It takes two dip coats to achieve uniform coverage. Available in a wide variety of colors, standard white is hard to beat for visibility in low light. White works exceptionally well when combined with a brightly colored fletching. Other colors such as Saturn Yellow show up exceptionally well on overcast and gloomy days or in fading light. Saturn Yellow and other brightly colored paints produces best when dipped over a white base coat.
Dipped arrows are a major step forward in the struggle to recover wounded game.
Not only are dipped arrows easier to see in flight, they are also easier to find after the shot. As important as it is to see the arrow impact the animal, it's equally important to recover the arrow to confirm the location of the hit. All bowhunters should strive for a draw weight, arrow stiffness and broadhead combination that offers a high certainty of pass-through penetration. A draw weight of 60 pounds is a good starting point for broadside shots ranging from 10-30 yards. Broadheads also have an effect on penetration.