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Speed dip
Aug 27, 2015 13:19:34 GMT -5
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Post by backwoodsboy on Aug 27, 2015 13:19:34 GMT -5
What's everyones opinion of speed dip? I usually dip my traps in walnut husks soaked in water but I say the speed dip on sale so I figured I would gave it a go this season.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2015 15:19:00 GMT -5
Speed dips are the hardest thing to undo on foot traps. You can really make a mess if you don't know what you are doing.
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Post by bearman60 on Aug 27, 2015 18:20:11 GMT -5
i agree with aj,nasty stuff to undo!imo
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valleytrapper
US Army Retired-Vietnam Veteran Herkimer County NYSTA Represenative
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Post by valleytrapper on Aug 27, 2015 20:52:41 GMT -5
There is a good reason there is a sale on Speed Dip---no one is buying it like they use to because there are several superior products available that get he job done easier, without messing with gasoline, and not having a sticky mess later on. I had several quarts on my shop shelves for five or more years without a customer wanting any. Last year I sold them at the NYSTA convention for $1.00 each to be rid of them. In a large group of trappers, only a very few use Speed Dip anymore, just ask the larger dealers which dying method they sell the most of. I sell a lot of the red and black logwood dye. I also sell quite a bit of the water base dyes (Formula One and Pete's Liquid Trap Dye). Last year someone posted an outstanding dye that is a mix of Rust-Oleum paint and acetone. Personally that one is my favorite, it is simple, easy, and most of all, the longest lasting thus protecting your steel investment better.
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Post by whartonrattrapper on Aug 28, 2015 6:33:41 GMT -5
Like valleytrapper says, the Rustoleum and Acetone work great. Use it at a 1:1 ratio or even 1:1.5 paint to acetone. You can still wax them after they dry for a couple days, just don't leave them in the wax for more than a couple minutes or the paint may bubble.
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Post by johnrockwood on Aug 28, 2015 7:36:26 GMT -5
I'm old fashioned. Logwood dye and wax for all footholds. Body grips are a different story. I've experimented with everything except the paint/acetone mix. Spray paint is too expensive and I've never liked speed dip. I have settled on using Dakotaline Trap and Snare Dip on the body grips and I have been very happy with it.
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Post by stewa107 on Aug 30, 2015 23:25:10 GMT -5
I use it although I want to go to walnuts And wax. I use it for the convenience. I'm a single patent with a full time job so time is a precious commodity. I do catch k9s but not in huge numbers. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it or not but I have had success
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Post by peltseeker on Aug 31, 2015 9:54:07 GMT -5
i use black walnut its natural and free ... made a garbage can of it last season and saved five gallons for this season and it still did a great job ... leg holds are all ready to wax and i will be doing the coni's next weekend .....
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Post by bigriver on Sept 8, 2015 16:18:37 GMT -5
Has anyone used full metal jacket? And if so what do you think of it?
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Post by topdog on Sept 8, 2015 16:53:14 GMT -5
I dont trap much anymore but for some reason I have a ton of traps. Rustoleum dip is the only way to go in my opinion, try it you wont be sorry. I cant remember the recipe but I got it online, google it and you will find it.
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Speed dip
Sept 8, 2015 19:58:01 GMT -5
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Post by nyredfox on Sept 8, 2015 19:58:01 GMT -5
Rustoleum flat black Rustoleum rusty metal primer Acetone
1 part each.
Compliments of Nightstalker...
Works like a charm.
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