Proper care of vintage fiberglass rods???

[wailua boy]

Aloha Ohana. What does everyone do to maintain their older fiberglass rods? I have a few I love and fish with in saltwater and freshwater fairly regularly. Aside from rinsing and drying after use, what can I do to protect these rods? Thanks

[Swami805]

Keep them somewhere cool out of the sun, don't leave them leaning against anything for long periods of time.  If you want to keep them shiny I've used mop-n-glow floor wax, wipe them down with some on a rag. Of course rinsing is important

[Midway Tommy]

Once they're clean a light wipe on - wipe off coat of Penetrol is a great, non weighted, protectant. 

[wailua boy]

Thanks guys.

[UKChris1]

I give my rods a quick shine with car wax every year - works to help clear off fresh water when rinsing after using the rod.