Painted my platform … scent?

[Wilgabeast]

I painted my predator xl platform today . I’m assuming that it will be all but scent free come season opening in 5 months . I plan to leave it hung outside in the sun for weeks

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I painted my predator xl platform today . I’m assuming that it will be all but scent free come season opening in 5 months . I plan to leave it hung outside in the sun for weeks

Oh yeah, it should be fine. I had a friend of mine camo paint his deer feeder and he had deer on camera eating out of it that evening, lol. We got a laugh out of that one.

 

[Anobody]

If they smell that they smell u

 

[BTaylor]

When it dries just shove it in a bag of corn and leave it til fall.

 

[BackSpasm]

Mine still smells after a couple of months but it will quit off-gassing eventually.

 

[Wilgabeast]

Mine still smells after a couple of months but it will quit off-gassing eventually.

What paint did you use on it ? I used simple rustoleum camo paints

 

[enkriss]

Leave it outside to off gas.

 

[swampbuck]

Always glad to see this question now rather than like, say Labor Day weekend.

 

[Wilgabeast]

Oh yea that was my number one thought . Do it 5-6 months before season starts

 

[BackSpasm]

What paint did you use on it ? I used simple rustoleum camo paints

Yep I did the same for the colors, but I put on a clear matte protectant coat in several layers and I think that's the culprit for me

 

[Wilgabeast]

I think I’m gonna add a few coats of clear coat matte finish to protect the paints

 

[gcr0003]

Put it in a garbage bag sealed and then in your car in the hot summer heat for a couple days. Should off gas good in there. I think it needs to be 80-100 degrees for at least 24 hours typically.

 

[Wilgabeast]

That’s a really good idea

 

[Iron_llama]

Put it in a garbage bag sealed and then in your car in the hot summer heat for a couple days. Should off gas good in there. I think it needs to be 80-100 degrees for at least 24 hours typically.

I did a shotgun with Krylon a few years ago. Right after it dried it was really soft and I scuffed it up pretty badly when I put it back in the safe. A month or so later I pulled it out and it was rock solid. It definitely needs to cure for a while, and it seems that heat helps it cure. Trash bag in the sun, or trunk of a car in the summer, should do the ticket. Otherwise just give it time. Either way you should be worry-free by the time the season rolls around.

 

[tailgunner]

I hammered the top with clearcoat and threw sand in it for traction then hammered it again with clear.that stuff smells more.and for longer ,but was good after a month outside in the carport.

 

[tailgunner]

I don't mind painting stuff and taking it out that week.i subscribe to ano's theory.if they smell it, they smell me,and don't care about it one bit.

 

[Wilgabeast]

 

[Wilgabeast]

 

[Iron_llama]

I hammered the top with clearcoat and threw sand in it for traction then hammered it again with clear.that stuff smells more.and for longer ,but was good after a month outside in the carport.View attachment 65230

I was going to put the sand in the primer and camo over that. Hadn't thought of clearcoat. Might have to try both ways, my Rebel Fab has an upper and lower platform after all...

 

[tailgunner]

I didn't camo the top of the platform,just the bottom. Figyer the deer can't see the top but I might want to.of course some of the sand rubs off but most stays ,and works nice.i think it might even get rid of squeaks on the souls of your boots