http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/4196/t/Cleaning-Reels.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:05:50 GMT Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:45:34 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/4196/t/Cleaning-Reels.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/141461/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-141461 oddsnrods wrote:

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It is thought that Hardy's used a proprietary product of the time- Zebra Paste for this procedure.

I just thought that I would let others know that I am quite sure Hardy's used Zebra Paste in their initial finishing process (to etch aluminum surfaces) as the box that holds the unfinished winding plates, on the bench next to Alfred Broadley says ZEBRA PASTE. I attached a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MFRS) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/141461 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:45:33 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/109164/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-109164 Pat
]]> feeds@yuku.com (pcg) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/109164 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:13:53 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/101332/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-101332 I first bought it to protect my salt reels.
This stuff is amazing.
I sprayed it on a near-frozen Golden West as penetrating oil, hoping to free up the screws - the next day, the reel was working like a new reel. Boeshield displaces water from hydrated salts and reduces corrosion products, plus it cleans and provides a corrosion barrier - good stuff.
It has become the product I use for cleaning on reels which are already free from tars and waxes... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/101332 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:27:59 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/99517/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-99517 feeds@yuku.com (reckless) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/99517 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:08:19 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/89694/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-89694 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/89694 Tue, 27 May 2008 11:22:06 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/87361/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-87361
A properly cleaned and lubed reel's parts will even fit better and it will sound and work much better too. And I agree, take some advice from the Antiques Roadshow--be very careful not to remove or polish away the patina and/or original finish on old reels. If you do, the value... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/87361 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:13:25 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86857/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86857 ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BornForSpey) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86857 Sun, 04 May 2008 14:17:23 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86366/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86366
Aluminum is a reactive metal. It does not passivate on its own. Hindium and Duralium are fine-grained, wrought alloys with improved corrosion resistance - they do not contain large cathodes in their microstructure that promote pitting (as do cast alloys). But they still corrode, and exposed to the weather, will return to their nascent clays.
Weak acids passivate aluminum. Moderate alkalies actively... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86366 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:35:12 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86300/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86300 feeds@yuku.com (oddsnrods) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86300 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:18:29 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86276/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86276 Add to that rotting silk line and the reel lying in the back of a shed, weathering in your native, dank environment.
Any alloy reel will corrode under those circumstances.

you don't have to spend much time on ebay.uk to see examples of chalky Hardy reels.

The example of my St. George has been through the vinegar bath with an intact arsenic bronzing - it didn't have lampblack... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86276 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:40:54 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86267/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86267 I have yet to see a chalky Hardy reel, and I have seen a few. In the days when Hardys were experimenting with early aluminium they did have complaints about chalky reels. Then they changed the alloy used and it corrected the issue. It seems to me that the black lead finished reels especially are very stable in the corrosion dept. even reels with a very worn finish, maybe due to their initial bronzing/acid treatment. I think that I might also have a St. George lying around somewhere.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (oddsnrods) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86267 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:29:36 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86266/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86266 Another good wax (maybe better and certainly pricier) is Renaissance. I believe Renaissance has a moderate abrasive content, though. (this makes it a very good choice for rubber side plates) ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86266 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:26:55 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86246/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86246 As an aside, there is no statement on this thread that a dilute vinegar soak with restore a lead finish. That would be an extrapolation.
Vinegar dissolves tarred and waxed lubricants, and dissolves the chalky products of active aluminum corrosion.
These materials are not patina, and their continued presence promotes deterioration of valuable, historic artifacts.
The weak acid in vinegar also helps to passivate the surface and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86246 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:10:44 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86239/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86239 feeds@yuku.com (oddsnrods) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86239 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:10:22 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/86078/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-86078
I have polished alloy Perfect 4".
I use reel for fishing.
What is the best for protecting it from corrosion ?
Gun oil or wax ?

Regards,
BornForSpey
]]> feeds@yuku.com (BornForSpey) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/86078 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:13:08 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/85834/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-85834 Out of interest, old wood stoves were black leaded after the newly cast metal was... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (oddsnrods) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/85834 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:30:11 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/85818/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-85818 I think I will skip the wax step on any reels with most of the lead finish intact, good thing you posted this as I was going to clean & wax a few reels this weekend.
I heard a couple of years ago that there was someone in the UK who had the leading process down pat and was going to offer this service to collectors who needed a reel spruced up but have not... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Sparquero) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/85818 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:46:41 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/85807/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-85807 feeds@yuku.com (oddsnrods) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/85807 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:07:13 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/81448/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-81448 I have been applying wax before and seen some of the remaining lead finish lift up onto my finger. Me?, well I follow through with one fine coat and light rub it out, and make a point not to wax that reel again.
But a reel that is losing its finish that quickly, will do so waxed or not. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/81448 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:12:07 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/81304/t/Cleaning-Reels.html#reply-81304 feeds@yuku.com (Sparquero) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/81304 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:45:01 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/4196/t/Cleaning-Reels.html
Reels are loaded with gunk and corrosion - usually 70 tp 80 years' worth by the time I get them. They're made out of aluminum, brass and steel, painted, anodized, or bare. Lubricants oxidize, releasing acids (or cautsic in the case of lithium) form tars and waxes and eventually turn into polymers. Limestone residues from chalk streams are corrosive to aluminum.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/4196 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:05:50 GMT