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metal ferrule maint
Posted by: Don Baker (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: January 09, 2015 07:46PM

I recently have been collecting 1950,60, and 70,s Heddon and Garcia Conolon rods, many of which have metal ferrules and most of them are hard to join and take apart. I need some advice on whats best to return them to proper condition. These are really awesome rods, I especially like the Heddons. Thanks in advance

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Re: metal ferrule maint
Posted by: curtis drumm (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: January 09, 2015 11:28PM

Us a polishing rubbing coumpound mild abration, polish the inside femail side and outside male side I do it by hand but you can use a dreamal tool very slow speed 300-900 rpm. and keep the buffing wheels wet.

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Re: metal ferrule maint
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: January 10, 2015 12:28AM

In addition to the comment by Curtis, once you have them cleaned up, you can use a very thin grease to help retard any further damage or corrosion. You want just a film on each part of the joint.

Take care

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Re: metal ferrule maint
Posted by: Michael Blomme (---.direcway.com)
Date: January 10, 2015 02:13PM

If the outside of the female ferrule is bare and needs cleaning, I would recommend a thin coat of PermaGloss for protection.

Mike Blomme

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