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Aluminum squirrel steps….. painting?

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Buckhorn70

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What method are you guys using to paint the aluminum squirrel steps……any kind of primer or etching paint before you color up to your choice?
 
I have 6 steps that I am using as a ROS.
I tried the Camo Form tape from EWO last, it did not hold up well.
What is VET tape?
I painted mine this summer with self etching primer and BBQ grill high temp paint.
Also put stealth strips on contact points.
Not sure how well the paint will hold up.
 
Has anyone tried coating their steps with the rubber dip that's commonly used for coating tool handles? I would think it would work well to dampen metallic noise but wonder about durability.
 
Yes. It did not stick to the aluminum step.
Took forever to get off so I could paint.
 
Just cleaned them. I have used plasti dip on steel tree steps (Cranford) and on chains for tree stands with good results.
 
Vet wrap as others mentioned. Keep in mind there are different levels of quality/adhesive levels to differing vet wraps. Tractors supply has had great product; some of the stuff I’ve gotten off Amazon has barely any adhesive in it = not good.
 
Use what works for you. Not everyone has the same methods or ways of doung things.
 
I got some vet wrap that I'll try first since it looks fairly simple to apply and easily remove if it doesn't work out. Any advice on best way to apply it?
 
mattsteg said:
Vet wrap is tough to beat, though. Silences, cushions, conceals. Only downside is you need to reapply periodically.
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Not really a downside. If you get your gear wet and dirty it's all got to come off eventually. I called the stealth strip guy everything but a child of God the one time i had to get that stuff off a carabiner.

You may get a few years out of stealth strips, but when they have to come off you may as well make a day out of it. Vet wrap you can cut off and reapply in 15 minutes.
 
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