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mox1968:
was wondering about crown dipping arrows??does it have to be a special type of paint or can you use any kind of paint??was thinking of maybe thinning down some gloss paint I have lying in the shed??

Stoker:
You can use just about anything.Just make sure that the paint and arrow finish are compatable with the glue that you will be using
Do a test peice first and glue a fletch on.Gloss may have to be sanded(stuff don't like to stick to most glossy surfaces) I use flat acriylics for most of my crowns and crests.Good luck with your trial
Thanks Leroy

Hillbilly:
The most-used dip on "traditional" cedar arrows is probably colored gasket lacquer applied with a dip tube. Almost anything will work though-I've used acrylic paint, spray paint, leather dye, and all sorts of other stuff.

mox1968:
ok thanks for the info guys.

riarcher:
On POCs I used to stain the pile end back to where I'd start cresting with a dark reddish brown, while leaving the tail end natural. Then crest it. Crest was black w/ gold pinstripes. Then a rubbed couple coats of poly.
Had a lot of compliments on the looks.

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