Hey guys, I have been advised to stop using Inox to finish cleaning my reels. I have been using it for a while now & all my reel are in great condition & look great but apparently lanolin products like Inox are not that good.
Thoughts & suggestion on what I should use after rinsing my reels?
Pete
Been using Inox for ages on all my reels , hook and tackle drawers etc and on the boat trailer from a pump bottle . Never has a problem . Dont overdo it on the reels but plaster it on the trailer. ;D
Strip my reels regularly and dont have any corrosion problems at all.Could be coz they all Penn??? ;D
I really dont use inox "per se" on the reel maintenance, but I use as you just said, after cleaning.
everytime I came back from fishing I clean my reel on fresh water and clean my rods, on the rods I use a soapy foam and then wash it and dry it really well, the very next day ( sometimes 3 days after ) I take a dry micro fiber cloth and spray inox direct on the rag and then pass the cloth all over the rods and at the end I passed it also on the reels very carefully on every corner and hidden spots.
dont over spray the microfiber rag or you will have to take another dry cloth to clean the excess of inox oil.
after many years of doing this after cleaning process the guides and reels dont show any oxidation at all
lanolin is derived from the sebum of sheep's wool and thus contains animal fatty acids. never used it on a reel but would not be my first choice, in the same way you shouldn't depend on bacon grease to cure a cast iron skillet.
J
Hi Pete,
I use this stuff, it's NZ made too.
Regards
Mark
For me --
I just use WD-40.
The main thing to do to protect a reel is -- prevent corrosion.
WD40 was invented back in 1953 for the Rocket program.
Chemists were looking for a way to displace water. Hence the name, WD40 -- this was the 40th attempt to find a workable formula for water displacement.
Anyway, for all of my reels intended to be used on the water -- after rinsing, or servicing -- they get a light spray of WD40 -- allowed to set for 20 or 30 minutes, if possible -- then a wipe down. This cleans up the reel, protects and moves water, salt, and scales off the reel, and promotes lubrication (although not ideal as a lubricant, much better as a cleaner, IMO).
Cheap and effective -- safe on all parts of reels. It just works.
On a side note -- a can of WD-40, roll of duct tape, pair of vise-grips, waterproof matches and some wadding, along with a Swiss Army type multipurpose knife -- will effectively handle 95% of life's problems. Think about it -- Everything fits in a waterproof baggie -- have one in your boat, car, etc...cheap and sensible insurance.
Best,
Fred
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Hi Kiwi
inox is available in this country and is my choice. It has little to no effect on Nylon and Spectra. I leave my rods in the holders on the boat until dry then give a light spray reels rollers and reel seats. The overspray is good for the boat and gets a quick wipe around. Inox posts on this site if you have questions
Best Jon (kiwi)
Oh by the way. Inox is teflon based not lanolin the Lanox has lanolin. I find this too sticky to use on reels good for tractors and trailers Mx3 for general work and mx8 works well on the insides of reels (aerosol teflon based grease red in colour)
Like Fred I have been using WD-40 on gun parts and now on Reels before that I used CRC. Never had a problem.
Quote from: foakes on July 07, 2015, 02:57:52 PM
For me --
I just use WD-40.
The main thing to do to protect a reel is -- prevent corrosion.
WD40 was invented back in 1953 for the Rocket program.
Chemists were looking for a way to displace water. Hence the name, WD40 -- this was the 40th attempt to find a workable formula for water displacement.
Anyway, for all of my reels intended to be used on the water -- after rinsing, or servicing -- they get a light spray of WD40 -- allowed to set for 20 or 30 minutes, if possible -- then a wipe down. This cleans up the reel, protects and moves water, salt, and scales off the reel, and promotes lubrication (although not ideal as a lubricant, much better as a cleaner, IMO).
Cheap and effective -- safe on all parts of reels. It just works.
On a side note -- a can of WD-40, roll of duct tape, pair of vise-grips, waterproof matches and some wadding, along with a Swiss Army type multipurpose knife -- will effectively handle 95% of life's problems. Think about it -- Everything fits in a waterproof baggie -- have one in your boat, car, etc...cheap and sensible insurance.
Best,
Fred
thanks Fred, now I know what to use when sometimes I runout of Inox, I actually have used corrosion X on spray on the same method but I prefer to save corrosion X for work inside the reels, bearings and levelwinds.
Yes, Steelfish, Joe & Others --
If you are doing just a few personal reels -- any exotic types of products you prefer in this category -- will work just fine.
If you are doing a lot of reels -- cost & time becomes a factor to me, along with effectiveness, ease of application, and looks.
WD-40 is also a light solvent -- so as such, it will not harm anything on a reel -- but it will quickly remove and dissolve any excess grease or oil after servicing -- plus give the reel a nice completed odor -- and keep a good shine with no fingerprints until used.
If I am doing a reel for only display -- it gets the TED treatment -- Never Dull and a soft cloth -- no WD-40.
WD-40 is great for cleaning and some protection -- a bad recipe for lubricating.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: jonnou on July 08, 2015, 10:39:16 AM
Oh by the way. Inox is teflon based not lanolin the Lanox has lanolin. I find this too sticky to use on reels good for tractors and trailers Mx3 for general work and mx8 works well on the insides of reels (aerosol teflon based grease red in colour)
I see there is derivative call inox lalonlan or something like that but the stuff I've been using is Inox tackle lube dist by Nascan.
What I'm quickly learning is don't just take the word of the masses but rarther ask people who have experience & are willing to help.
Cheers Pete
I have always regarded WD-40 as a solvent and never as a lubricant, also they make different formulas of WD-40 for the Auto and home, also for the marine industry and for electric contacts. Ive used all three in the past. Before WD-40 I used CRC spray I learned about this from my Father who was a auto mechanic. I haven't tried the other products mentioned here in the past but if someone that I trust recommends them I would be willing to try it.
Since the original discussion is about after cleaning then 301 and 321 are great lubricants and so is Yamaha Marine grease.
So after you guys input & a bit more reading I have a small range inc. Chemz8,thanks Mark, Saltfree & Inox tackle lube. Think I have my bases covered.
Cheers again fellas.
Pete
Its a hard decision to make.
Glad you have a selection of products. It took me a while
Its a bit hard for us Kiwis. Availability of products is limited. Even Cals drag grease is hard to come by in this Country. I get my drag washer material from aussie and (roll) cut my own. We just don't have the population. Thats also what makes it a wonderful place to be. Guess you can't have it all.
Jon I hear ya bro think I'd rather have the lack of people I like village living can't be doin with big cities.
Pete