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jacklam999

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wd40
« on: December 10, 2013, 09:50:07 PM »
Just wonder if it is ok to use wd40 to oil the centerpin reel spindle?or need special kind of reel oil?
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Paulo

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Re: wd40
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2013, 10:04:56 PM »
Do not use WD40 on your CP. Use any type of reel oil or light lubricating oil. Pneumatic gun oil is fairly light if you have it. WD40 is a silicone lubricant and also a cleanser, it will break down existing lubrication without leaving a durable long lasting coat for lubrication like oil.
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jacklam999

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Re: wd40
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2013, 10:31:10 PM »
does the tackle store carry those reel oil?
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Fish Assassin

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Re: wd40
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2013, 10:40:11 PM »
Super Lube Sportsman's Lubricant
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Re: wd40
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2013, 10:41:17 PM »
yah all shops have it
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Shawn6o4

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Re: wd40
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2013, 12:38:32 AM »
Canadian tire has it called reel butter
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jacklam999

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Re: wd40
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2013, 01:07:30 AM »
how much is it
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Shawn6o4

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Re: wd40
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2013, 01:36:23 AM »
Not sure... under 10$ they have a website. Or did you want us to do that too?
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jacklam999

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Re: wd40
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2013, 03:17:04 AM »
oh no,I just went on the website and couldnt find any in canadian tire website, i just want to make sure i do not buy the wrong 1 and screw up my reel. Guess is better to go to the tackle store and ask the staff instead.

Thank you
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Shawn6o4

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Re: wd40
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2013, 09:57:37 AM »
Its not like I'm trying to give out false info to send you on a goose chase, I bought a bottle a month or so ago from canadian tire (Ardent Reel Butter). Don't remember how much and maybe its not listed on their website but they do carry it, they also have a phone number.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2013, 10:41:23 AM »
Quote from: jacklam999 on December 11, 2013, 03:17:04 AM
i just want to make sure i do not buy the wrong 1 and screw up my reel.

Thank you

What kind of centerpin reel .  Bearing or bushing ?
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Fish Assassin

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Re: wd40
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2013, 11:44:02 AM »
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TheFishingLad

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Re: wd40
« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2013, 01:20:07 PM »
Little fun fact. WD stands for water displacement. It pretty much F's crap up.
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Johnny Canuck

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Re: wd40
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2013, 01:23:54 PM »
Quote from: TheFishingLad on December 11, 2013, 01:20:07 PM
Little fun fact. WD stands for water displacement. It pretty much F's crap up.

The 40 stands for the 40th batch/attempt at the formula.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2013, 01:29:31 PM »
Quote from: Johnny Canuck on December 11, 2013, 01:23:54 PM
The 40 stands for the 40th batch/attempt at the formula.
and together we learn.
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