Reel Cleaning Shopping List

[buoy37]

I have decided to get with the program and start cleaning and spooling my own reels. This post is not a "how to", but a request of materials you guys suggest to get the job done right.

* Cleaners?
* Oils?
* Brushes?
* Swabs?

[Bluewaver]

Can't help alot on this subject but can tell you "do not use cotton swaps" the fine fibers break off and cause multiple problems, never soak your reels in water or soap and water. Oil, any type works pretty well but just use tiny drops. Personally I use my wifes Sowing machine oil but wipe off as much as possible.
Anyway thats my nickle,
good luck..
wd

[Dawg]

I use Simple Green Degreaser to get most of the grime out when I first tear down. I will soak my bearings in CLR, then use a nylon brush to clean the old grease out of the gears & a q-tip to get in the tight areas. There are alot of good oils out there, I use Marvel Mystery oil,but you only need one drop in each bearing.Get some drag grease also & only apply a thin layer to both sides of drag washer. Google super tune to really make your reels scream. Make sure you keep the schematics close by just in case.

[lurefisher]

I use Simple Green Degreaser to get most of the grime out when I first tear down. I will soak my bearings in CLR, then use a nylon brush to clean the old grease out of the gears & a q-tip to get in the tight areas. There are alot of good oils out there, I use Marvel Mystery oil,but you only need one drop in each bearing.Get some drag grease also & only apply a thin layer to both sides of drag washer. Google super tune to really make your reels scream. Make sure you keep the schematics close by just in case.

X2 on the supertune on youtube Cordog has learned this and my stuff cast for a while now .

[dbarham]

I have decided to get with the program and start cleaning and spooling my own reels. This post is not a "how to", but a request of materials you guys suggest to get the job done right.

* Cleaners?
* Oils?
* Brushes?
* Swabs?

screwdrivers drag grease and some cold beer.

[Hogie70]

Mike Cubbage... Thats all you need to know...

[FlatoutFishin]

Mikes the man, but one thing he did teach me...alcohol...rubbing type. Soak bearing, then remove, and put in another CLEAN cup(dixie cups work great) then soak again. You'll see, small grit in the first cup, keep doing this till you see NO more grit....always using a new CLEAN cup and fresh alcohol! The alcohol will dry on its own, don't blow dry... then put small drop of oil on bearing...only one, don't soak!

[Robalo]

Good advice FoF!!