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Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
John Kitch
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Date: October 14, 2010 02:59PM
I am restoring an old South Bend with a wooden handle and a metal reel seat (Aluminum maybe.) The reel seat is covered with green corrosion. Does anyone have any suggestion as to how to brighten up the reel seat?
Thanks John Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
Eric Viburs
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Date: October 14, 2010 03:50PM
Brasso or something like that should work. I used it on some of my older Hardys and it did a bang up job. I still have it on my work bench and hit them up once a year or so. If it is really bad you can use the Brasso with 0000 steelwool if not then apply it, let it sit and rub it out with a cloth, when done wash it off to get off all the residue. Hope this helps. Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
Michael Blomme
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Date: October 14, 2010 03:56PM
John, you might also try Bon Ami. I like it because it doesn't scratch metal surfaces. Recently I used Wellman glass stove top cleaner with some non-scratch pads. They removed materials from the glass top we had not been able to get out. I haven't tried this product with rods yet. Good luck.
Mike Blomme Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
Michael Sledden
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Date: October 14, 2010 04:42PM
Stuff I have used and really like is Flitz. Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
John M. Hernandez
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Date: October 14, 2010 08:25PM
John,
You can try some diluted CLR. It works great in taking rust and corrosion off of old guides and should work on the reel seat but make sure you do a thurough rinse or it will continue to remove material. CLR is a calcium, lime and rust remover that you can find in any grocerey store in the detergent and cleaning product area. Tight lines, John Hernandez Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
Mike Bradford
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Date: October 14, 2010 09:58PM
John:
Depending on how deep the rust goes, I would start with an old toothbrush and scrub the parts under running water. I would then use Flitz for surface stuff, or Stock Sheen. If this doesn't get it done, Spray it with WD40, and let it sit for an hour or so. Then use the finest steelwool you can get. Soak the steel wool is WD40, and lightly rub the parts. Then finish with the Flitz. Mike Bradfrod R.M.B. Fishing Rods Nampa, Idaho Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
John Kitch
(---.mob.bellsouth.net)
Date: October 15, 2010 04:53AM
Thanks to all for your input.
John Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: October 15, 2010 03:28PM
They all sent you great suggestions. If the seat is pitted there is nothing you can do except polish out the pits. In doing so you will remove carom and find a brass coating. underneath. Maybe someone out there has your style of reel seat in new condition . Good Wraps Bob Re: Restoring Metal Reel Seat
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: October 16, 2010 12:12PM Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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