Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 anyone ever use this spray foam insulation stuff to repair your deer tragets? i just bought a can and put some in the big holes to try and fix it up a little....says to wait an hour before it hardens and expands...hopefully it will hold up for a while until i can find an insert for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? I have been thinking of trying that stuff on my bag target. Let me know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? I am afraid it does not have the same density as target foam so it will not work as you may want it to... In an bag target where the interior is designed to move around with impact, it may work ok, but not on its own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? [ QUOTE ] I am afraid it does not have the same density as target foam so it will not work as you may want it to... [/ QUOTE ] You aren't kidding I did this to my deer target and let it set for 2 days..... My first shot from 30yrds... the shaft just sailed right through it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? The trick is to stir it up while it's expanding. This increases the density and allows you to get enough in a foam target for it to work. I've used Great Stuff by Dupont before, but you got to stir it to break up the bubbles while it's expanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? [ QUOTE ] I have been thinking of trying that stuff on my bag target. Let me know how it goes. [/ QUOTE ] Fill that bag target with plastic grocery bags or shrink wrap. Will be like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? [ QUOTE ] The trick is to stir it up while it's expanding. This increases the density and allows you to get enough in a foam target for it to work. I've used Great Stuff by Dupont before, but you got to stir it to break up the bubbles while it's expanding. [/ QUOTE ] thats the stuff i used and thats what i did while i was putting it in....i shot at it from 10 yards right into the worse spot on the target and it didn't go through..i waited about an hour and a half before i did that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stsi36 Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? kool thank you for the help i was lookin for a way to repair mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? That stuff isn't nearly dense enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? I've used the Great Stuff brand and it worked real good for me. The red can is more dense than the blue can. I usually try to find a hole that I can get the long nozzle all the way to the middle of the target and fill until it starts to push out. Then I do that to every hole I can find. For me the repairs lasted pretty well. Your target will look like crap but who cares. Actually if you do care just use a knife to trim off the excess that squeezed out and find some spray paint that is the same color as your target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAT_PATTERSON Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? It will work but... the density is not the same and if you get it thick enough your arrows will be nearly impossible to pull out. The friction caused by your carbon arrow melts the foam and when you try to pull it... It wont come out. But all is not lost Lancasters archery supply sell repair kits, which is two part mixable material that you can pour into the holes and it expands Another plus is it's dark brown so it doesn't look quite as bad either. We repair our targets on our range with this stuff. It's not cheap but one repair kit is less than a replacement insert and you can repair it about 8 to 10 times with this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParsonsOutdoors Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? As long as you're not using broadheads on it, you can try this option--> http://www.parsonsoutdoors.com/3D_FIX_TIP.wmv JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? Even when the target was new carbons were nearly impossible to pull. That's one of the reasons I shoot aluminums. Maybe some day I'll try out some of the real repair stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAT_PATTERSON Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? Hey JP what's up. You not hanging out over on AT? Pat Southern Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAT_PATTERSON Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? I will have to try that someday JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? [ QUOTE ] As long as you're not using broadheads on it, you can try this option--> http://www.parsonsoutdoors.com/3D_FIX_TIP.wmv JP [/ QUOTE ] and i thought my target was bad.....hey great tip on stiring it up thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Re: Spray foam to repair Target? well i let it sit overnight...shot a few arrows at it today and they were no where neer going all the all through (i shoot aluminums by the way)...so far its works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.