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Title: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: Jaanman on February 24, 2013, 09:58:14 PM
Does anyone use #0000 steelwool to clean the side rings, frame post and spool on Penn's 113h . Just bought a couple reels and they need a little cleaning ..nothing severe though . (chrome)
I apologize if this has been ask before.........
Larry
Title: Re: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: RowdyW on February 24, 2013, 10:19:27 PM
Works for me. I've been using it for years on chrome. It will not scratch chrome because chrome is harder than mild steel.     Rudy
Title: Re: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: Cone on February 25, 2013, 04:12:23 AM
I know that steel wool rusts. I know pieces can embed themselves and when they rust it makes a mess. Don't ask me how I know.  :( Brass or ss wool if you can find it is much safer. A scotchbrite pad is also another option. JMO Bob
Title: Re: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: Bryan Young on February 25, 2013, 06:39:55 AM
I just use CLR and a tooth brush.
Title: Re: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: RowdyW on February 25, 2013, 07:18:00 AM
Quote from: Bryan Young on February 25, 2013, 06:39:55 AM
I just use CLR and a tooth brush.
Hey Bryan, I think toothpaste would taste better.   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: Nessie Hunter on February 25, 2013, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: RowdyW on February 25, 2013, 07:18:00 AM
Quote from: Bryan Young on February 25, 2013, 06:39:55 AM
I just use CLR and a tooth brush.
Hey Bryan, I think toothpaste would taste better.   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hahahahahaha !!!!    ;D

I use the nylon scrubby pads also (Scotchbrite style)...
Works great for me..... 




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Title: Re: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: Irish Jigger on February 25, 2013, 06:52:05 PM
Quote from: Cone on February 25, 2013, 04:12:23 AM
I know that steel wool rusts. I know pieces can embed themselves and when they rust it makes a mess. Don't ask me how I know.  :( Brass or ss wool if you can find it is much safer. A scotchbrite pad is also another option. JMO Bob

X2,Very true,it can leave you with a rusty reel.
Title: Re: #0000 steelwool for cleaning
Post by: Joel.B on March 04, 2013, 04:47:14 PM
I use bronze wool- wont scratch gun finishes yet removes rust pretty good (as well as old copper pennies) does not leave nasty dust that can rust and hurt bearings and such.......