Whats the best homemade trap dip formula that stands up to coyotes and coons?

So far for me the 50 /50 mix of Rustoleum paint and Acetone then FMJ has done a great job . I'm no longliner , but as I said so far It's holding up well

Do you use it for k9 trapping.

Yes I use that on all my traps and I dip them way early and let things air out before i use the FMJ. I can't smell them , so far I don't have enough evidence to say if the K9's can or can't.The coons and bobcat I caught did them little damage though. Also caught 4 dogs, no damage there either.. However I do know this is not a yote, so the jury is still out. I do really like the coverage and the look over dye and wax though.
Try a short run and see how you like it. No fire, no simmering pot of witches brew, just dip , dry, air out and store. I saw that on a "Meat Trapper" video on Youtube. So far I'm happy with the results

I use valspar armour metal paint, (like rustoleum) mixed with paint thinner (mineral spirits)
If I find the paint in the mis-mixed rack at the paint store, it is $10 a gallon instead of $40, the paint thinner is $7 a gallon, so I end up with 2 gallons for $17!
Used to use rustoleum and acetone, and that works great, this seems to be about the same,just a lot cheaper.

walnut husks

So if I dip my traps does that mean no more dyeing? I assume you still wax

Do you need to wax or can you just boil in walnut husks

There are no (non-factory) coatings that are going to hold up more than a season,,, and not that long if you're making many catches, especially coons, in the traps.

I would not waste time waxing painted traps. Boiled traps benefit from the lubrication of the wax,,, but it IS NOT required.

Treating traps in any manor is just to slow rusting (prolong their life and resale value), remove some odors (different opinions on if this is important), and camo the traps some (which only could help on exposed traps).

You'll catch fur if you set your traps correctly whether or not you do anything to treat them IMO.

Don't forget crisp fast firing and lubrication you get with waxed traps.My bodygrips only need treated every 3 years or so,if that.

Must not use them much Boco

Did dye and wax this year think I like the sound of the dip technique. Gonna try it out this summer. Do I need to remove 100% of the old dye or can I dip over it

If you only boil in Walnut hulls your hands will be a nice shade of brown when you go setting. I learned it the hard way. Only stays that way about a week or so or until you handle more traps....

I use the 330's year round.Bodygrips in water don't take a beating like footholds set on land.

Agreed. Waxed traps are lightning fast. I don't have to worry about the action jamming when something steps on the pan. And my conibears are so fast it catches over and over. I only wax mine every couple yrs also.

Im with Boco, most water traps don't get done every year, just take a look and see for me. I also don't wax my traps

I wouldn't wax over any paint or dip. The hot wax will burn the paint or dip and also ruin the wax. And there Is no need for It.

If you want to speed up your BGs just use a wax crayon on the trigger system.
I powder coated some of my Bgs but It would be very costly for most of you. But I know some one. LOl