My new idea to protect my coils..

[Papalittle]

I am not sure if anyone else has come up with this idea but here goes. Last month while out swinging my coils got full of dirt, mudd and more scratches so after checking out the prices of coil protecting covers and was shocked on how expensive those plastic covers cost came up with this idea. I ordered eight 10" polishing bonnets for just under 9 dollars. I turned the terry cloth part to the inside of the bonnets and then strapped one on my 8 inch coil and tied it tight. It works great! when they get dirty I just toss them in the wash and presto they are ready to go again. I do not know how long they will last but I got approximately 50 hours on one and it is showing no wear. Since I turned the terry cloth side in I do not snag twigs or sand sticker and I think the terry cloth helps protect coil from bumps as well.

For all of you who do not know what a polishing bonnet is let me explain. They are used on a electric/or air driven tool that is used to polish paint/clear plastics on automobiles/trucks and boats.

 

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[Bloodline]

That is a very good idea Papalittle.

 

[topdogintampa]

yep, Harbor Freight almost gives them away papa...Nice info!

 

[thommo59]

Great info

 

[airscapes]

Yep sounds like it would keep the coil clean!
How much was the factory coil cover and for what coil? Whites 9" concentric is $12 retail, 4x6 shooter was $5 or$6 and NEL Hunter came with the coil at no charge.. That cover is going to weigh a lot more than a fitted cover once it is wet and full of mud..

 

[ModernMiner]

Great idea Papa. You should sell them as "The New COIL COZY".
Thanks for the post.
-MM-

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Already got a coil cover because I'm a klutz!

 

[voodoo]

great idea! I tried a coil cover (didn't fit very well) Thanks again. I have some in my car.

 

[Silver Searcher]

I wash my coils with water, it costs nothing.

SS

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

I really dont care if its dirty or not, half the time my detector is caked in Mudd. The only reason I use the coil covers, is because i detect alot of rocky areas, and road tearouts, where im swinging on alot of rocks and un-level areas.

Fist day with my new coil, i swung it over an area, that just barely had a rock sticking up...and sure as shii..i chipped my coil within 20 mins

 

[rbeckys8]

well I'm going to get one and I'll take it off if it's muddy!!

 

[dustytrails123]

great idea! I tried a coil cover (didn't fit very well) Thanks again. I have some in my car.

Some coil covers are extremely tight and you need to gently smooth a little off with some sand paper for a perfect fit ...others are sloppy and you need to tape them on

 

[Frankn]

I am not sure if anyone else has come up with this idea but here goes. Last month while out swinging my coils got full of dirt, mudd and more scratches so after checking out the prices of coil protecting covers and was shocked on how expensive those plastic covers cost came up with this idea. I ordered eight 10" polishing bonnets for just under 9 dollars. I turned the terry cloth part to the inside of the bonnets and then strapped one on my 8 inch coil and tied it tight. It works great! when they get dirty I just toss them in the wash and presto they are ready to go again. I do not know how long they will last but I got approximately 50 hours on one and it is showing no wear. Since I turned the terry cloth side in I do not snag twigs or sand sticker and I think the terry cloth helps protect coil from bumps as well.

For all of you who do not know what a polishing bonnet is let me explain. They are used on a electric/or air driven tool that is used to polish paint/clear plastics on automobiles/trucks and boats.

Lets be realistic about this!
You are going to get scratches on the bottom of your coil, so what! No one sees that anyway. You should swing app.1" above the grass to avoid damage. You don't need a coil cover, they just collect dirt and don't keep the top clean any way. When you finish detecting, just hose off the coil, they are waterproof. Problem solved! Frank...-

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Frankn makes a good point.
I only use coil covers on new machines until I've decided the machine is a "keeper". Then the cover comes off. Coke dust, (burned coal), inside my F70 coil cover, causes inaccurate readings.
Also, I realise chipping happens on coils, but I've yet to "chip" any coil. And I travel harsh terrain.
Good luck...
Peace