Yeah, I shouldda waited one more day to hear that! Lol
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How have you modified the predator?
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Not turning out like I hoped. Not done, just used whatever paint I had around (too much cash in all my new gear!!)
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ricky racer
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Yeah, those look terrible!! You can send them to me to save yourself the embarrassment. Anything to help a brother out, you know.....
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I would but I can't afford the shipping!Yeah, those look terrible!! You can send them to me to save you the embarrassment. Anything to help a brother out, you know.....
Swampdonkey47
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Sponge paint, gear tie and 550 wrap.
hokiehunter373
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What bedliner spray is everyone using
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I got krylon, it was all Lowe's had. Went on pretty smooth. I think the clear coat will be the key
Gr33n Arrow
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Are you guys taking the Predator apart to paint, or simply taping the washers, etc.?
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I took mine apart. Figure I'm going to saddlepalooza and if something's wrong, there will be plenty of guys there to help me.
I built a bag for mine. With a strap so i can throw over my shoulder. Carry some stuff for easy access. My three step ring. A saw and clippers. Then i strap it around the tree to hold my water and coffee and phone.
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Slipnslide
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I only seperated the post from the platform. Added some extra wax to the bolt when I put it back together. Went together easily and I haven't noticed any noise or popping at all.
Publicpounder
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Did anyone need to do a degreaser or anything or just went straight to primer?
Would any of the spray on bedliner from a spray paint style can work?
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Would any of the spray on bedliner from a spray paint style can work?
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I did not degrease. I did remove the post and leveling screw, but left the tree bracket on the post. Also used the spray on bedliner and it seems to be holding fine. Primer then bed liner then paint. Mine is turning out (so far) darker than @Slipnslide 's version, but I guess it's close enough.
Slipnslide
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I used the exact same method. Took apart the same way. But I would maybe spray over the bedliner with light tan to keep it from looking too dark. It's really hard to get the sponge into the back underside of the platform (at least on gen 2.)
I realized that it would be darker than yours, but I was too far gone!!! Hahaha. Did the platform and the Doublesteps and tree brackets. Time for another project! Thanks for your inspiration!
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Slipnslide
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Looks great! I didn't think mine looked very good then I showed it to a buddy who hunts but has never seen a saddle or platform and he thought it was factory!
Hey, if you don't care, I'm gonna go ahead and copy your orange lettering on the post..."imitation is the sincerest form of flattery "
Nugget
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Looks great! I'm still waiting on my predator. Ordered on the 6th of Jan.. should be coming soon. I plan on doing something similar. Did you use the bed liner on the platform top, bottom, and post or just the platform top?