Re: For those that paint water traps
[Re: tlguy]
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10/26/18 09:02 AM
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Go get a gallon of acrylic latex paint. I think I used Farm& Fleets Barn and fence paint.
Mix 2 gallons of water with the paint and stir well. Dip shake off excess and hang to dry should be dry by tomorrow. Or just use them as Is and paint them after the season Is over. A little rust Isn't going to make any difference. I just can't figure out this obsession with the rustoleum and the paint thinner.
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Re: For those that paint water traps
[Re: tlguy]
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10/26/18 09:38 AM
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Usually I agree with beav but enamel paints are way stronger than latex paints! Either one will dry enough to use in 24 hrs with a good heat source and steady air flow. I've used both latex lays on nicer and considerably cheaper but if your after durability go enamel. The color spectrum you can achieve with latex is great. Dipped all my water traps last summer in a olive drab latex. loved the color but most immidiately rusted in all the pivot points.Once they was submerged in water.
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Re: For those that paint water traps
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10/26/18 11:05 AM
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Oil based paint (Rust-Oleum) will hold up better, especially in water. BUT... All paint should have AT LEAST 24 hours to fully cure. I'm a painter by trade, over 18 years of experience. Do as you want, but to get the best durability out of any paint, you should wait AT LEAST 24 hours (48hrs is better).
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Re: For those that paint water traps
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10/26/18 01:39 PM
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Just wondering why paint them?
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Re: For those that paint water traps
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10/26/18 02:12 PM
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I'm afraid if I use them as is, just boiled and not painted or waxed, is they may rust too much in the 2.5 weeks they'll be out. They won't. Just wipe 'em down when you're done for the season and paint 'em when you have more time.
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Re: For those that paint water traps
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10/26/18 07:57 PM
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If you let em get a good coat of rust the paint will hold on better anyway. 2 and a half weeks isnt time enough for them to be hurt by rust. Heck i will use a new traps several weeks before i even dye it the first time.
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Re: For those that paint water traps
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10/27/18 07:33 PM
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I'm afraid if I use them as is, just boiled and not painted or waxed, is they may rust too much in the 2.5 weeks they'll be out. They won't. Just wipe 'em down when you're done for the season and paint 'em when you have more time. I agree. Just set them, its only 2.5 weeks how much could they possibly rust ?
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Re: For those that paint water traps
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10/27/18 10:14 PM
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So why paint? They will never rust to nothing as long as you live. I have been using traps for years and never have painted any of them and still work fine.
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