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Cleaning rusty traps #5644662 09/17/16 09:31 PM 09/17/16 09:31 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 35 Nebraska S Swede OP trapper
Swede OP trapper S Joined: May 2015 Posts: 35 Nebraska	I am kind of new to trap collecting but it is in my blood now. How is the best way to clean rusty traps. Can I use a sand blaster to clean them up. Or is there a better way. Any advice would be great. Thanks much!

Re: Cleaning rusty traps [Re: Swede] #5644698 09/17/16 09:54 PM 09/17/16 09:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 16,700 north Idaho W wissmiss trapper
wissmiss trapper W Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 16,700 north Idaho	One word - Don't. Collector traps should not be cleaned with vinegar or chemicals or sand blasting. Cleaning collector traps to bare metal will lower the value. Collector traps are supposed to have tight rust. It is called patina. You can wash your collector traps with soap and warm water. Using an old toothbrush to remove dirt and loose rust. Then dry thoroughly. Some collectors then coat with a very light layer of WD40. Do not paint, varnish or shall at collector for traps. www.usedtraps.com Please check out my updated inventory of Native American books.

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