DonAndersen Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Don, while you're at it, I'm looking for someone to come clean my house on a regular basis!! Interested?! LoL P You bet - as long as I can use my car washer in there. You got central drains like the ones you see regularly in "tank"? catch ya' Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Folks, There is car wax and car cleaning products that are used for paint shining that may be mostly wax but could be and vary likely are mixed with very tiny abrasives. Be very careful what you buy. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Folks, There is car wax and car cleaning products that are used for paint shining that may be mostly wax but could be and vary likely are mixed with very tiny abrasives. Be very careful what you buy. Don Wouldn't you want just plain carnauba wax like the classic Turtle Wax or one of the others that usually comes in a tub with a foam applicator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 You guys are world class geeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Ivory is phosphate-free... http://www.caaquebec.com/Habitation/TrucsE...58-15ffe84b2853 The link also tells you why phosphates aren't good. Ivory is 99.99% pure. I guess marketing does work. Thanks for the link Headscan. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 You guys are world class geeks! I like that - "world class". Thanks dude. I think. LOL! I'm gonna write that down in my note pad. I just have to sort through my pocket protector here to find it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiasson Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Ok here's a little of my nerdy chemistry side coming out. Soap - almost all soaps - have phosphates. These are not good for the environment. If you notice a lot of laundry detergents are now "Phosphate Free". I used to work at a water treatment plant and this was a major concern and we tested for it weekly. I can't for the life of me remember why it is harmful but a quick Google search should clear that up. Anyhoo - the soap sold for camping is eco-friendly - comes in those little bottles at Wholesale, MEC, etc. That works well and is eco-friendly. I have to go repair my glasses with some scotch tape now. That's interesting because I was told once, by an allergist, that I have a mild allergy to phosphates. Even one drink of anything with preservatives containing phosphates in it, cheap beer for example, makes me feel a bit off. I always found it harsh but perhaps I should be using ivory soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishfairwx Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Well I think it will be a warm bath or shower with the Phosphate free Camping soap, and a loving rub with Pledge... then I think my rods will love me long time!!!!! Thanks for all your input on this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 headscan, I use carnauba wax I get from Lee Valley. Little pricey and I use it on reel seat inserts. Don Rickr, You really can't blame Flyfishfairwx for wanting to get the porcelain thundermug effluent off his fishing pole. After all, about 1,000,000 people try to coat your gear every day. Some with success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeppowder Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I say no to waxing my rod before fishing the Bow! :$*%&: I'll stay with the phoshate free soap and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyer Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I have never thought of cleaning my rod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewflyfish Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I can't believe no one else does this. I just use Armorall wipes. Just one wipe is all you need.....they work like a charm and make quick work. andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadensis Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I use CLR on my rods. It gets rid of the haze which is actually hard water stains, works like a dream. I am not sure I would use WD40 on my rod. However it works wonders when you spray it on a streamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 On rods I just use dish soap and water for a good clean, then a super light coat of minwax has served me well for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 personally, i find falling in the river a few times a year keeps the dust down and works perfectly well for rod cleaning... there has to be some purpose to my little swimming adventures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 personally, i find falling in the river a few times a year keeps the dust down and works perfectly well for rod cleaning... there has to be some purpose to my little swimming adventures... I either claim that I'm washing the inside of my waders or I was too hot and needed to cool off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I either claim that I'm washing the inside of my waders or I was too hot and needed to cool off. i suppose that could work, but i wet wade in the summer. i can't claim i'm washing the inside of anything without someone giving me a sideways look, nodding and walking away slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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