Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: CherokeeKC on October 11, 2011, 05:03:22 pm
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I put one coat of tru oil on my viburnum hunting arrows last night. I dont like the lingering smell and want to use pitch varnish to seal instead. Does anyone have experience taking off tru oil? What should i use that also doesnt leave a lingering smell on my arrows?
Any tips are greatly appreciated. I hope to finish these tonight!
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I have removed Tru-Oil with a scraper on bows but fine sandpaper or steel wool should do the trick.
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the smell goes away after a few days, sometimes it takes up to a week depending on the humidity. Pat's right steel wool or fine sandpaper.. just be careful with the sanding so you don't lower your arrow spine. :)
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Or you could simply put it out in the sun and air for a couple days that is what I have done. My bows are covered in the stuff and it doesn't seem to bother the deer now that the bows have sat out for a couple days also. Good luck.
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Its worth letting it dry down in my opinion.
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Ok thanks guys! I just used fine steel wool and sandpaper to get most of it off. Im gonna make some varnish up for these two arrows. I want to hunt with them this weekend so thats why im going this route. I will def give Tru Oil another chance in the future when they have plenty of time to dry. Iv nothing but good things about it