How do you clean handle paddles?

[Lunker Larry]

Shimano and Abu handle paddles always seem to be sticky and I have yet found anything that cleans them to my satisfaction. Any suggestions?

[foakes]

Hi Larry --

I just soak mine overnight in warm water with Dawn dish soap --

Rinse with fresh water really well --

Dry with air --

Spray with Black Magic rubber restorer -- wipe dry after a few minutes of soaking in -- drop of oil on the paddle shafts -- like new...

This has been used for a few decades now -- for automotive rubber, vinyl, etc..

This is used when preparing cars for show -- dash, armrests, door panels.  Also for the black moldings around windshields, bumpers, etc.. -- turns everything back to its original new condition -- with no slippery after film.

ArmourAll works also -- but not nearly as good as Black Magic.

Carried at Auto Parts stores, Amazon, Wal-Mart, etc.  Not very expensive.

Best,

Fred

http://www.autozone.com/interior-detailing-and-car-care-products/protectant/black-magic-16-oz-protectant/61551_0_0

[mizmo67]

And...that gets added to a wish list for my bench..
Thanks Fred!

[philaroman]

actually, that "gummy" may be permanent -- I'm pretty sure there's an issue w/ degradation of the material (Septon?) of some soft-grip paddles caused by sunscreen or insect repellent

if Fred's advice doesn't work, just get some paddle covers

[Lunker Larry]

Thanks Fred. Have pretty much done everything you said but have not tried a rubber "restorer". I've got them hospital clean but could never get rid of that stickiness. I think once they start to degrade from sun screen and such, that's it.
I'll give the restorer a go.
Thanks all.

[foakes]

Sometimes the restorer works and sometimes it will not -- if allowed to go too far into degrading.

Sort of like rubber worms in the tackle box.

Those paddle covers work really well, so does a new crank.

I have a friend who is using slip-on knob covers on all of his ultralite spinners. -- they sure look and feel good.

Haven't tried them yet -- but I may pick up a few batches for the shop.

And if you get the camouflage pattern -- the fish will not be able to see you.

Best,

Fred

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