Question on Removing Marx Tab and Slot Couplers

[jimhaleyscomet]

I have some Marx frames that I am repainting (loaded with rust).  Some of the tab and slot couplers have just a bent piece of metal to hold the coupler on.  They are easy to remove by unbending the metal.  However, others have a metal "indentation" that keeps the coupler on.  Is there a trick to removing those couplers or will I have to tape them before painting?

 Jim H

[dennyblock]

I've bent the slot they go through and then twisted them just a little to get them out.

[jimhaleyscomet]

I will try that.  Thank you.