FlakMagnet 412 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I don't know about you but I don't like coil covers, never have.Alot of my dislike is as a result of the famous "dirt under the coil cover" syndromewhere you cannot balance the detector and gradually realize it is because very fine dirt, black sand etc.has gotten into the coil cover and the detector becomes gradually unbelievably unstable. Big headache.Some years ago I saw a post on Robs forum by Grubstake where he described using a layer of pc-7 Epoxy in place of a coil cover. It is non-metalic, incredibly tough and easy to apply. I have put it on all my most-used coils and have never regretted it.If the epoxy gets worn...I scrub my coils on the ground a lot...it is easy to apply a touch-up.This has been posted with his permission...thanks Grubstake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 659 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Your welcome David. Grubstake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DolanDave 701 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hey Flak, Thanks for reposting, Grubstake awesome idea Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 659 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Works great Dave, I use it on every coil I have. Like I once said, PC-7 is almost bullet proof. GrubstakeThe trick to working it is wet your finger with water, and smooth it out, while its wet, then let it dry over night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,295 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Last July when I was in Okla. I went to Ace Hardware(I love the place)and bought my first two cans of PC-7 on Grubstakes re-comendation....now I'm practically out of PC-7...I've put it on14 coils...parts of the Toyota...boots where pieces have brokenoff the soles...PVC water line....great stuff....I use my goldscales to get the two amounts just right then apply it with wooden spoons like the ones we used to get with cups of ice cream..then like Grubby says a little water on the finger and smooth itout thick or thin as you like...sit over night and your good to go....only one hard part for me is getting the ex to send mea new batch!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ten49 0 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Great idea. Thanks for yor service in the Army and WELCOME HOME. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuTSaurus 33 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Don,PM me your address and if you think you'll receive it through your customs down there, I'll send you some.Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,295 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Thanks a bunch Greg....that post of mine above is over a year old....so when me and the grand-son visited Okla.this last May we made a special trip(several actually) to Ace Hardware and I loaded up on bigger cans.....now allthe places I used the last batch on is still holding up so my use has slowed down a bunch....Happy New Year (2012) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuTSaurus 33 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Not a problem, Don, I saw the post from ten49 was same day as mine, and I assumed your post was recent also,...ooops!If I can be of help in the future, just let me know.Happy New Year to you and yours, and everyone on the forum too!Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,295 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Not a problem, Don, I saw the post from ten49 was same day as mine, and I assumed your post was recent also,...ooops!If I can be of help in the future, just let me know.Happy New Year to you and yours, and everyone on the forum too!GregDon't know where your located Greg but it must be pretty early there.....here it's almost 0800 and I'm two hrs. ahead of EST....thanks for the help offer....hope your 2012 is a good one.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whylee 2 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have used Plasti Dip in spray cans with good results, also truck bed spray liner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goldseeker63 0 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Has anyone seen that commercial for Flex Seal on tv? I wonder if that would be okay to spray on my coil or has anyone ever used it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goldseeker63 0 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 This is what it looks like. I bought a can touse on my gutters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 969 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 With any of these coatings ABRASION RESISTANCE is the key factor to their longevity. The PC7 works great I have seen others with spray on ccoatings that don't last very long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 659 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I bought some of that flex seal, just to re coat my knee pads. It sucks, doe's not dry fully, and stays sticky I had one heck of a time getting it back off. But who wants Sticky stuff on there equipment? Not me. Grubstake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,295 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Welcome home old timer....missed your smiling face....glad you cheated the grim reaper again....now youshould be good for another 25 or so.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 659 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I don't know about that DON, But I'll make until I can go detecting when it cools down this fall. Grubstake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,295 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 You of all people know to do what the Doc's say to get the old bod back into beeping condition to put some morewear and tear on that Platypus coil.....get well soon buddy.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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