Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
The "high traffic" one...
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Unconventional Dye Method that works well...
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The "high traffic" one...
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
There was an old thread on here somewhere about it, but it was deep in the pile... ?
2dye4
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That’s what I was thinking, but didn’t want to buy the wrong one.
Thanks,
Doug B.
Senior Member
Them shore are shiny purty!!!
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
Yep, now if I could just get life outta the way, and dry out enough to plant 'em...
2dye4
Senior Member
So, after listening to RR and Doug, I dipped one of the painted self etching primer traps into ZEP and looks like it turned out better than I expected. Y’all might be onto something here. Now will see how it performs.
Thanks for the new methods of preparation!
Thanks for the new methods of preparation!
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gawildlife
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What primer are you using? I'm definitely going in the direction of rustoleum but I wonder how the rusty metal primer would hold on new metal.
Was thinking klean strip concrete & metal prep to etch then rusty metal primer but if you got a better one step option I'm all ears.
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
That thing looks too good to bury!!!... ?
I bet between the paint and the wax, it'll just rinse right off when you pull it next time.
2dye4
Senior Member
I get the self etching pr
This is what I use and can be bought at Lowes or Tractor Supply and I’ve never had any problems as long as you thoroughly clean the metal, let dry and paint.
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2dye4
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I’ll let everyone know how the combo holds up. Pretty confident about the outcome!
Railroader
Billy’s Security Guard.
I bleeve I just changed my mind about how I will prep my next new traps...@Mark Henson, be sure to report your primer/zep results!
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2dye4
Senior Member
Will do, because I’ve tried conventional way and thought about the primer and now the 3rd way with primer and ZEP seems to be promising. Doug had a point about the primer not being able to get into every nook and cranny. This is where I think the wax will SHINE. No pun intended!?
Doug B.
Senior Member
That looks awesome!!! That would have to hold up better than the traditional dye and wax! I am going to transition over to that. It will be next year before I get completely changed over. I will probably dip mine in a 60/40 acetone Rustoleum mix just because I feel that dipping covers more than a spray can. But whatever works for you.
Doug B.
Senior Member
You posted right before I did.
Dipping in the Zep's would protect everything. I like that idea!
2dye4
Senior Member
You are correct about the coverage, but I just thought about this method after going through all the hassles of conventional ways of preparation. That is where I think the wax will compliment my way. If it works and anyone wants to try, I say I don’t think you could go wrong.
Doug B.
Senior Member
It looks great! I'm anxious to see your report on how it holds up. I'm sure it will do better than the conventional method.
Doug B.
Senior Member
You would never have the need for it to rust any. Just degrease, paint, and wax!
2dye4
Senior Member
You are correct. That was my thinking when I was experiencing with the idea.
sportsman94
Senior Member
I’m super interested in this! I’ll be honest, I’m setting almost all dirty traps this season because I didn’t want to do the long process of dyeing and waxing. I do have enough I would think it would be cheaper to dip instead of spray. What kind of rustoleum are y’all using?
