The paint started really coming off of my Summit climber, so I wanted to fix it up. I thought about just spray painting it, but then I had an idea. I got cheap rubberized undercoating from Ace and sprayed it down. Then sprayed brown and tan spray paint over the undercoating. The result was fantastic. The undercoating has eliminated any "clank" in the metal. I personally think it blends in a little better than the old Summit green also. Going to do this for all my stands.
I bought it like 3 years ago used. I dont know how long he had it but guessing by the model im guessing its like a five year old stand. Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk
It did add some thickness and some weight, but not a lot. I noticed that it doesn't slide together as easily, but it doesn't clank when I put it together anymore which is more important. I would say it would be worth it for your sticks. It would eliminate that raw metal sound while setting up and taking down. If you're worried about the thickness, I would test spray something disposible first to see how you like it. I sprayed my footrest first and really liked how it turned out so I continued. I used 3 cans of it but I could have used less if I wanted a thinner finish. When spraying start far away and move slowly closer. If you start close, It will blob up really thick and look like sh*t. I made a couple boo boos when trying to get inside corners.
Looks like a good idea... When my Summit stand is strapped together it makes very little noise, the cables moving inside the stand while walking makes all the noise. I think I will spray my deer cart though to keep it from clanking around when transporting it on my cart.
Yeah, the sound I'm talking about is when you take it apart or put it together. There is always metal on metal contact. Or when you go to pull your bow up and the cam clinks on the stand. I've also had issues when I go to put it back together in the dark and not get the strap tight enough and the thing clanks the whole way back to my truck. Sounds stupid, but when you're cold, tired, and it's dark, you give a couple sh*ts less.
DANG... what an idea! I scraped down, sanded and painted my ladder stand last year. I think your idea of spraying it with undercoating would have cut the time it took me on that project in half. When it comes time for my Summit climber - I think I'll copy your idea. Thanks man for a great DIY idea and project
This is even a great idea for stands that are showing signs of rust like some ladder stands I have. I've been the wire brush and Rustoleum guy for the most part but the undercoating might be perfect to use for that reason. Same with bolts and things that rust on hang on stands and climbing sticks....
How much weight do you think it added overall? Eliminating any metal clank is huge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I used plasti dip on mine. Seems to be quieter, however its peeling in places. If this stuff is thicker i may try it instead.
This is one of those ideas that you wonder why you never thought of it... I have a ladder stand that has been in the woods for 8-9 years. Its starting to surface rust. Very solid stand and I was going to pull it after this year and paint it.... This will be even better. Truck bed liner would work too I'd guess. I've used that on projects in the past. Once it is on it isn't going anywhere. Got some newer stands I'll give this treatment too as well. Thanks
I did this to my cables for my summit viper. The rubber heat shrink tubing was pretty beat up so I cleaned it up and sprayed it with rubber spray like you had. It worked great!. Make sure you do it well before season as it took about 2 weeks for any scent to disappear.
I took the time (about 4 hours total) to tape my LW climber with friction tape. In the end, it's actually a thicker coating than that spray would give you, dampens sound better, and it gives good traction, especially when wet. It's probably cheaper too. I did it to my LW Assault as well. Oh, it doesn't smell.
