Prevent sticky residue from oiling seasoned pan before storage
You really have to combine all those stages in one.
If you have to wet it at all, rather than just wipe it out after use, then dry it on the heat, wipe round some oil [the smallest amount you can manage] then heat it until it smokes off.
Cool &amp; store.
The only way to truly avoid gummy oil is not to have any oil left, only seasoning.