JerseyMike609 Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 I've tried a few different cleaners on my gear and am just interested to know what everyone els uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Hooksetter Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 25 mins ago, JerseyMike609 said: I've tried a few different cleaners on my gear and am just interested to know what everyone els uses. to totally clean the reels and hot water/dawn soap and the pot sprayer. rods I use whatever have windex or even better rain-x window cleaner. HH An armed man is a citizen,,,an unarmed man is a subject,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajuntec Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 9 mins ago, Heavy Hooksetter said: to totally clean the reels and hot water/dawn soap and the pot sprayer. rods I use whatever have windex or even better rain-x window cleaner. HH Yep. Same here (for reels). I use hot water and Dawn dishwashing liquid on a break-down and clean. Rods and exteriors of reels - I wipe down with a soft cloth on the blank / guides with just water. Now, that's freshwater gear. I've used Rubbing Alcohol to remove grime from grips, or deteriorated / sticky "soft touch coatings" on rods / reel handles. Saltwater... I'm not quite sure. I was getting ready to ask the same question. I used a product called Salt-X a long time ago in a spray bottle, and then I'd just put my rods reels in the shower and spray them down with the removable shower head with warm water. Wondering if there is a better way. All the best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Hose water all the way. Old Hunter and hunter123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMike609 Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 1I rarely use the hose unless there really covered in sand but I do spray with saltx and then wipe down with w.e rod/reel cleaner I have at that time.I try and buy something new when I run out hoping to find something "I really like". However I do like Cleansoil or something like that,I put it on my gear when I'm not planning on using it for a few weeks because it leaves a greasy film on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMike609 Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 1 Edited August 11, 2019 by JerseyMike609 Accident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo905 Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 On the exterior I use dish soap or saltx, depending on how much saltwater they were exposed to. I also use a very soft car wash brush to get into all the hard to reach places. It also works well for getting around the rod guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Hooksetter Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, cajuntec said: Yep. Same here (for reels). I use hot water and Dawn dishwashing liquid on a break-down and clean. Rods and exteriors of reels - I wipe down with a soft cloth on the blank / guides with just water. Now, that's freshwater gear. I've used Rubbing Alcohol to remove grime from grips, or deteriorated / sticky "soft touch coatings" on rods / reel handles. Saltwater... I'm not quite sure. I was getting ready to ask the same question. I used a product called Salt-X a long time ago in a spray bottle, and then I'd just put my rods reels in the shower and spray them down with the removable shower head with warm water. Wondering if there is a better way. All the best, Glenn the dawn and hot water really cleans out everything,grease and dirt/salt. when I do a full teardown it all soaks overnight in hot water/dawn,then it blasted with the sprayer on the sink and then dried then regreased. on a normal cleaning I take my rig in the shower with me and it gets a good rinsing. the rain-x window cleaner does a nice job on the rod too as it repels water. HH Edited August 11, 2019 by Heavy Hooksetter cajuntec and gcjeep14 2 An armed man is a citizen,,,an unarmed man is a subject,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyTrout Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 After each trip, I have a small tupperware container filled with a TurtleWax car soap and water to wipe down my rod/reel. I have also used Pledge. I just apply one of those two to a microfiber cloth and start wiping. I think that both leave a waxy residue (that's not visible or noticeable at all) which makes water bead right off. RainX is a very interesting idea what I haven't thought of and I just might look into that soon. JerseyMike609 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahigo Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Every day after fishing shower my rods & reels with the freshwater and wipe down with a reg to dry them. Every so often using the Dyna-tek cleaner and coat. JerseyMike609 1 (*member formerly known as 'Ricardo8') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kima Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 The next wave Mark L and rdiezel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ahab Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Rainwater if it rains on the way home as they are in the racks on top of the truck. Sometimes they shower with me too. I fish fine look stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMike609 Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Mahigo said: Every day after fishing shower my rods & reels with the freshwater and wipe down with a reg to dry them. Every so often using the Dyna-tek cleaner and coat. Dyna-tek,that's something I'll have to look into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMike609 Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 I'm supprised to see so many people shower with there gear,I'm curious how many sleep with them afterwards lol j.k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMike609 Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Kima said: The next wave How's that working for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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