Daiwa Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hi all, Just wondering which degreaser would recommend, that won't harm the finish and paint on reels. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braith Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I'm a self taught novice. I have used Electrolube Ultrasolve,from Dick Smiths- it is hard to get. I've used Triflow Rapid Clean. It is very good, plenty of pressure from the can. I get it from pushbike shops or gun dealers. The eaiest to find is Zippo lighter fluid-any tobacconist. With the bearings I like to rinse them then hit em with 100 psi air to spin em then keep repeating this till they spin free. I haven't ruined any paint with this, BUT solvents are more dangerous to YOU than your reel. Take care especially if you are young. Hope this helps Braith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I use white spirits for everything except bearings... Then I use carburetor cleaner in an aerosol can. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMG Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 umm I wouldnt use degreaser near anything unless I wanted to be stripped back to bare metal or bare. sorry but I wouldnt put that stuff near my rods or reels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 On 12/15/2016 at 6:51 PM, DMG said: umm I wouldnt use degreaser near anything unless I wanted to be stripped back to bare metal or bare. sorry but I wouldnt put that stuff near my rods or reels. Sound advice, but when you need to really clean bearings lighter fluid is the go. Zippo fluid in a can is a must if you are doing your own servicing. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfella Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hi Fellas; To clean reel I always use Shellie. Removes grease and oil and does not leave a residue. The ice cream container is ideal along with a toothbrush. To get into tight areas I use a babies toothbrush. For general degreasing Karcher make one that is water based and works a treat. Best of all it does not stink!! Cheers. Oldfella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillie Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 follow slinkymalinky he knows his stuff regarding reel maintenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 from all of the above 3 goodies are 1. kero and toothbrush, 2.take photos and 3, don't,don't and don't spin up bearings using compressed air when they are dry.....goes for wheel bearings on car/trailer etc Jim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Zippo lighter fluid for me I use a zippo so it's always on hand and it degrease removes the residue from price stickers it's very versatile stuff! Dries quick with no residue Edited February 22, 2017 by luderick -angler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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