How do you clean rust off of SS guides? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron · 11-08-2010, 01:05 PM

No chemicals needed...fine to super fine steel wool and some soapy or vinegar water works like a champ.

old_rookie · 11-08-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

No chemicals needed...fine to super fine steel wool and some soapy or vinegar water works like a champ.

Can this be used on hooks too? Or just chuck them?

Matt · 11-08-2010, 06:14 PM

For hooks use a wire brush and a hook sharpener, gets it perfect everytime!

Jzo · 11-09-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

For hooks use a wire brush and a hook sharpener, gets it perfect everytime!

Nice, thx for the great info.

Billy V · 11-09-2010, 07:20 PM

CLR
Calicum, Lime, Rust
http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbasic.htm

Keep it on the guides, not the rod.

mrJB · 11-08-2010, 06:19 PM

Generally steel wool is not used in a marine environment as the left over particles will leave rust stains where they fall unnoticed. Try ultra fine bronze wool from a marine store or some paint stores. Also try "Limeaway", the hardwater calcium remover.

Gino · 11-08-2010, 06:36 PM

Corrosion X

it dominates rust on my stuff, its $14 for a a can though so use conservatively you dont need much for guides.

wiseguy · 11-09-2010, 06:08 AM

THanks guys!

11-08-2010, 06:14 PM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	For hooks use a wire brush and a hook sharpener, gets it perfect everytime! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

11-09-2010, 07:20 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	CLR Calicum, Lime, Rust http://www.jelmar.com/CLRbasic.htm Keep it on the guides, not the rod. __________________

11-08-2010, 06:19 PM	#6
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Generally steel wool is not used in a marine environment as the left over particles will leave rust stains where they fall unnoticed. Try ultra fine bronze wool from a marine store or some paint stores. Also try "Limeaway", the hardwater calcium remover. __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

11-08-2010, 01:05 PM	#1
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	No chemicals needed...fine to super fine steel wool and some soapy or vinegar water works like a champ.

11-08-2010, 06:36 PM	#7
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Corrosion X it dominates rust on my stuff, its $14 for a a can though so use conservatively you dont need much for guides.

11-09-2010, 06:08 AM	#8
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	THanks guys!