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Oct 22, 2018, 06:43 PM
#1
Coil Covers: Yay or nay?
Are coil covers necessary. What do the coils really need protection from?
Does the scuffing really cause longterm damage?
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Oct 22, 2018, 07:39 PM
#2
Cracks from hitting rocks can be a problem, but primary reason is if not used the bottom outer edges will start delaminating, sides seperating from bottom which allows water inside coil. If it is under warranty and they see mo cover was used it voids your warranty.
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Oct 22, 2018, 08:24 PM
#3
 Tommy
I agree I have never used one but I should!!
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Oct 22, 2018, 08:24 PM
#4
 Tommy
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Oct 22, 2018, 08:55 PM
#5
Thank you. Should i buy a cover or is plastidipping it or something a better way?
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Oct 22, 2018, 09:16 PM
#6
 aka Grass Snake
I looked into all the DIY cover options and it just makes more sense to buy one. I always try to talk myself out of buying a coil cover and then end up getting one anyway. If you ever decide to sell the detector you'll be glad you were using a cover.
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Oct 22, 2018, 11:17 PM
#7
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Oct 23, 2018, 10:41 PM
#8
The simple answer is cost... Cost of a coil cover vs cost of a new coil. I'll pay for the coil cover every time, and in turn, sooner or later, it'll pay me back by saving my coil.
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Oct 24, 2018, 04:13 PM
#9
I look at it this way, coils are expensive, I am rough on stuff, coil covers are cheap so I would rather be safe than sorry.
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Oct 24, 2018, 04:17 PM
#10
 Diggin up TEXAS!
This question gets brought up alot...and answered the same.
Its about the same as a brand new phone with no case for it.
YES, you would want to protect your coil, people think the terrain is always going to be the same, but there are many areas where rocks are all over the place and it takes one little tap to crack that coil.
Covers do not cost much
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Oct 24, 2018, 04:18 PM
#11
 Diggin up TEXAS!
 Originally Posted by BLK HOLE
I look at it this way, coils are expensive, I am rough on stuff, coil covers are cheap so I would rather be safe than sorry.
Hell, I wish they had an OTTER BOX for my CTX lol...I still catch myself "tapping" it against things
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Oct 24, 2018, 11:09 PM
#12
 "Is that a Geiger Counter?"
I have them on all my coils - mostly to protect from rock strikes (epoxy resin the coil sets in is brittle). And any scuffs are on the replaceable/refinishable cover.
But I do remove and clean them frequently.
Last edited by Charlie P. (NY); Oct 24, 2018 at 11:11 PM.
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Oct 25, 2018, 03:47 PM
#13
 Originally Posted by Terry Soloman
Use the scuff cover, get top dollar for your machine or coil when you upgrade. 
In my opinion this says it all.
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Jan 03, 2019, 05:13 PM
#14
 Originally Posted by Diggin-N-Dumps
Hell, I wish they had an OTTER BOX for my CTX lol...I still catch myself "tapping" it against things
Ya know, that is one heck of an idea... maybe somebody should write them a suggestion letter!
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Jan 03, 2019, 05:21 PM
#15
Cheap protection for a very important part of the machine...spend the money.
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