lilcraw Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I have searched and not found so will ask , What is the best thing to use to CLEAN your cork handles at the end of the year, I have seen where guys have them look like NEW each beginning of season ??????? thanks in advance, for you input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodtrader Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Use Soft-Scrub cleaner on a piece of fine scotch-brite pad. It will take the dirt and grim right off. After cleaning you can seal it with a cork sealer or leave it raw and clean again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Tooth brush, or other similarly bristled brush, and Simple Green cleaner. Have also heard 409 works well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Use Soft-Scrub cleaner on a piece of fine scotch-brite pad. It will take the dirt and grim right off. After cleaning you can seal it with a cork sealer or leave it raw and clean again next year. What would you advise as far as sealing?? Is it better to seal them or not? If the answer is to seal 'em, what does a good job... wood sealer??? What english comdy group is known for this qoute, " and more " Sorry I did taht:twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Monty pythons flying circus. I don't know if it is just me, but when I buy a new pole, I am thinking to myself, "how long is it going to take this thing to wear in". To me, it is like a leather jacket, looking new is just not cool. I'm not so sure that sealing the cork would be a good idea. I think that its grip qualities might be impaired, but I will cower to more informed opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 The best way to clean the handles and not remove any cork is to use a large eraser. It takes a little time to do but it works great. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwendt1978 Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 lol this is funny. I totally agree with Vodkaman on this. Looking worn is a much better look in my opinion. "Hey check this guy out, just bought a whole new set of rods!" But then again I'm anal on not letting my reels get any boat rash so to each his own. I have Curado's that are 5 seasons old that look like they just came out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapupa Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 x2 Soft Scrub and no sealer:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbkindle Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 kb i use bleach and a scrub brush no sealer tryed it once to slick kb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 I don't know if it's the "right" thing to use, but I've used the "Magic Eraser" that you can use to clean your walls and it worked well... Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaozu Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 I like the dirty handles. They feel better and STICK better in my hand. The new ones don't have that stickiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt of marines Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Baby wipes work good also I wipe the whole rod down after each use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Yea but, that's what my Marine Sgt say when they finally went into Iraq, SEND MORE BABY WHIPS!!!! It think it was SOP for taking a shower... Semper Fi and thatnk you for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 As long as you don't start going on about pink skirts, you'll be OK. Welcome to the fray Seargent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Reel Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I use hair shampoo, wet the cork rub in the shampoo with your hands and rinse, makes the cork soft and conditioned and looks like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smirkplug Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Im crazy, but i enjoy leaving the plastic wrap on as long as possible, 1-3 years is good ! When cleaning i use soap, hot water, and a teflon scratchy pad, or any kind of pot scrubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I don't use my rod's enough to have to clean them.... yet . There are many more lakes around me where I'm going to college . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodtrader Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 smirkplug, keep an eye on the cork if you leave the plastic on. Moisture will get in there and start to discolor and rot the cork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Looks like there are plenty of different ways to "clean" cork handles but for me it`s always been..... Brillo or Ajax pads. Been using them for years and the end results is the cork always cleans up great. I don`t care how dirty. I just scrub them down and rinse with water. Sometimes it does take a couple of tries but it`s the end result I`m after......clean. Like they say, there`s more than one way to skin a cat. No offense to cat owners intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
