Hello,
Is it ok to use this oil spray (REM oil with Teflon) just for the outer parts on my spinning reels (Penns, Shimanos)?
Thanks
Rem Oil with MoistureGuard - 6 oz. pump
Guards your hunting, fishing, and marine gear from rust and corrosion
Protects all metals from rust and corrosion
Displaces moisture
Lubricates, cleans, and protects
Built from Rem Oil
Uses Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor technology
Yes.
Thanks Keta :)
I use it on duck guns, prolly a great idea in a reel
Quote from: thorhammer on August 19, 2015, 03:26:27 PM
I use it on duck guns, prolly a great idea in a reel
When I lived in the temperate rain forest of SE Alaska (10'-15' or more rain a year, feet not inches. Our average in Ketchikan was 168" but we had a few years close to 200") the only thing that I found that worked all day on a rifle was Johnsons Paste Wax.
That is my oil of choice on Firearms. After a good cleaning, I spray the action, the outside and wipe down with a Silicone cloth.
It keeps the bolt assy working great on AR's.
I just came back from Emerald Isle where I was doing some fishing with my kids off of a pier mostly. None of the reels go wet wet with salt water but the exterior gets some of the salt from the breeze. I was going to wipe them off with a wet cloth, spray some of REM oil or silicone (wasn't sure which is betterand wipe off the excess before put them away for next year's vacation. Inside they have been lubed by me (thanks for this forum and the tutorials here).
The rods themselves I just washed with water a after dried I sprayed silicone.
Too bad I can only go fishing once a year 😂
Quote from: Shark Hunter on August 19, 2015, 07:24:33 PM
That is my oil of choice on Firearms.
You might read some of the info on Ecoseal Nanolube use on firearms. They claim it works well, and it seems that you have some if you decide it is worth a try.
(note: I am not affiliated with Ecoseal and haven't tried it. I've only done a little research on it since reading about it here.)
I will even though a don't own any firearms. Thanks for the tip.
That Ecoseal works great. I am a believer of it. On my AR's, I choose the fail zero bolt with the nickel boron coating.
I use remoil for light oiling on my reels, and for thinning grease. It works well by itself for lubing bearings you want super fast, but be prepared to reapply every couple of weeks or trips. You can add it to marine grease to thin the consistency, and it is very resistant to separating. I use that a lot on spinning reels, where thick grease can make the reel less free spinning.
It also makes a good cleaning solvent, and wont varnish like wd40.
Quote from: MarcosG on August 19, 2015, 07:49:13 PM
I just came back from Emerald Isle where I was doing some fishing with my kids off of a pier mostly. None of the reels go wet wet with salt water but the exterior gets some of the salt from the breeze. I was going to wipe them off with a wet cloth, spray some of REM oil or silicone (wasn't sure which is betterand wipe off the excess before put them away for next year's vacation. Inside they have been lubed by me (thanks for this forum and the tutorials here).
The rods themselves I just washed with water a after dried I sprayed silicone.
Too bad I can only go fishing once a year 😂
Remember, your line brings the salt water to the reel every time you reel in!
I have a Remoil/CorrosionX mix as a light durable oil for bearings.
I mix corrosion X with Yamaha grease for the inside parts and Shimano Permalube for shimanos only. I just want to preserve the outer parts. I'm afraid to use something too strong that could damage the plastic decals. This REM oil is also cheap, $7.00.
"Remember, your line brings the salt water to the reel every time you reel in!"
True! I forgot about that. Would be ok to spray the line as well without damaging it (mono and braid) ?
After reading a thread here about which anti-corrosion brand is better i bought myself a spray can of WD-40 SPECIALIST LONG TERM CORROSION INHIBITOR. I also sometimes use TSI 301 for anti-corrosion.
Quote from: MarcosG on August 21, 2015, 11:35:07 AM
"Remember, your line brings the salt water to the reel every time you reel in!"
True! I forgot about that. Would be ok to spray the line as well without damaging it (mono and braid) ?
I personally wouldn't do that, just rinse the reel and rod off with fresh water and let it dry then apply the lubricant to the reel.
Joe
Quote from: Reel 224 on August 21, 2015, 02:28:00 PM
Quote from: MarcosG on August 21, 2015, 11:35:07 AM
"Remember, your line brings the salt water to the reel every time you reel in!"
True! I forgot about that. Would be ok to spray the line as well without damaging it (mono and braid) ?
I personally wouldn't do that, just rinse the reel and rod off with fresh water and let it dry then apply the lubricant to the reel.
Joe
x2 unless it's environmentally friendly...
I have used a spray bottle to mist the line on my conventionals with fresh water to relax the line to help prevent back lash, but never any oils. Besides that even if you do spray the line with an oil of any nature, it's not going to prevent water from coming back as you retrieve the line, even silicone will still track water to the reel.
A common practice that I was taught 60 some years ago. Always rinse you reels with fresh water after fishing all day.
Thanks for all the good advices as usual. Always learning something new from you guys.
Regards to all
Sorry, I missed the part where you say to rinse the rod as well. The rod has some metal and the gripper is made out of (sponge) soft material. Can I rinse the rod and apply some silicone spray on the metal and gripper only and wipe off the excess? I've seen some rods where the gripper is all dried up.
Quote from: MarcosG on August 24, 2015, 03:14:43 PM
Sorry, I missed the part where you say to rinse the rod as well. The rod has some metal and the gripper is made out of (sponge) soft material. Can I rinse the rod and apply some silicone spray on the metal and gripper only and wipe off the excess? I've seen some rods where the gripper is all dried up.
You could certainly spray the rod with Silicone but I'm not so sure you would want to spray it on the grip. If the grip is EVA it isn't necessary. How old is the rod? Those rods that you are seeing that are all dried and crumbly are most likely the old foam handles, and honestly I don't think there is anything that you can do to save them. You may try Leather New, but if it is put on to heavily it will soak in like a sponge and really be a pain to handle when you are fishing. You don't want something on the grips that will make it slippery.
Honestly I never apply anything to my rods other then the older reel seats I will apply some light oil and then wipe it with a dry rag. Be careful with oils and sprays on the reel and rod, unless it's going to be stored for any length of time. To much oil or even silicone can build up and be counter productive and cause more problems by drawing dust and dirt to them. Less is more.
Joe
Most are Shimanos, Daiwa and Ugly Stick (made in US).
I'll just make it simple, rinse, dry with a soft cloth. Maybe a little oil just on the metal parts and that's it.
For some reason I believe I try to do more than I need to take care of my fishing equipment, don't know why😐
There should be a name for guys like me ::)
Quote from: MarcosG on August 24, 2015, 05:31:40 PM
Most are Shimanos, Daiwa and Ugly Stick (made in US).
I'll just make it simple, rinse, dry with a soft cloth. Maybe a little oil just on the metal parts and that's it.
For some reason I believe I try to do more than I need to take care of my fishing equipment, don't know why😐
There should be a name for guys like me ::)
We are all in the same boat with you, I just learned that some things need little to no special attention. You are fine asking questions with regard to you equipment, it is better to ask here then to just do nothing.
Joe