True North Water Based Finish Review
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Add that final touch to your arrows with True North Eco-Friendly Clear Arrow Finish! Not only is it the perfect sealer for your arrows, but it's also great for bow finishes. It is recommended you use the "Free Dip Method" in a Big Dipper for a faster gloss, and more protection. True North finishes have been pre-thinned specifically to use with this method. In two to three coats you can achieve a solid, great looking protective finish for your arrows. Arrows finished with this product have been left in the weather and elements for one month to test the durability. The fletchings remained intact, and there was no lifting/checking of the finish. Available in Gloss or Satin Finishes, and in Quarts or Pints. Please specify. Note: For best results use True North Arrows Clear Gloss & Satin Arrow Finish with True North stains or 3Rivers Alcohol and water based stains. It is recommended to use True North Waterborne Acrylic Crown Dipping Paint for capping arrows followed by True North Waterborne Acrylic Cresting Paints to complete stunning vibrant looking arrows. Features 100% waterborne technology Very low odor No VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Environmentally Safe Non-Flammable High-gloss finish or Satin finish Cleans up with soap & water It is recommended that you do not mix True North Arrows LLC products with other manufacturer's products. ...read more
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True North Water Based Finish Reviews
No complaints
Kithor
6 years ago
So far this is the only finish I've used so I can't really compare it to anything, but aside from the price I can't say anything bad about it. I've used it on POC shafts as well as douglas fir and aspen (poplar) shafts I've made, as bare shafts or with various kinds of stains and acrylic paints, and it sticks to everything. It takes between 2 and 4 coats to get a reasonably smooth… read more finish, depending on the paint and how fine the shaft is sanded. It's easy to clean up and if it gets on anything it dries into this rubbery stuff that you can just peel off. I also kind of like the smell for some reason. I use it with the Big Dipper without the gasket. Protip: don't screw the cap onto the dipper all the way or else the finish will glue it on there and it will be a pain in the A to unscrew it next time you use it.
Good stuff. Dries hard and clear. Very durable too.
Shak
9 years ago
I bought this product so I could do a side-by-side comparison with my own creation of a mix of water and Minwax Polycrylic. In fact, the True North finish may very well be the exact same thing I created because the True North finish and the Minwax blend I mixed perform the same, which is great because it's a heck of a lot less expensive to make your own! You can make 4 quarts of… read more Minwax Polycrylic/water for the same price as one quart of the True North finish.
True North Water Based Finish Questions and Answers
Asked by
BC
2 years ago
Can this be applied with the Eco dipper? I'm looking to start building arrows, but would like to keep it small time and neat to stay with instead of building/installing a dipping/drying station.
Yes you could use the Eco Dipper if you want. It can be brushed
2 years ago
Yes you could use the Eco Dipper if you want. It can be brushed on or wiped on as well.
Asked by
Doug
3 years ago
Shelf life once oped
As long as it is airtight it should last a few months
3 years ago
As long as it is airtight it should last a few months
Asked by
S
4 years ago
It takes about a quart to fill a Big Dipper. Using that, do you have a rough guess as to how many wooden arrows you can seal with a quart?
It all depends on how thick you are putting the sealer on.
4 years ago
It all depends on how thick you are putting the sealer on.
Asked by
Chad
5 years ago
Can you wipe on this finish or use a sponge type applicator instead of free dipping? I realize it would take several light coats with this method as opposed to free dipping. Thanks
You could do it but it may not turn out as well as the free dipp
5 years ago
You could do it but it may not turn out as well as the free dipping method.
Asked by
Foster
7 years ago
What fletching adhesive do you recommend using with this seal?
I would recommend duco cement with this sealer.
7 years ago
I would recommend duco cement with this sealer.
Asked by
DK
7 years ago
Can or should this clear coat be used over carbon crested arrows? i.e. 1) Carbon arrow; 2) Carbon Primer; 3) Cresting Dip Paint; 4) Cresting bands; 5) Clear Coat?
Yes this can be used over carbon arrows.
7 years ago
Yes this can be used over carbon arrows.
I have used these products on Easton Axis traditional shafts wit
7 years ago
I have used these products on Easton Axis traditional shafts with excellent results. Use carbon prep first, then I use 2 coats of white before color of choice. I have used True North products on cedar, aluminum and carbon with great results on all. Finish with clear coat at end for nice looking protective finish.
Asked by
Steven
8 years ago
Is this product compatible with Bohning Fletch-tite Platinum fletching glue?
I would not recommend using Fletch Tite Platinum on anything oth
8 years ago
I would not recommend using Fletch Tite Platinum on anything other than Bohning products.
Yes, the Fletch-Tite adhesive is compatible with all True North
8 years ago
Yes, the Fletch-Tite adhesive is compatible with all True North water-based paints and clear coats.
Asked by
Paul_R
11 years ago
It is recommended that the "free dip method" be used with this product. Is that dipping in a dipper without a gasket?
Yes, the Free Dip method is putting the finish in a 'tank' (Big
11 years ago
Yes, the Free Dip method is putting the finish in a 'tank' (Big Dipper is best item #5110X) and dipping the shaft in and letting any excess finish run off the shaft as it hangs to dry.