Mike Y Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Paul I think you were using Salt-X to get the salt form your reels on our Alderney trip - if so what strength mixture do you use and are you ahppy with the results? Any one else use Salt-X or similar? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 for the spray bottles i just guess it and put about an inch in the bottom and fill it with water. yes im pleased with the results and it gives peace of mind. I have a bucket for dipping and soaking- works wonders on terminal tackle- tobys spinners, hooks etc PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I bought a little 1 gal plastic 'dustbin' with a lid, the sort used as waste paper bins. I 3/4 fill this, add 2oz Salt-x and soak everything in it. For a hand spray bottle, I add 1/2oz salt-ex and top up with water and spray the rod fittings, rings, etc., and any parts of the boat which may be susceptible, e.g. stainless fittings, trim tabs, engine and hydraulic kit, etc. If you don't wash it off, it leaves a film which gives a degree of protection next time out. After a successful day, after washing down the inside of the boat, I also spray the deck with Phew-x which keeps down the niff of a boat interior under a cover and hot sun. Hope this helps. Terry B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlderneyBassman Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Is Salt-X really any good then? I've always raided the cleaning cupboard for Mr Muscle Bathroom or Viacal myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 ideal when your gear gets a soaking and you dont get to rinse it for 4 days! PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 ideal when your gear gets a soaking and you dont get to rinse it for 4 days! PJ Hhhmmm but is it any good when your gear gets a soaking and doesn't get rinsed for about 4 years as in my case Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hi I can confirm it is good stuff. I tend not to look after my reels well as some of the salt deposits show, however I used a 1ltr tub, from an old ice cream tub, and added x2 capfulls (20ml) correct mix is 15ml, and left the reel overnight. All nice and clean, I did strip the reel down first as it needed lubrication as well. Wonderful stuff, just got to find an old spray bottle now to keep on the boat. Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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