9/0 Frame Kit

Shark Hunter · January 29, 2014, 10:04:35 PM

Aiala,
I don't use anything on my plates. I know you are not supposed to use armor all or products like that. After I rebuild a reel, There is usually Grease all over it from applying it to the post and stand holes and from screwing the bridge down, I usually get it pretty much all over. I figure the more grease I apply, the less chance of corrosion getting into the reel. I use a brush and put it under the rings and coat the inside of the plates. I'm not blobbing it there, just trying to give everything a nice thin coat. I wear disposable gloves I am so messy with it. After I screw he bridge on, I put some around the main gear and rotate it, especially if the gears are steel. After I get it all buttoned up. I dry it off the best I can to get the grease off, usually with a soft shop cloth, and Wala! Shiny Plates!

I only use Penn Blue grease. I'm sure some don't approve of this method, but it works for me.

bluefish69 · January 29, 2014, 10:16:42 PM

Not saying grease won't work but I use Penn Rod & Reel Cleaner it does a nice job. I have rebuilt reels for people & they thought that I gave them a new reel. One squirt per side & rub it in with your hand. With or without a glove. Just wipe off excess.

Shark Hunter · January 29, 2014, 10:18:59 PM

I'll try that Mike, when my grease wears off.

bluefish69 · January 29, 2014, 10:23:37 PM

Daron

I the case of your size reels it might take 2 squirts

Shark Hunter · January 29, 2014, 10:25:19 PM

Quote from: bluefish69 on January 29, 2014, 10:23:37 PM
Daron

I the case of your size reels it might take 2 squirts

Do they sell it by the Gallon?

erikpowell · January 29, 2014, 10:26:16 PM

Buenos Dias!
That's a gooood looking 9/0

I've been rubbing Cals on my plates under the impression that the teflon based grease is easier on the plastic than other petroleum based greases. I just scrub a tiny bit in with a toothbrush and rub off any excess...just like a lever drag washer.
It really works wonders on older graphite reels (TLD's) that go gray with age. really shines them up!

bluefish69 · January 29, 2014, 10:54:51 PM

Yes they do

Dominick · January 30, 2014, 03:48:41 AM

You have to be careful of the plates swelling. I use black shoe polish and a shoe brush. Bryan's idea. Dominick

Shark Hunter · January 30, 2014, 01:05:51 PM

How about I send you a couple plates and some shoes. Shine boy!

broadway · January 30, 2014, 04:47:19 PM

Yeah, get your shine box, Dominick

....name the movie?

Dominick · January 30, 2014, 05:47:35 PM

Quote from: broadway on January 30, 2014, 04:47:19 PM
Yeah, get your shine box, Dominick
....name the movie?

Goodfellows. That one is too easy. Nobody plays a nut like Joe Pesci. Frank Vincent a major wise guy puts down Joe Pesci with that line. My wife's daughter was in the wedding scene when they are putting the envelopes in the white satin bag. You are too young to have witnessed the procession to the bride and groom and the "La Busta." It was done at every wedding when I was growing up. Dominick

Shark Hunter · January 30, 2014, 06:01:30 PM

It was Goodfellas, Shine Boy! Spit shine Tommy is what Frank said to Joe Pesci before he and Deniro killed him.
What is "La busta"? I know Busta Rhymes

Dominick · January 30, 2014, 06:08:34 PM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 30, 2014, 06:01:30 PM
It was Goodfellas, Shine Boy! Spit shine Tommy is what Frank said to Joe Pesci before he and Deniro killed him.
What is "La busta"? I know Busta Rhymes

A straight translation is "the envelope." There is no translation for the underlying meaning of paying respect to the parents of bride and groom. Sometimes Italians complicate things. Dominick

alantani · January 30, 2014, 06:14:30 PM

hey, we've all got a little italian in all of us!

broadway · January 30, 2014, 08:53:51 PM

Fuggedaboutit

Ps- I've been to many a weddings with the boosta line;)