Removing rust discoloration from guide feet?

[Bill Karr]

I just acquired a used Seeker G6470 at a good price. The rod has light use but has put away wet. There is slight discoloration on the guide feet-not enough to affect function but , if possible, I'd like to clean it up. I am going to start with soap and water, then a Corrosion x soak. May be wasting my time. There is a re-wrap in it's future but any suggestions for now?

[RowdyW]

You might try  a cloth soaked with vinegar. Let it lay on there about 15 min. You can also try 4/0 steel wool. If it's chrome CLR works also.     RUDY

[Bill Karr]

Rowdy,
Thanks for the info. I did the vinegar soak and a toothbrush and the rod looks like new.

[foakes]

Bill,

You did not post a pic -- however, for the future -- from your description, likely a small wad of Never Dull wrapped around a QTip or ice cream stick would also make short work of the discoloration -- with no harm to the wrappings, finish, or rod.

Best,

Fred

[Bill Karr]

Thanks everyone. As a follow up-
I spaced and instead of vinegar I used ammonia! It worked great and took off almost all of the discoloration. I then followed Fred's suggestion and used a Q Tip and Never Dull and that cleaned up the rest. It's not perfect, but unless you know the background and look close, the rod looks like new.
Thanks to all.
Bill