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Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/15/24 12:48 AM
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Picked up an older Crossfire protein that had light surface rust, no pitting. Here's pics when I started sanding with orbital sander. Finished sanding today, clean and wipe down with mineral spirits. Next step is two coats of primer then two coats paint. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-20641-425605-1000002088.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-20641-425606-1000002087.jpg)
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
[Re: Stompy]
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07/15/24 02:39 AM
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angus1956
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Coat it with rust cure before the primer, then 2 coats of final paint. You can thank me later.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
[Re: angus1956]
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07/15/24 02:50 AM
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Coat it with rust cure before the primer, then 2 coats of final paint. You can thank me later. I'll look into that, if I can find it. Thanks
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
[Re: Stompy]
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07/15/24 10:58 AM
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angus1956
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I'll take a picture this morning and post. I get it at ACE Hardware or True Vaule.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
[Re: Stompy]
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07/15/24 11:38 AM
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angus1956
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This is what I use, comes in 1 qt. Or gallon sizes. Several brands out there but this works for me. Just brush on with throw away brush and let dry. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-63244-425625-img_4645.jpg)
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/15/24 01:09 PM
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I'll see if I can find some here in Breckenridge, but we're kinda limited.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/15/24 01:11 PM
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A knotted cup brush on a 4 1/2" angle grinder is far more efficient at cleaning steel than a sander for wood is.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/15/24 01:27 PM
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A knotted cup brush on a 4 1/2" angle grinder is far more efficient at cleaning steel than a sander for wood is. I had a bunch of 50 and 80 grit pads, they did a pretty good job. But I was thinking of going back over with a cup brush. Thanks
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/15/24 04:38 PM
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Sanding is complete and Ospho has been applied. First coat of primer tomorrow. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-20641-425652-1000002089.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-20641-425653-1000002090.jpg)
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/15/24 11:08 PM
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angus1956
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I'm glad you found the rust cure. I use it on all farm painting projects and on stuff around the place that starts showing signs of rust.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/16/24 02:15 PM
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First coat of primer this morning. I have a Wagner power sprayer and it worked good. Question..Sanded, cleaned, a coating of Ospho and one coat of rusty metal primer. Do I need a second coat of primer or can I just go ahead and put two coats of paint on it? ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-20641-425710-1000002094.jpg)
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/17/24 02:01 AM
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angus1956
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2 coats of final paint and you'll be fine. Looks really good. 
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
[Re: angus1956]
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07/17/24 02:13 AM
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2 coats of final paint and you'll be fine. Looks really good.  
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/17/24 04:48 PM
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Feeder is complete, 2 coats of leather brown rustoleum applied. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-20641-425806-1000002096.jpg)
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/18/24 10:01 AM
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angus1956
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If you has a brand for your ranch it needs stenciled on the feeder in white. It would be a nice touch. Nicely done!
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/18/24 03:49 PM
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Shoot that looks brand new now! Do agree with a brand on there, it would be a cool touch.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/19/24 12:44 AM
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I wish I had a stencil, but I don't.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/19/24 11:30 AM
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Looks good 
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/19/24 05:33 PM
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Dang Stompy!! You makin em look that good... I kinda want it back!!  Good work sir, and glad that worked out.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/19/24 08:35 PM
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Dang Stompy!! You makin em look that good... I kinda want it back!!  Good work sir, and glad that worked out. 
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/19/24 08:46 PM
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Looks good. That has to last much better than the factory finish. We had those same feeders at a lease and even out in the desert, they were some rusting son of a guns.
Silver spurs and gold tequila keep me hanging on. Pretty girls and old cantinas give me shelter from the storm.
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/21/24 01:37 PM
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Put it out yesterday and they're already on it. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-20641-426143-1000002107.jpg)
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Re: Repainting A Protein Feeder
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07/21/24 05:32 PM
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