fletching question
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From: bighorn
24-May-15
bought flex-fletch vanes 360's had an archery shop put them on a dozen Easton axis fmj buy the time I got home 2 vanes came off before shooting after shooting the other 10, 7 more vanes came off. what could be the problem? called the archery shop, said to bring them back he would put them back on, but he must be doing something wrong and he is 50 mi. away.
From: otcWill
24-May-15
Unfortunately, there's more crappy bow shops then there are good ones. Much more. All you can do is learn to do everything yourself.
From: x-man
24-May-15
Flex Fletch vanes have a mold release oil on them that must be cleaned off of each vane, or glue won't adhere. They are one of the most durable vanes on the market, but one of the hardest to glue on if you don't know the procedure.
From: Mark Watkins
24-May-15
Will is 100% correct. Be in control of your own destiny:)
Mark
From: HUNT MAN
24-May-15
X man x2
From: sundowner
24-May-15
x-man is correct on all points.
Flex Fletch vanes are the best IMO, but the bases must be cleaned. Flex Fletch sells a product to clean them, but acetone works very well.
From: pa10point
24-May-15
I use zing primer on the bases never had a problem with them staying on.
From: bighorn
24-May-15
Thanks for the info.
From: RJ Hunt
24-May-15
Sand the base of the vane, wipe with acetone and a q-tip then glue with Saunders MPV. Will never come off.
A bit more complicated than some want to do but the most durable vane out there in my opinion.
From: deerman406
24-May-15
Acetone to clean the vane and a quick steel wool on the shaft and than wipe that off with acetone as well. Shawn
