painting the coil

[gromu]

Hi

Im freshwater hunter. Most of the time I hunt I can't see the coil in water because it's too blurry. I was thinking about painting the coil with bright yellow. Im concerned it will affect the coil or spoil warranty. I painted the scoop and it works great. Anyone tried this?

 

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[RustyGold]

Could you wrap the coil with yellow shrink-wrap tape? Possibly keeping your warranty intact.

 

[CASPER-2]

DO YOU WEAR A MASK OR GOGGLES?

 

[gromu]

I didn't try the tape because I thught it will fall off in water. I dont wear mask or googles I dont dive. Im wader.

 

[CASPER-2]

IM SURE IF YOU DO SOME GOOGLE SEARCHING YOU CAN FIND RELECTIVE STICKERS OR REFLECTORS
TO ATTACH - YOU CAN FIND WATER PROOF TAPE - MAYBE EVEN USE ZIPTIES TO ATTATCH SOMETHING TO COIL
THAT YOU CAN SEE BETTER CUT OUT A PLASTIC ARRROW - PAINT AND ZIP TIE IT

 

[OBN]

HAd one of my scoops powder coated, lasted about 4 years. Each hunt I would see little yellow flakes or yellow rings from the holes in the scoop in the sand, sometimes causing me to take a second look thinking it was a ring. I have seen several coils painted from yellow to orange, like said by Casper n RG best to not void warranty and go a different route until the warranty is over..then paint away.

 

[gamiller]

Maintain your warranty. Username hookahforgold painted his coil yellow with a product called plastidip He mentions that he has had the coating for a few years no problems.I in turn followed suit and painted my cz21 coil a fluorescent red , very visible. It required many coats and yeilded a very rubbery type finish. My detector is out of warranty. So far I am pleased even if I have to repaint
once a year it's worth it not dealing with a coil cover. Best to use the gallon unthinned as far as I can tell. The aerosol spray is prethinned and not up to the task.

 

[dewcon4414]

When in doubt........ call to check if it voids the warranty. Unless you are using some type of paint that might contain metal like some bed liner sprays do i see no issue. Plastic dip is good stuff...... thou not as tuff in salt water/sand.