Ive got some wood arrows I painted about 40 years ago that I would like to strip and re-do. I spray painted the ends after I stained and sealed the shafts. Whats the best way? Thanks

Those look like aluminum !!! Bob

I have stripped them with this stuff but it isn't cheap. Use 0000 rubber gloves and paper towel. Fast and easy.

I only used it to strip old Bear arrows. Some nice cedar under that cracked paint.

Carefully chuck the point end in a drill and use 320 dry sandpaper to spin-sand the arrow, at least the painted part. 400 grit on the clear. Careful you don't get into the wood itself. Use a variable speed drill. Helpful if you can get someone to run the drill for you.

Do you just want to remove the crown or all the finish?

hmmm, just the crown, but i didnt think that could be done.

Bob, theres a doz woods in between the alum in that box.

I did this process last summer. I first made a “L” shaped block that i used a countersink to make a hole for the nock end of arrow. I clamped it to my table. I stripped off the feathers, nock, points. Then chucked up the shaft and using 100 grit sandpaper removed the paint . Then I used 120 grit to smooth it up some. These shafts were old Acme’s. Spine was dead on at 65# for 23 shafts. Weight was within 5 grains on every shaft. Only reason I salvaged them . Can’t get shafts that close these days for free.

Maybe I`ll try sanding a little and if it looks too tough I`ll just use stripper and re stain. I got these from Black Widow when I bought a MaII back in the 80`s. I cant remember what kind of wood they even are,

With the arrow nock removed, i have had good results submerging the crown end of the arrow shaft into a shorty dip tube filled with acetone. Give it time to do its work, and freshen up the acetone as necessary. Also, you can re-use the feathers if you're careful.

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