Carnauba wax on reel spools-fail

[jurelometer]

Thanks, are there any additives to be vary of?

Abrasives.  Some car waxes have a bit.  I would look for something that is abrasive free.

Polyethylene is highly solvent resistant.  Anodize is just a form of aluminum oxide. And they are not going to put anything in a car paste or spray wax that is even capable of damaging compromised paint. These waxes are advertised for protecting metal surfaces such as chrome as well.

I use carnauba car paste wax because that is what I had handy for coating molds, and others here have used it successfully on saltwater reel spools.  If I was going to experiment now, it would be with the new ceramic car wax that leave a much harder layer.

You bring up a good point of how to ensure full coverage.  Pastes help here, as they leave a visible film on initial application that gets rubbed off.

But whatever you do, it will be better by far than just laying line over a unprotected spool.

-J

[Congerslayer]

Tanks, I'll ave a look into that ceramic car paste, maybe I'll even spool the first bit of line through a waxy cloth to coat it as well, guess it's time to look through Amazon and try to find the right product.

[Jimmer]

A light spray of boeshield and then tape has always worked really well for my spools  -  Jimmer

[Congerslayer]

A light spray of boeshield and then tape has always worked really well for my spools  -  Jimmer

Interesting,  I stopped using tape after I saw some bad corrosion from salt that got trapped under the tape, probably protects most of the time but if something get's in, it stays there, kinda like open vs. Sealed reels

[Brewcrafter]

Interesting,  I stopped using tape after I saw some bad corrosion from salt that got trapped under the tape, probably protects most of the time but if something get's in, it stays there, kinda like open vs. Sealed reels

Yes, there are some great photos elsewhere of why electrical-style tapes (used to be used commonly many years ago) can be a bad idea.  Many folks today use Flex Wrap, same stuff you wrap around your fingers to prevent braid cuts. - john

[jurelometer]

Interesting,  I stopped using tape after I saw some bad corrosion from salt that got trapped under the tape, probably protects most of the time but if something get's in, it stays there, kinda like open vs. Sealed reels

Yes, there are some great photos elsewhere of why electrical-style tapes (used to be used commonly many years ago) can be a bad idea.  Many folks today use Flex Wrap, same stuff you wrap around your fingers to prevent braid cuts. - john

Lots of us go commando using no tape or wrap at all    It does require a proper procedure to start the fill. There are several threads on this site that discuss the options. 

Solid tape and trapped saltwater leads to crevice corrosion. When there is enough oxygen present, aluminum (and most other metals) forms a self healing oxide surface layer that prevents corrosion. Once some salt water gets trapped between the aluminum surface and non-permeable tape, the initial corrosion uses up enough oxygen in the water that there is not enough left to form any more protective aluminum oxide, so the corrosion just keeps going.

That permeable flex wrap is an improvement over something solid like electrical tape, and can be a compromise for the folk that uncomfortable  going full commando with their line fill.  I would guess that it is our most  popular option for reels requiring high drag settings.

-J

[Jimmer]

You got me. I actually use flex wrap, not electrical tape over the boeshield.  -  Jimmer

[Congerslayer]

After learning the proper way to connect the line to the spool(a timber hitch style looping around the spool with 5, better 10 wraps to be safe) I always pull blank/go commando. I see why it might feel uncomfortable at first, but just like with actually going commando,  you get used to it;)
It really isn't hard to get a bulletproof connection, I can think of 5+ ways but all follow the same principal,easiest is with hollow core but it works with mono or solid as well. Flex wrap does sound like a potential option to protect the line from those nasty pins and cuts some manufacturers put in their spools, personally I think a smooth spool is best, like Shimano does it on their spinners(never owned a Shimano conventional)
Best Regards and tight lines,  Marlon

[broadway]

I've wireline fished for a while and I will say boeshield is the way to go on your spool.
No need for tape.
Best,
Dom

[jurelometer]

I've wireline fished for a while and I will say boeshield is the way to go on your spool.
No need for tape.
Best,
Dom

Ooh,  interesting.  Another wax based solution.

Looks to me like Boeshield is a softer wax delivered  with an evaporating  petroleum solvent.  SDs does not look too scary.

"T-9's unique formulation of solvent carrier and paraffin wax coating was engineered to penetrate crevices deeply, displace moisture, dissolve minor corrosion, and leave a clean, waxy coating with lasting durability—without using Teflon, silicone, fluorocarbons, MEK, or acetone."

https://boeshield.com/why-boeshield-2/


How fast does it dry, and how long does it last with wire line?  A faster option might be useful for some of us.

Note that paraffin  might scrub off faster than carauba, and braid. Might carry off wax more readily.  OTOH, the solvent based delivery might help Boeshield get the wax deeper into the pores.


-J