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Some people believe that washing with tap water after a day at sea is sufficient maintenance. Others say that tap water contains Chlorine, an even more corrosive salt than sea water, so it's better to not wash with tap water if you are gonna use it every week. For me, I do not enjoy shopping. So I'll try my darnedest to keep all my gear lasting as long as I can. Salt-X may be an additional expense, but if it can keep corrosion away, it's worth the extra effort and expense.
Here's a quick note on the effectiveness of Salt-X and Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine grease when used in combination to prevent rust and corrosion.
https://gaspinggurami.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/long-term-test-salt-x-and-quicksilver-2-4-c-marine-grease/
I've been a fan of Quicksilver 2-4-C for a couple of years. It works o.k. as a drag grease as well ;)
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on August 12, 2016, 10:40:15 AM
I've been a fan of Quicksilver 2-4-C for a couple of years. It works o.k. as a drag grease as well ;)
I like it for my steering grease as well as for the propeller drive shaft splines. Since it works so well for these, I figure it will work well for protecting a reel from corrosion too.
But I really hate the smell. It's smells similar to cockroaches.
LL
salt X is a great product, I have used the Mercury grease but not for reels. I like corrosion X on a rag for a light wipe down.