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Painting a metal rat rack

dhrsterling Sep 03, 2004 12:23 PM

I just constructed a metal rack very similar to a freedom breeder. Is it ok to primer it, then paint it? Or will they die if they chew on it? What would be the best way to finish the rack?

Replies (2)

DeMak Sep 03, 2004 04:11 PM

I would paint everything except the exanded metal.

How bout so pics?

DeMak

jcmorris2 Sep 09, 2004 09:17 PM

Sherwin Williams carries a product called DTM (direct to metal) that is acrylic based. I got my local store to call the lab and they insist that the paint is non-toxic and will not harm rodent or reptile. To date we have had no problems using the DTM.
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