I was mainly concerned with getting the grease off and not leaving a petroleum scent on them. I bought the traps pretty much just for prepping. I hope you didn't feel rushed.
I just sand paper (Emery cloth or steel wool ) the new paint off the bar where the dog latches to and the trap works fine . No boiling no water and vinegar and no dog file ing .
Once they rust if not protected, triggers are not as sensitive and snaps are not as powerful as the the metal is not as "slick" when its rusted. As it snaps the metals from the spring has to slide against the clamps, the smoother and less friction it has to deal with the better and stronger it operates.
I know a lot of guy that just use cheap spray paint and get away with it. I have been trying to etch them and it seems to be working just as well. As long as you can keep them from rusting and can get the smell of whatever you are using off before you use them. I think you are in tip top shape.
Well it sure seemed to work pretty good it looks like the traps will be up and ready to go. Thanks for sharing.
Massachusetts Prepper Yes sir they sure will. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video. I'm kind of anxious to get mine cleaned up now.
Wildwood Prepper Sorry it was so late. Took a little longer than it usually does. Should have just painted them from to begin with.
I was mainly concerned with getting the grease off and not leaving a petroleum scent on them. I bought the traps pretty much just for prepping. I hope you didn't feel rushed.
Great and easy DIY
The Joe Proffitt Channel Yes sir..... thanks for watching.
I just sand paper (Emery cloth or steel wool ) the new paint off the bar where the dog latches to and the trap works fine . No boiling no water and vinegar and no dog file ing .
The springs could be made from different steel, my Duke traps say Made In Vietnam. Don't know if that is a good or a bad thing.
boil traps in this solution for 1hour and you are good to go!
I have a few that have been set up a few years an are very rusty how should I remove the rust. Wire brush ? Then paint ? HELP PLEASE
If they are still working good leave them be..
U could of done all this in 30 min in the same cooker u did your crawfish boil
No one says what the purpose of this is? Why not just use them as is?
I was wondering the same. I didn't do anything to mine.
Once they rust if not protected, triggers are not as sensitive and snaps are not as powerful as the the metal is not as "slick" when its rusted. As it snaps the metals from the spring has to slide against the clamps, the smoother and less friction it has to deal with the better and stronger it operates.
You can use any kind of paint though?
I know a lot of guy that just use cheap spray paint and get away with it. I have been trying to etch them and it seems to be working just as well. As long as you can keep them from rusting and can get the smell of whatever you are using off before you use them. I think you are in tip top shape.
WHAT'S the purpose in doing all this?
What do you think about spraying them with flex seal?
Next paint job, I'll give that a try. Im sure it'll scrape off like cheap paint does. Thanks for the idea .