Lacquer Crest Durability

Makomachine · Post by **Makomachine** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 2:33 pm

I'm strongly considering giving some bolts a spray lacquer dress up but have some concerns about durability on the rail and arrow holder. I've crested arrows before and used wraps and it always seems to rub and wear, making the arrows not look so hot in short order. Anybody have an update on how their lacquer finish is holding up over the long haul with repeated target use?

Also, does the lacquer finish cause the arrow not to slide down the rail as easy?

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:18 pm

I crest dip my arrows in laquer and it does eventually get some wear marks. By dipping the finish is actually a little heavier at the nock, so that wears first with the crossbow. As far as the arrow hold-down clip, I can't see any wear from it yet.
I just started dipping my crossbow shafts this year, so I haven't given them much use yet. Probably 50 or more shots on one shaft, and it still looks very good.
I tried wraps on my trad bow shafts, and they didn't stay good looking very long. Crest dipping is much more durable on them!

Makomachine · Post by **Makomachine** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:27 pm

wabi - I'm thinking I'm going to try and do a "flame fade" that is limited to the areas that don't contact the rail or clip. That way I get the nice look and don't have to worry so much about wear. Not sure how they'll look compared to those that are completely around the entire shaft, but what the heck - this is all for fun anyway! I'll post some pics when I get around to it.

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:59 pm

I get some wear and marks on mine. But I have them painted for in flight visibility and that is still there.