cleaning graphite rods
Submitted by Davy_G on Tue, 2009-12-15 16:15
hi guys
having just got my first graphite rod, what are some ways i can clean it without damaging it?
do i just hose it down or do i wash it with detergent and a sponge?
any help greatfully accepted
cheers
Dave
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HuggyB
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a wet cloth
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catchalittle
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Yep agree there a wash cloth
Yep agree there a wash cloth or hose down and if your fussy like me and dont want water marks wipe off with a rag and put in the shade till everything is dry
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Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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cleaning!
Fresh water wash Davy, let it dry completely then spray Mr Sheen on it (lightly), wipe of and store like that!
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Or Armour All. Cheers Dale
Or Armour All.
Cheers
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Davy_G
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thanks for the help guys
thanks for the help guys much appreciated
adamsmith84
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like normal
it aint a spaceship so just wash down with fresh water at a low pressure and a wipe guides and reel seat to get saltwater/ scales out
cheers
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Take it in the shower with you when you get home from
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Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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shmick!
Washing a rod down with fresh water is fine but you need to also do longtern stuff like take your reel off & clean the reel seat & reel foot with a synthetic lubricant. Also, spray down the guides periodically with the same lubricant and doesnt hurt for clean up/shine up the blank with Mr Sheen!
A bit more needs to be done to a rod than just a wash down if you plan for the rod to stay in shmick condition for many years!
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yeah i second the shower it
yeah i second the shower it works good
what the recomended lube for guides? ive never used anything?
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