Recently i was going through an old tackle box and i came across a few heddon torpedos that have mildew and other stains on them.  I was wondering if there was anyway to to remove the stains without removing the paint or damaging the color schemes.  I have to take pics but could not get that show the stains very well.

Thanks,

T-Bone

take the hooks off and run them in the dishwasher,   or buy new ones

I would buy new ones but i dont think they make them in these colors anymore

T-Bone

Do not throw them away! I use toothpaste to clean lures and then put new split rings and trebles on them. Here are a few lures that had mildew on them and I cleaned and they look like new. Unfortunately they still smell like milldew and I mean they smell so strong that the whole box I keep them in smells.

Go to Wally Mart and pick up a bottle of hull cleaner - put in pan and soak lures for a few minutes - gloves on your hands (mild acid) and a toothbrush will make them look new without harming paint or metal. Removes rust stains, mildew, oil, etc.

Thanks for the help.  I will give it a shot and hope it works.

T-Bone

Try taking the hooks off and puttin them in the dishwasher.