Sand blasting

[The one 8,482]

i have 6 old traps i think would look better with a clean up , Whats the best option going to see about getting  them sand blasted , where ? and will it be expensive ?

Or do it my self with a paint remover . But theres only 1 trap painted in that horrible black paint  the rest just need a clean up .

[Deker 3,478]

Never thought about sand blasting any trap.

Cleaned a few with soap/water when in dire need, but in principle the patina, aroma, dirt seems to add something..... personal view of course!!

[jok 3,266]

What the heck is a good looking trap ffs. I can see the cartoon, mouse , rat squirrel, rabbit ,fox badger, all looking at each other, wondering, who wants a good looking funeral. Jok.

[EDDIE B 3,166]

8 hours ago, The one said:

i have 6 old traps i think would look better with a clean up , Whats the best option going to see about getting  them sand blasted , where ? and will it be expensive ?

Or do it my self with a paint remover . But theres only 1 trap painted in that horrible black paint  the rest just need a clean up .

A cheaper method would be so soak in white vinegar, and then a good clean with a power washer. Painted one, maybe boil in baking soda, and power wash the loosened paint off.

[paulus 26]

Wire buffing wheel on a drill held in a vice, 

[The one 8,482]

1 hour ago, EDDIE B said:

A cheaper method would be so soak in white vinegar, and then a good clean with a power washer. Painted one, maybe boil in baking soda, and power wash the loosened paint off.

Thanks that sounds the way to go 

[Wolfdog91 7,097]

How where they treated ? If their just rusty boil them in lye , I used diluted muric acid myself.

[myersbg 1,385]

If your going to display them , don't sandblast or chemical treat them, a soft wire brush and WD40 is best, some traps are more valuable than others so be care full you don't de value them

 

[The one 8,482]

It was like they had been left out in the rain and had heavy rusting in spots like a Dalmatian cleaned that off and they still have light rusting as you would except but look alot better 

[GruffaloGriff 1,858]

If rust is the issue...soak in 4 parts water to 1 part molasses for a few days and rinse off. It eats rust like magic.