4THALOVE 45 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 just come across this browsing through the shimano site if any one owns one and wasnt sure on how to look after ya gear http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/customer_service0/reel_maintenance_instructions.htmlcheers 4THA trihull, Wahoo, Poppa Snake and 6 others 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicw 0 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Why no WD-40 on spinning reels. I dont see how it can do damage to it? nicw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 not sure nic have heard not to use it before reckon it breaks down the grease oil not 100% though anyone else now any better??cheers 4THA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest horses4courses Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I've always used WD 40 / CRC as they are a water displacement agent,and not detrimental to mono lines.......never thought of it breaking down grease though :ohmy: ..........might have to dig deeper on this one....... 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I've always used WD 40 / CRC as they are a water displacement agent' date='and not detrimental to mono lines.......never thought of it breaking down grease though :ohmy: ..........might have to dig deeper on this one.......[/quote']quote from shimano page Do not use WD-40® or any degreaser, as it will cause premature wear and tear on the internal parts of your reel.which makes me think that wd40 eats away the reel grease over time ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest horses4courses Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I read that and was :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy: I'll never forgive my old boy for telling me otherwise 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Whilst I can understand shimano's view not to use WD 40 on the internals of the reel, i do like to spray the outside of my reels with inbox every now and then. This just puts a protective coating over the nooks and cranny's of the reel to hopefully keep out any salt.I especially like to inox the bail arm roller bearing as it exposed to the elements more so than the other bearings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicw 0 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I've always used WD 40 / CRC as they are a water displacement agent' date='and not detrimental to mono lines.......never thought of it breaking down grease though :ohmy: ..........might have to dig deeper on this one.......[/quote']Same here never thought there was a problem with it nicw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Guilty as charged. Mostly used to flush out the bearings etc then use reel oil and Ardent reel butter/grease. Like Nanman i use the ol' inox over the body and a drop of abu garcia reel oil on the bail arm bearing, reel grip etc, maybe every 6 months though, lazy i guess.Thanks heaps for the link 4tha.This site is killer. http://alantani.com/ trihull, 4THALOVE and Cleaver 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Nothing wrong with wd40 on the outside of the reel,bail spring ect,if you put grease on the gears ect and srpay wd40 on the INSIDE of the reel it does make the grease go runny if it comes into contact.I"ve done it before and noticed it,but it does more good than harm if sprayed on outside moving parts . 4THALOVE, Cleaver and Just Me 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest horses4courses Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Whew,I can breathe easy now ..........I have never put it inside on the gears / crank case etc........just on the "outside"......thought maybe it might slip down the main shaft,past the spool and into the "guts"...........breathe again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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