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Post by jahwarrior on Feb 23, 2010 20:44:46 GMT -5
I'm sure its in here some were but i cant seem to find it. how do i care for my traps i have a few leg holds and a few 330's i have a can of F1 already but dont know do i do them all or just some or what. can some one please give me the skinny on this. thanks.
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Post by jahwarrior on Feb 26, 2010 7:34:35 GMT -5
ok so i found something in here. im going to dip in F1. but now my Q?, they are coverd in rust what do i do to remove that???
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Post by rye on Feb 26, 2010 9:52:20 GMT -5
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Post by Ldsoldier on Feb 27, 2010 22:33:53 GMT -5
If its just a light rust don't worry about it. If its heavy you can use a wire brush. Just make sure they're clean before you dip them in your F1.
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Post by obxfishnuts on Feb 28, 2010 0:43:01 GMT -5
jahwarrior,
I had better luck after I cleaned my traps to dip them in F1 with a thinner coat than what the directions call for. Stir the mix very well and frequently when dipping your traps. It also needs to warm ups alot unless you are doing them in a heated garage or some place like that.
I made my F1 mixture thinner and it seemed to coat more evenly, I did a couple extra dips but the thinned mixture worked better for me.
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Post by obxfishnuts on Feb 28, 2010 0:45:51 GMT -5
Also on your 330s I'd put a patch of tape over where the dog sits to keep it clean so it wont get gummed up. Also clean the mixture off the triggers so they are not too slick.
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Post by jahwarrior on Feb 28, 2010 9:46:23 GMT -5
ok i wire brush em. but i have never diped or waxed, should i boil them? and ther rubber jaw leg holds should i still bouil them? thanks you all for the tips the link was great also.
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Post by Ldsoldier on Mar 1, 2010 10:33:31 GMT -5
You need to clean them somehow. You can boil them, take'em to the car wash, or my personal favorite, stick them in the dishwasher (gotta do that when the wife ain't there ;D ). This gets all the oil and crap off of them.
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Post by 7oaksfarm on Mar 2, 2010 21:14:21 GMT -5
dishwasher is best for new traps many have found out, much rust and the inside turns orange, the mrs won't like that.
soaking in 50-50 vinegar/water for a few days then take them to the car wash, and they look nearly new
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Post by jahwarrior on Mar 7, 2010 17:02:37 GMT -5
thanks for the help guys im going to get started on this soon, ill soak then in 50-50 vinigar for a few days then wash them with a presure washer. hang to dry, then dip in F1 acording to the directions. hope i got this right. thanks again.
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Post by jahwarrior on Apr 17, 2010 11:10:46 GMT -5
ok so put one in a vinigar and well i forgot about it till today. its been amonth or so. and for those who have not found this out for them selfs let me tell you. i pulled the trapp out and went to rinse it off. and it is cleaner then the day i got it! but the down side the acid from the vinigar ruined the springs! my little girl can oppen the trap with her hands now. so remember not to sock them to long. im going to the store not to buy another.
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