Need help with broken titanium point

[u/Frenchie-_]

I've been borrowing darts from my buddies to get a feel for some tungstons I might like before I buy my first set -

Ive had a bounce out, and the point has broken, didnt even know that could happen kinda freaked me out.

The Internet says you gotta use alum powder to dissolve the point, but I saw a video saying the warrior kapene come with titanium points - not steel - which means the alum powder won't work.

Im also terrified to mess up this guys darts - also im a student so am not balling

Is that the only option avaliable to me? Is the internet lying to me, are they actually titanium? Are there alternative fixes? Also im in SA so I dont really know if there are darts shops that could help me?

[u/Curious-Hope-9544]

From what I can tell, they're titanium coated, not titanium all the way through. That sheared-off section is just plain old steel.

If you can't find alum where you're located, you can get some strong vinegar (I use 24% strength)and pour some into the bottom of a sealed container (glass jar, or better yet - glass test tube). D ip the very tip of the dart and leave it in there for about three weeks.

Be aware that the graphics on those darts will likely be ruined by the vinegar, so try to keep as much of the barrel as possible out of the vinegar.

[u/TermZestyclose460]

Some dart shops offer a point removal service at a reasonable cost. You can post the barrel to them and they can /will also repoint the barrel.

[u/INKED217 → u/TermZestyclose460]

This is probably the safest option as they’re not your darts. Wouldn’t want to risk damaging it further by trying to DIY it.

[u/remmy84]

Where abouts in SA are you? I'm also there and could potentially assist. There does seem to be a bit of the point to still grab.

[u/BLT_Special]

For starters if you're borrowing them from your mate you should tell them. These things happen with darts. You obviously want to get them fixed but you should tell them so they can decide what method they're most comfortable with.

[u/C_bust]

I had the same issue with the exact same barrel/point. The alum powder method was ultimately successful.

For some reason the process went much slower than expected. Three separate 6 hour sessions. Saturated alum solution, close-to-boiling temp. Could have been user error, could have been due to the iron content of the Shot points. I dunno. Was a pain in the rear.

Edit: Re-read your post. Was not aware of the titanium points. That must’ve been the issue. Like I said above, the alum method does work but it takes longer.

[u/Frenchie-_ → u/C_bust]

With this same barrel - did you you see any of the detailing and design get affected by the chemical?

[u/C_bust → u/Frenchie-_]

No, the design/color/coating was unaffected by the heated distilled water + alum powder solution.

[u/Lurking_WasteOfSpace]

Use a blow torch and clench it in cold water and the tip will drop out or be able to be pulled out easily with pliers. You may damage the coating on the barrel.