Painting the Coil?

[Indian Steve]

I just got a used Excal. No warranty to worry about. A lot of the water that I hunt is murky and it is hard to see the coil to scoop. Would it be OK to paint the coil? I bought fluorescent yellow paint. Thanks

 

[jadocs]

As long as there is no metallic content your fine. People routinely use bedliner on coils in leu of a cover.

 

[stewielouie]

My main spot I hit is murky water. I pinpoint my target, slide my foot up behind the coil, move my coil and place my scoop on top of my foot. I am about 3 inches behind the target give or take. Works great for me.

 

[Indian Steve]

I use that method too but it would be nice to see the coil.

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

Another option is to put duck tape on the top of the coil. Walmart has several fluorescent colors that work well. I use the Excal bright yellow.

 

[gamiller]

I myself have used plasti dip with good results.

It comes in bright fluorescent colors. Its pricey and for durability I would recommend using uncut out of the can.
The aerosol is much to thin. I used about 10 coats very durable.

 

[1KBlueTuber]

If you're using a coil cover make sure you're able to remove it from time to time to get the sand out.

 

[OBN]

Good Luck Steve! In time you will be hunting and digging with your eyes closed!