How do you clean Rod Blanks ?

CMorg · 11-13-10, 12:47 PM

I have heard some say lemon pledge. I am starting to tear down some of my lesser used rods and reels , the reels will be sent to pro reel for cleaning , however my rods I will do myself. Do you guys use any perticular product ? What about the line guides ? I used q-tips and alcohol last year.

Jrob78 · 11-13-10, 01:18 PM

I always wipe down blanks with denatured alcohol. It cuts through grime pretty well and won't harm the finish on the blank.

rrw4258 · 11-13-10, 10:04 PM

I have always used warm tap water on the blanks, and use KVD Line and Lure Conditioner for guides. I clean my guides at least once a month, as it helps with casting and retreiving smoothness...

Ryan

Tavery5 · 11-13-10, 10:12 PM

I usually use windex.

Bubba_Bruiser · 11-13-10, 11:55 PM

+1 on the denatured alcohol. I tried acetone one time and it stripped some of the finish off of a older rod.

islandbass · 11-14-10, 02:06 AM

Warm soapy water for me. Then I treat it to some turtle wax. I think it helps to keep the guck off a little better and makes them look new. Lamiglas recommends cleaning the guides with a toothbrush and toothpaste!

bassboogieman · 11-14-10, 08:52 AM

Bass Boat Saver - it's not just for bass boats anymore.

One step clean and shine. Need to polish your rod

give it a shot of BBS

and finish off with a soft cloth.

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DVT Mike · 11-15-10, 06:44 PM

Denatured alcohol works well and is safe on finishes. A mild cleaner like simple green will work too. Try Mr Clean Magic Eraser on cork. Run a cotton swab around the guides to check for rough spots.

Ebbetsguy · 11-16-10, 07:48 PM

Warm water and dish soap, use this on the cork handles as well. Work's great and I have done this for a few decades without hurting any rods or handles

Bob Smith · 11-16-10, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbetsguy

Warm water and dish soap, use this on the cork handles as well. Work's great and I have done this for a few decades without hurting any rods or handles

+1, I've done it this way for years. Simple and effective. Then I check my rod guides with a Q-tip to make sure there are no line damaging nicks.

Ebbetsguy · 11-16-10, 09:47 PM

I like that q tip idea , thanks

carolina-rig-01 · 11-22-10, 09:45 PM

I haven't used either of these products yet but I will this Winter when I have the time:

For the blanks - http://www.sonargpsuniversity.com/rodglo.php

For the cork - http://www.sonargpsuniversity.com/corkmagic.php

bassboogieman · 11-23-10, 09:04 AM

Very similiar to the BBS for the rod blank. I use white toothpaste on the corks, leaves them clean and minty fresh.

11-13-10, 12:47 PM	#1
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	How do you clean Rod Blanks ? I have heard some say lemon pledge. I am starting to tear down some of my lesser used rods and reels , the reels will be sent to pro reel for cleaning , however my rods I will do myself. Do you guys use any perticular product ? What about the line guides ? I used q-tips and alcohol last year.

11-13-10, 01:18 PM	#2
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	I always wipe down blanks with denatured alcohol. It cuts through grime pretty well and won't harm the finish on the blank. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

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rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	I have always used warm tap water on the blanks, and use KVD Line and Lure Conditioner for guides. I clean my guides at least once a month, as it helps with casting and retreiving smoothness... Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

11-13-10, 11:55 PM	#5
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	+1 on the denatured alcohol. I tried acetone one time and it stripped some of the finish off of a older rod. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

11-14-10, 02:06 AM	#6
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Warm soapy water for me. Then I treat it to some turtle wax. I think it helps to keep the guck off a little better and makes them look new. Lamiglas recommends cleaning the guides with a toothbrush and toothpaste! __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

11-13-10, 10:12 PM	#4
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	I usually use windex.

11-14-10, 08:52 AM	#7
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Bass Boat Saver - it's not just for bass boats anymore. One step clean and shine. Need to polish your rod give it a shot of BBS and finish off with a soft cloth. .

11-15-10, 06:44 PM	#8
DVT Mike BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milford,PA Posts: 312	Denatured alcohol works well and is safe on finishes. A mild cleaner like simple green will work too. Try Mr Clean Magic Eraser on cork. Run a cotton swab around the guides to check for rough spots. __________________ Visit us at www.delawarevalleytackle.com

11-16-10, 07:48 PM	#9
Ebbetsguy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 483	Warm water and dish soap, use this on the cork handles as well. Work's great and I have done this for a few decades without hurting any rods or handles

11-16-10, 09:47 PM	#11
Ebbetsguy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 483	I like that q tip idea , thanks

11-22-10, 09:45 PM	#12
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I haven't used either of these products yet but I will this Winter when I have the time: For the blanks - http://www.sonargpsuniversity.com/rodglo.php For the cork - http://www.sonargpsuniversity.com/corkmagic.php __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

11-23-10, 09:04 AM	#13
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Very similiar to the BBS for the rod blank. I use white toothpaste on the corks, leaves them clean and minty fresh.

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