Has anyone ever tried mixing corrosion x with cals tan to make it thinner I know cals makes a purple I just have lots of cals tan and was wandering if it would work for a little thinner drag grease ?
Cal's tan or purple can be used on all parts of a reel that require grease.
Although, for my volume of work -- expense-wise, a much better alternative is Yamaha Marine, clear Super-Lube, or Penn Blue.
I buy Cal's in 1 pound tubs. Always 2 tan & 1 purple when getting low.
On smaller spinners that need to operate easier -- but protected -- I mix 1/4 synthetic oil to 3/4 Cal's purple. It is expensive -- but works well.
This particularly works well on bearings -- after cleaning thoroughly, and soaking in the oil jar for 10 minutes -- then applying the mixture.
I have never tried mixing oil and Cal's on the CF drags -- although I am sure it does get mixed up over time and usage -- depending on the type of reel.
Some drag stacks will require us to work the Cal's into the weave on the CF's -- and not leave much excess.
Other reel drag applications will allow us to liberally apply the drag grease -- knowing that it will both be a protection from salt intrusion -- and whatever is not necessary will be squeezed out to mix with the other greases and oils inside the casing.
Experiment and let us know!
Best,
Fred
Thanks for the reply Fred I did mix up a small batch this mourn and it did blend up very well I will be trying it on small spinners and baitcasters.