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Post by newtrapper23 on Mar 26, 2015 21:03:34 GMT -5
What is the deal with boiling and dyeing traps? Or letting them rust? Is this a must do procedure?
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Post by Ohio on Mar 26, 2015 22:01:46 GMT -5
Not a must, but it helps keep your traps in good shape. Some just use the new dips.
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Post by newtrapper23 on Mar 27, 2015 8:57:25 GMT -5
So the cosmoline oil that's on them to keep them from rusting in store isn't a big deal?
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Post by Law Dog on Mar 27, 2015 10:42:00 GMT -5
Powerwash that off to get them to get a light layer of rust if you dye/wax them. I use the heated dye and waxing as it gives them a nice color and the wax seals the trap, speeds the trap and prevents minor freeze downs.
I never could get that dipping a trap into gas or tar and feeling good about it, many do but not me!
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Post by newtrapper23 on Apr 1, 2015 17:50:52 GMT -5
Now what is the point of using gas ?
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Post by Law Dog on Apr 1, 2015 18:21:37 GMT -5
Some dips are Coal based I believe are thinned with gas to coat the trap, I could never get that idea in my head as OK the logwood seems more natural and it's the way I have always done it that way!
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Post by newtrapper23 on Apr 4, 2015 20:26:12 GMT -5
How do you apply the logwood dye? And is it a must do thing along with waxing ?
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Post by newtrapper23 on Apr 4, 2015 20:27:01 GMT -5
How do you apply the logwood dye? And is it a must do thing along with waxing ?
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Post by Law Dog on Apr 4, 2015 21:07:25 GMT -5
Simmer the dye in water that dyes the coating of rust black it helps it stick to the trap and then wax the traps, I have done mine that way for years and never let me down!
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Post by Ohio on Apr 4, 2015 23:16:47 GMT -5
Yes, Its still my preferred way.
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Post by newtrapper23 on Apr 7, 2015 16:30:00 GMT -5
Is there one dye better than the other ? I'm all set with using gas!!!! Lol
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Post by newtrapper23 on Apr 7, 2015 16:30:20 GMT -5
Is there one dye better than the other ? I'm all set with using gas!!!! Lol
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