Post by grandpawrichard on Mar 23, 2005 21:59:40 GMT -7
There have been quite a few questions asked lately about arrow wraps, so Adam at Arrowwrapsunlimited has compiled the following article. He asked me to post it for him:
Arrow Wraps
U n l i m i t e d
F.A.Q
· Q-1- How do you apply your wraps?
· A-1- 1st you prep the arrow by removing all debris from shaft, Clean w/ acetone, denatured alcohol. Let dry. Next, Lay the wrap sticky side up. (Design direction is up to you. (There is no wrong way for the design to face.) Take shaft and line it up going down the shaft and roll applying even pressure while rolling.
· Q-2- Does it matter if the wrap overlaps a bit?
· A-2- No, A wrap should overlap a little bit (1/16” –1/8”) to ensure no separation during expanding and contracting do to hot and cold exposure.
· Q-3- Can you put fletching over the edge of where the wrap overlaps itself?
· A-3- Yes you can. I would put the cock fletching in that spot, if you are concerned about the balance issues. Either way it doesn’t make a difference. It is a matter of personal preference.
· Q-4- How do you remove the wraps? Do you use hot water to loosen them first?
· A-4- You can use hot water, Hair dryer a razor blade EZ Strip. Once again it comes down to personal preference and what you feel most comfortable with. NOTE: Before you re-wrap arrow make sure all adhesive is removed off the shaft after wrap is taken off.
· Q-5- Before re-fletching a wrap would you also have to remove and apply a brand new wrap before you could re-fletch an arrow that had a wrap on it?
· A-5- Yes, You must remove all that is on a used shaft so that there is no debris, Making it a perfect surface for adhesion.
· Q-6- How much does the average wrap weigh?
· A-6- Wraps weigh anywhere from 3.9 -25.4 grains
· On solid wraps the pigment and the material varies causing the difference in weight.
Wraps weights are as follows:
· ¾” x 4” Printed ( 4.12gr )
· ¾” x 4” Solid ( 3.9gr )
· ¾” x 7”Printed ( 6gr )
· ¾” x 7” Solid ( 9.2gr )
· 1”x4” Printed ( 5.5gr )
· 1”x4” Solid ( 4.4gr )
· 1”x7” Printed wrap ( 8.1gr )
· 1”x7” Solid wrap ( 7.5-10.7gr )
· 1.25”x4” Printed ( 5.8-6.9gr )
· 1.25”x4” Solid ( 6.2gr )
· 1.25” x 7” Printed ( 10.1-14.3gr )
· 1.25” x 7” Solid ( 9-13.6gr )
· 1.25” x 4” Printed Reflective ( 13.3gr )
· 1.25” x 4” Solid Reflective ( 12.7gr )
· 1.25” x 7” Printed Reflective ( 25.4gr )
· 1” x 7” Solid Reflective ( 22.7gr )
· 1” x 4” Printed Reflective ( 11.8gr )
· 1” x 4” Solid Reflective ( 9.9gr )
· 1” x 7” Printed Reflective ( 21.6gr )
· 1” x 7” Solid Reflective ( 18.2gr )
· 1.5” x 7” Printed ( 13.2gr )
· 1.5” x 7” Solid ( 11.6gr )
· 1.5” x 4” Printed ( 7.3gr )
· 1.5” x 4” Solid ( 6.4gr )
· Q-7- How long do the wraps last for?
· A-7- Depending on how much and how well you shoot, what rest you use and how you take care of your equipment determines how long the wraps last for.
· Q-8- What do you clean the wraps with before you fletch you arrows?
· A-8- Only use water or a dry rag!!!!!!! Using any chemical based cleaner may cause ink to be removed. This goes for any brand of wraps you purchase anywhere.
· Q-9- What type of material are your wraps made of?
· A-9- Our wraps are made of 3M’s 2mil HP vinyl. This Vinyl is made for boat and vehicle lettering/graphics. Strong Stuff!! Backed by the 3M name you know you are getting top a quality product.
· Q-10- How many wraps come in a pack?
· A-10- Our wraps come 12 per pack. If you place a custom order of 1(doz) pack then you get 18. If your custom order is more than 1(doz) pack then you get that exact amount you order.
Now that you have had your questions answered by Adam, why not remember him and Arrowwrapsunlimited the next time you need some arrow wraps?
Dick
Arrow Wraps
U n l i m i t e d
F.A.Q
· Q-1- How do you apply your wraps?
· A-1- 1st you prep the arrow by removing all debris from shaft, Clean w/ acetone, denatured alcohol. Let dry. Next, Lay the wrap sticky side up. (Design direction is up to you. (There is no wrong way for the design to face.) Take shaft and line it up going down the shaft and roll applying even pressure while rolling.
· Q-2- Does it matter if the wrap overlaps a bit?
· A-2- No, A wrap should overlap a little bit (1/16” –1/8”) to ensure no separation during expanding and contracting do to hot and cold exposure.
· Q-3- Can you put fletching over the edge of where the wrap overlaps itself?
· A-3- Yes you can. I would put the cock fletching in that spot, if you are concerned about the balance issues. Either way it doesn’t make a difference. It is a matter of personal preference.
· Q-4- How do you remove the wraps? Do you use hot water to loosen them first?
· A-4- You can use hot water, Hair dryer a razor blade EZ Strip. Once again it comes down to personal preference and what you feel most comfortable with. NOTE: Before you re-wrap arrow make sure all adhesive is removed off the shaft after wrap is taken off.
· Q-5- Before re-fletching a wrap would you also have to remove and apply a brand new wrap before you could re-fletch an arrow that had a wrap on it?
· A-5- Yes, You must remove all that is on a used shaft so that there is no debris, Making it a perfect surface for adhesion.
· Q-6- How much does the average wrap weigh?
· A-6- Wraps weigh anywhere from 3.9 -25.4 grains
· On solid wraps the pigment and the material varies causing the difference in weight.
Wraps weights are as follows:
· ¾” x 4” Printed ( 4.12gr )
· ¾” x 4” Solid ( 3.9gr )
· ¾” x 7”Printed ( 6gr )
· ¾” x 7” Solid ( 9.2gr )
· 1”x4” Printed ( 5.5gr )
· 1”x4” Solid ( 4.4gr )
· 1”x7” Printed wrap ( 8.1gr )
· 1”x7” Solid wrap ( 7.5-10.7gr )
· 1.25”x4” Printed ( 5.8-6.9gr )
· 1.25”x4” Solid ( 6.2gr )
· 1.25” x 7” Printed ( 10.1-14.3gr )
· 1.25” x 7” Solid ( 9-13.6gr )
· 1.25” x 4” Printed Reflective ( 13.3gr )
· 1.25” x 4” Solid Reflective ( 12.7gr )
· 1.25” x 7” Printed Reflective ( 25.4gr )
· 1” x 7” Solid Reflective ( 22.7gr )
· 1” x 4” Printed Reflective ( 11.8gr )
· 1” x 4” Solid Reflective ( 9.9gr )
· 1” x 7” Printed Reflective ( 21.6gr )
· 1” x 7” Solid Reflective ( 18.2gr )
· 1.5” x 7” Printed ( 13.2gr )
· 1.5” x 7” Solid ( 11.6gr )
· 1.5” x 4” Printed ( 7.3gr )
· 1.5” x 4” Solid ( 6.4gr )
· Q-7- How long do the wraps last for?
· A-7- Depending on how much and how well you shoot, what rest you use and how you take care of your equipment determines how long the wraps last for.
· Q-8- What do you clean the wraps with before you fletch you arrows?
· A-8- Only use water or a dry rag!!!!!!! Using any chemical based cleaner may cause ink to be removed. This goes for any brand of wraps you purchase anywhere.
· Q-9- What type of material are your wraps made of?
· A-9- Our wraps are made of 3M’s 2mil HP vinyl. This Vinyl is made for boat and vehicle lettering/graphics. Strong Stuff!! Backed by the 3M name you know you are getting top a quality product.
· Q-10- How many wraps come in a pack?
· A-10- Our wraps come 12 per pack. If you place a custom order of 1(doz) pack then you get 18. If your custom order is more than 1(doz) pack then you get that exact amount you order.
Now that you have had your questions answered by Adam, why not remember him and Arrowwrapsunlimited the next time you need some arrow wraps?
Dick