Restoring older reel with green on it...

Started by Darin Crofton, February 09, 2019, 10:34:36 PM

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Glad to help you, or others when you are ready, John —

There are some economical and sensible methods that have worked for me —

For me, it boils down to being able to disassemble a reel — use (2) types of cleaners at the same time in different beakers — Simple green cut 50/50 with water for the Bakelite, and lacquer thinner for the metal non-painted parts.

Plastic parts get a soak in hot water and Dawn dish soap overnight — or if I am in a hurry, just 10 minutes then a toothbrush. 

Simple green will ruin plastic parts — and lacquer thinner will melt them into a primordial goo — similar to melted crud.

I do have some simple procedures that will allow me to completely clean every tiny part and crevice of a reel — dried, and ready for reassembly — in less than 30 minutes.

Best,

Fred
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Darin Crofton

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How about getting these sideplates off, the insides are not too hard, but the outside plates are giving me a fit???

It's a 1/0 penn senator
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Alto Mare

I'm guessing you're talking about the rings Darin. I use a snap blade utility knife, I hold it between the ring and the plate and give it a little pressure until it moves a little. I would then use the front side of the blade and tilt it gently to open it some more.
you would then follow with a flat head screwdriver, being gentle and it should come right off.

Do this by the stand location. In case you create a little chip, it would show the least there.
Good luck!

Sal
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Darin Crofton

Quote from: Alto Mare on February 10, 2019, 10:42:58 PM
I'm guessing you're talking about the rings Darin. I use a snap blade utility knife, I hold it between the ring and the plate and give it a little pressure until it moves a little. I would then use the front side of the blade and tilt it gently to open it some more.
you would then follow with a flat head screwdriver, being gentle and it should come right off.

Do this by the stand location. In case you create a little chip, it would show the least there.
Good luck!

Sal
ahh rats, I def meant rings, thanks Sal it worked ;D ;D ;D
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