Anyone ever tried using gasoline instead of acetone?

Nobody ever tried this?

Why? Acetone is superior to pretty much any other product used for thinning and adhesionn. It is made for what you are trying to do.

I have thinned paint with gasoline plenty of times. It works.

But for my traps, I'd spring for the good stuff.

Didn't want to make the trip to town for acetone when I had plenty of gas.it worked great you prudes lol

Tell me more about this adhesion??
What chemical in acetone makes it have superior adhesion properties?

Acetone is used to remove oils used in the manufacturing process of steel to make paint adhere.

Gasoline is petroleum based so I am not sure what the results would be.
Not sure what commercial acetone is made from either

Keep us updated on durability and any pattern of traps being dug out and/or refusals.

Gasoline is definitely the cheaper alternative, even premium grade

This is for water traps. I still dye and wax all my dry land stuff

Wrong solvent....You won't catch anything!

Been using acetone for many years with rusty metal primer. It holds very well and is quite durable particularly for water use traps.

I save what mix I have left and use it again as needed. I have had my bucket for many years now. If the level of dip gets low just add some more material and stir well. I usually dip my rough looking traps a couple times initially. After that it one dip will do. Let the dip dry between coats.

if you use acetone, all of it will dissipate completely as soon as the paint dries. Will gasoline? I doubt it. Will your traps smell like gas? I don't know.
I'll stick with acetone just for peace of mind.