Arrow label removal

[Vroomvroom]

I could remove the label on the gt trad classic xt's but not the gt trads.    Anyone with any tips?

[Arctic Hunter]

Acetone won't take it off?

[Vroomvroom]

It did on classics.  But on the regular gt traditionals, that blank writing it wouldn't

[Terry Green]

Is it paint or a decal you are trying to remove?

[Vroomvroom]

I could remove all of this. Label on the classic xt

[Vroomvroom]

But I could not remove this label on the gt trad. 

[trad_bowhunter1965]

it could be shaft material and not a label.

[Roger Norris]

I use acetone and 4/0 steel wool

[Vroomvroom]

No doubt. It's different between the two. One is easily removable with acetone. The other is like it's part of the arrow finish. It's fine.  It is the better label of the two.  I don't like the big label in the classics. But it comes off. The traditionals is not so bad. But if it could have been removed those arrows look wood more so.

[Terry Green]

Scrape away!!!!......



DONE IT MANY TIMES!!!!!

[Vroomvroom]

When I get home I'll try it

[Snow Crow]

You could also try a 2" square of sandpaper:  wrap the sandpaper around the shaft and use moderate finger pressure while concurrently sliding and rotating the labelled area of the shaft through the sandpaper.

Sand a thin layer off, clean up with an acetone wetted cotton ball or tp square. 

Repeat until offending label/logo is gone.

[Larry m]

0000 fine steel wool or light finishing grade of sand paper.
Have patience, it will come off. It's worked every time for me without damaging the finish of the shaft.

[BUCKY]

Acetone doesnt harm carbon?

[Vroomvroom]

I'm not an expert on it. I have used it to remove glue from wraps. As well as after cutting arrows, using it to swab inside. No issues but I do see google says it can break down resins etc. I know when I've used it. I mostly swabbed inside the arrow with a Q-tip.  It evaporates nearly instantly so I'm sure no issues , but I wouldn't leave it submersed overnight. 

[Wheels2]

I guess it is a personal preference, but I don't see a practical reason for trying to remove labels at the risk of damaging the shafts.

[BigStriper]

Not sure what I used Alcohol or Acetone with steel wool but I got it all off and it didn't hurt the shafts. Looked like a wood arrow when I was done.    Kurt

[Tim Finley]

Steel wool and acetone will take it off but it takes some rubbing make sure you use latex gloves not Vinal

[Buck350]

I guess it is a personal preference, but I don't see a practical reason for trying to remove labels at the risk of damaging the shafts.

My thoughts also.