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Title: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Slackbunny on February 26, 2012, 05:00:34 pm: So I bought a 1/4lb spool of red B-50 and when I made a string with it I noticed that the red colour would rub off onto the bow which looks like crap. Anyone know a fix for this problem?

I've tried rubbing it with paper towel to get all the excess colour off but it doesn't seem to help much. Should I soak it in water or boil it or something?
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 26, 2012, 05:15:34 pm: Yup, the Red SUCKS...save yourself some time and hassle, give it away to someone who doesn't mind. I couldn't get mine to stop letting off no matter what...
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Ifrit617 on February 26, 2012, 05:41:48 pm: It happens and ya can't do much about it... personally I don't mind but some do...

Jon
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Slackbunny on February 26, 2012, 05:48:52 pm: Any other colour I should avoid?
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Pat B on February 26, 2012, 05:53:54 pm: Red is the worst and the most obvious. I've never noticed it from any other colors but maybe they blended in better.
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Dictionary on February 26, 2012, 06:19:52 pm: the blue lets off just a tad bit for me, but no big deal.
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: straightarrow on February 26, 2012, 06:33:46 pm: Had the same problem years ago... never came off on the bow though. I first seen the problem making a red and white string..... or should I say red and pink. I avoid using it with light colors. Never had problems with red fast flight.

Jon
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Baldmoose on February 26, 2012, 06:40:31 pm: Honestly.... i think it just adds character.... looks like some blood may have been smeared or something... ive got it all over my hemp backed maple.
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: osage outlaw on February 26, 2012, 06:42:34 pm: Make a bunch of red tillering strings with it.
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 26, 2012, 07:43:32 pm: The red is the worst I think !
Clean your bow up and use Tru-oil to finish it its a hard enough finish that the red does not bleed into it!
Guy
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: sweeney3 on February 26, 2012, 08:12:32 pm: I just got used to it. ;)
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: artcher1 on February 26, 2012, 08:28:21 pm: Yep, red sucks!

But you can still use it. Seal the string groove/tip area using super glue (apply with Q-tip). Stain first if needed. Then just a cleaner like mineral spirits to remove the waxy red residue.
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: kleinpm on February 27, 2012, 11:01:04 am: You could wrap your loops with serving. I just use monofilament flyfishing tippet. I have not had the red come off since, and my cheap mono serving hasn't given me an trouble in several years.

Patrick
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Slackbunny on February 27, 2012, 11:31:42 am: Quote from: kleinpm on February 27, 2012, 11:01:04 am
You could wrap your loops with serving. I just use monofilament flyfishing tippet. I have not had the red come off since, and my cheap mono serving hasn't given me an trouble in several years.

Patrick

Well that might be worth trying.
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on February 27, 2012, 02:15:57 pm: yellow works pretty good, never had bad problems with red, maybe keeping it well waxed will help keep a layer between the strring and the bow.
Title: Re: Red B-50 string colour rubbing off problem
Post by: ErictheViking on February 27, 2012, 02:17:58 pm: Never used red just brown and black. the brown does not bleed but the black does but wipes right off with a rag.