wtnhunt Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Painted a stick ladder after welding it together yesterday, and was kind of wondering how long I should let it sit out here in the yard before putting it out where I plan to hunt. Season here opens next weekend, and got plenty of other places to hunt. Got a good spot picked for it, just dont want to put it out with an offensive or different odor too quick. Think a week would be long enough for the fresh paint odor to fade or should I wait longer? Any ideas anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Paint-how long I would say a week outside would get the most of it. What other options do you have really anyways with the opener a week away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Paint-how long [ QUOTE ] I would say a week outside would get the most of it. What other options do you have really anyways with the opener a week away? [/ QUOTE ] Got several other stands to hunt Ken, also have my climber, so this is not my only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Paint-how long I'd put it out now. Let it air. The deer will get used to it if you don't hang around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Paint-how long Put it out!!! It does depend on the paint as to how fsat the scent will disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Paint-how long It only takes 24 to 36 hours for spray paint to out gas and cure 100%. Depending on how thick your layers are that is... I go out and have done touch up paint on mine while they are still hanging. LOL Never noticed it bother deer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Re: Paint-how long I'd give it just a couple of days and go ahead and stick it out there. It might attract a bit of unwanted attention for a while, but the deer will get used to it being there, as the scent slowly fades away. Go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Re: Paint-how long Guess I will go ahead and put it out middle of the week and maybe try and hunt it the following weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Re: Paint-how long [ QUOTE ] I'd put it out now. Let it air. The deer will get used to it if you don't hang around it. [/ QUOTE ] i agree!!!!!! i use scent sticks, and give my cover can a fresh coat of paint every year...... i leave it outside for two or three days and then put it in my back pack with the scent sticks!!!!!!!! no problems here!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Re: Paint-how long we touch up our stands every year with spray paint ... doesnt seem to affect the deer much ... that is for sure.... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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