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General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: Prefessa on April 08, 2014, 02:34:30 PM

Title: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: Prefessa on April 08, 2014, 02:34:30 PM
Guys:

I have had corrosion issures with aluminum Spools and folks (Jerry Brown Line One Website) reccomended automotive wax before spooling braid....

What is a good product for this?? Is Good Ole Fashion SIMONIZE any good...years ago my folks used it on aluminum window frames.
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: Keta on April 08, 2014, 02:57:54 PM
I don't know if it's the "best" but Johnson's Paste Wax worked to keep my steel rifles from corroding in the temperate rain forest of SE Alaska.  They were also exposed to saltwater.
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: handi2 on April 08, 2014, 03:21:41 PM
Because I use it on the boat I use Woody Wax metal sealant.
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: Bryan Young on April 08, 2014, 04:41:49 PM
I use 100% pure carnuba wax.  I like to put on 5 coats if possible.
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: Lensters on April 08, 2014, 05:56:16 PM
My son has a side business detailing saltwater boats and Collinite Fleetwax is by far the best wax for standing up to the salt.  I hadn't thought of trying it on reels but that is a good idea.
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: Keta on April 08, 2014, 06:32:26 PM
Quote from: Lensters on April 08, 2014, 05:56:16 PM
My son has a side business detailing saltwater boats and Collinite Fleetwax is by far the best wax for standing up to the salt. 

Yup!
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: conchydong on April 08, 2014, 10:37:44 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on April 08, 2014, 04:41:49 PM
I use 100% pure carnuba wax.  I like to put on 5 coats if possible.

This. I use Mothers brand.
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: Nuvole on April 10, 2014, 04:59:39 PM
silicon grease on the spool before the line for me.
Title: Re: Best Auto Wax for Annodized Aluminum
Post by: Prefessa on April 17, 2014, 03:43:32 PM
Quote from: conchydong on April 08, 2014, 10:37:44 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on April 08, 2014, 04:41:49 PM
I use 100% pure carnuba wax.  I like to put on 5 coats if possible.

This. I use Mothers brand.

I bought the Mothers Liquid Brazillian Carnuba Wax last night. I read that the paste and liquid are the same but the paste gives you more applications since its higher in carnuba. Since I am only doing reels....I bought the liquid for ease of application.

I hope I got the right stuff...