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

wiseguy · 11-08-2010, 08:14 AM

Hey guys, two of my rods are rusted from the guides pretty bad, any good chemicals out there that would clean them right up? Thanks in advance for your help.

Jimmyz123 · 11-08-2010, 08:41 AM

If you're using chemicals try Never Dull, it's in a silver and blue can at Walmart. That will work but it will take you some time. You could also try using a buffing wheel on a dremel but at low speed.

fishinkid2010 · 11-08-2010, 08:41 AM

You want to be very careful with the inside of the guide rings. Any nicks will chaff your line. No not use a stiff wire brush if you don't have to.
I would recommend simple vinegar. I have restored some old rod that the guides were pretty corroded on, soaking them in vinegar got most of the corrosion off. If you can figure out a way to set up your rod so just the guides are hanging in a little cup of vinegar, you ought to be good. (I obviously cut the guides off the blank when I soaked them in white vinegar)
You might also try polishing them afterwards with super fine crocus cloth.

old_rookie · 11-08-2010, 08:45 AM

naval jelly??

kayakhunter · 11-08-2010, 09:03 AM

rewrap it.

wiseguy · 11-08-2010, 10:08 AM

WOw! Thanks for all the tips guys! Not really worth rewrapping the rod, its a cheap penn rod, but I love it! THe only thing I've done to it was put x-wrap on the cork handel.

BT · 11-08-2010, 11:58 AM

Barkeepers/Bartenders friend (forgot which on it is called). Its like a powder line ajax. that with a soft cloth or sponge should help.

Tinhman · 11-08-2010, 12:46 PM

wd40 takes some rust off too wipe down with papertowel

Aaron · 11-08-2010, 02:05 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, 06:44 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, 07:14 PM

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

Jzo · 11-09-2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

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

Nice, thx for the great info.

mrJB · 11-08-2010, 07:19 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, 07:36 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.

11-08-2010, 08:14 AM	#1
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	How do you clean rust off of SS guides? Hey guys, two of my rods are rusted from the guides pretty bad, any good chemicals out there that would clean them right up? Thanks in advance for your help.

11-08-2010, 08:41 AM	#3
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	You want to be very careful with the inside of the guide rings. Any nicks will chaff your line. No not use a stiff wire brush if you don't have to. I would recommend simple vinegar. I have restored some old rod that the guides were pretty corroded on, soaking them in vinegar got most of the corrosion off. If you can figure out a way to set up your rod so just the guides are hanging in a little cup of vinegar, you ought to be good. (I obviously cut the guides off the blank when I soaked them in white vinegar) You might also try polishing them afterwards with super fine crocus cloth. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

11-08-2010, 11:58 AM	#7
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Barkeepers/Bartenders friend (forgot which on it is called). Its like a powder line ajax. that with a soft cloth or sponge should help. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

11-08-2010, 12:46 PM	#8
Tinhman "ZzZZzzzzzzzzz!" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: cali Posts: 53	wd40 takes some rust off too wipe down with papertowel __________________ "Work hard, party hard, fish hard"...

11-08-2010, 07:14 PM	#11
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.

11-08-2010, 08:41 AM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	If you're using chemicals try Never Dull, it's in a silver and blue can at Walmart. That will work but it will take you some time. You could also try using a buffing wheel on a dremel but at low speed.

11-08-2010, 08:45 AM	#4
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	naval jelly??

11-08-2010, 09:03 AM	#5
kayakhunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange Posts: 207	rewrap it.

11-08-2010, 10:08 AM	#6
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	WOw! Thanks for all the tips guys! Not really worth rewrapping the rod, its a cheap penn rod, but I love it! THe only thing I've done to it was put x-wrap on the cork handel.

11-08-2010, 02:05 PM	#9
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, 07:19 PM	#13
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, 07:36 PM	#14
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.

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