Hi, I have a few old Shimano Calcutta reels that probably need some lube jobs, and I'm wondering if I can use WD40 for cleaning and Tri-Flow for some lube job. Will they be safe to use? I know I bought some genuine Reel Cleaners, but I can't find them to save my life    I look forward to your response, and Much Obliged!  Best, Ed

do not use wd40 0n a reel. get quality reel lubricants.

11 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

do not use wd40 0n a reel. get quality reel lubricants.

Wii this do? Just found it on Amazon. For 2 oz can, it looks big

 

thats for gears. bearings get a drop of oil.

1 hour ago, dodgeguy said:

thats for gears. bearings get a drop of oil.

So, what do you recommend?

Go with Ts-321. Auction site has it for $5.99

6 hours ago, Eddie101 said:

So, what do you recommend?

 

@Delaware Valley Tackle ?

7 hours ago, Eddie101 said:

So, what do you recommend?

I use Lews reel oil on my Lews reels. And Lews grease on gears.

I have two older Calcutta 251's and would not use WD40 or Tri-Flow on these fishing reels.   I would stick with Shimano Bantam Oil and Drag Grease.  I have had one of the Calcutta's for 15+ years that I clean and lube each year and it fishes like new.  I have replaced the spool bearings just for the heck of it and that's it.  These reels are tanks and could potentially last a life time. 

 

If you are going to use an oil with PFTE, I believe most guys like Super Lube but I can not vouch for it's longevity.  DVT I believe could answer this one.  Tri-Flow if memory serves me right is what we used on our stitchers at a printing company I use to work at.  It was good stuff but we needed to apply in large amounts and then after awhile it would need to cleaned off with a gas like cleaner (Quick Dry 66) because it would gum up.

Just got some lucas oil reel oil - I like it

I have an old 250 Calcutta I clean once a year or every 2 or 3 yrs. - tiny dab of grease on gears - drop of oil on bearings - tiny drop on level wind - still can't believe how far I can cast a frog with these reels.

I use brake cleaner if I feel a need to clean thoroughly.

Oh baby when you get some in your eye!  I use Paslode tool cleaner from Home depot, not as nasty. 

To be clear, WD-40 is fine for CLEANING parts (as the OP stated). 
 

Just don’t use it as lube.

 

 I use rem-oil on bearings and penns oil marine grease on gears