How do you clean rust off of SS guides?

[wiseguy]

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]

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]

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]

naval jelly??

[kayakhunter]

rewrap it.

[wiseguy]

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]

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]

wd40 takes some rust off too wipe down with papertowel

[Aaron]

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

[old_rookie]

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]

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

[mrJB]

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]

Corrosion X :biggrinjester:

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

[wiseguy]

THanks guys!

[Jzo]

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

Nice, thx for the great info.

[Billy V]

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

Keep it on the guides, not the rod.