Cleaning old pole

[FishinTalk]

I have an older daiwa pole that has been sitting out in the garage for years which I would like to put back in service. Its in good shape other than some roughness (oxidation) around the metal guides. Wondering what is best to clean them up -make smooth- again without damaging? They aren't too bad and no rust but I'm afraid if I don't smooth up a little it might be hard on the line. Thanks

[labill]

You might try some 400 grit (very fine) and roll it into a small diameter that will fit into the eyes and gently work the rough spots out. Another method would be to use a Dremel Tool with a small light wire rotary brush to clean the rust off. Either will work, but the Dremel is faster if you have one.

[DaveInGA]

Another thought is if you can't get the roughness out, to replace them with new guides. They sell an inexpensive set at walmart that looks reasonably decent.

[Grumpy]

Use toothpaste. Work it in good with your fingers or an old toothbrush and then rinse it off. Run a Q-tip around the surface of the guide to check for any burrs or rough places.

[crome]

Use toothpaste. Work it in good with your fingers or an old toothbrush and then rinse it off. Run a Q-tip around the surface of the guide to check for any burrs or rough places.

what gruppy said,also some vinegar and water(50/50 mix) with a fine scotch brite pad works good to

[Duckpoor]

Green Scotchbrite pads are great for cleaning and conditioning almost any surface.

And of all things :
Check the office supply store for a couple Ink erasers..
The ones I find are grey and have just the right amount of abrasion about them to polish anything and they will make a fine wire hook sharper than you will believe.
Perfect for bails on reels and ferrels that have gotten rough.

R Green

[FishinTalk]

Great ideas! I used this one and it worked very well.

Use toothpaste. Work it in good with your fingers or an old toothbrush and then rinse it off. Run a Q-tip around the surface of the guide to check for any burrs or rough places.