Hey all,

I am interested in finding someone (someplace) that does good work cleaning/oiling reels.  I know that there are a number of places out there that advertise their services, but does anyone know a place, from personal experience, word of mouth, etc., that has a good reputation of this?  I am in Ohio, and I am looking primarily for cleaning/oiling of all my casting reels.  Thanks in advance.

Call Phil at Rod & Reel Repair.

3612 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207-3719

(703) 528-3022

You can ship him the reels and he'll get them turned around quickly. He is as fair as they come.

Ernie

Just as a heads up before I start calling, what is an average price that I can expect to pay?  I have roughly 10 or so casting reels and 3-4 spinning reels in need of a good clean and lube.  Thanks again!

http://delawarevalleytackle.com/

DVT helps BassResource exist by sponsorship. Mike is a solid guy.  There is a discount for Bass Resource members.  I think Mike charges less than $20.

That will cost between 200-300.00 to have all those reels cleaned and shipped. What part of Ohio are you located.

what is an average price that I can expect to pay?

You can work that out with Phil....it will be @$15  depending on the reel and the condition.

Ernie

NW Ohio (Ada/Lima area.  I am originally from near the Mansfield/Ashland area, but have since "moved west" for schooling.  lol

Or you can do it yourself....on second thought don't if your like a couple of guys I know ;D

Major cleanings are totally different, but its amazing what some well placed drops of reel lube will do.

Send them to Delaware Valley Tackle, sent 6 baitcasters to them a couple weeks. They do great work and offer a discount to BR members.

NW Ohio (Ada/Lima area. I am originally from near the Mansfield/Ashland area, but have since "moved west" for schooling. lol

what kind of reels do you have? Do you go to Ohio Northern?

http://delawarevalleytackle.com/

DVT helps BassResource exist by sponsorship. Mike is a solid guy. There is a discount for Bass Resource members. I think Mike charges less than $20.

he's a really nice guy, i'm about to ship my reel to him today actually.

My stuff's headed to Mike at DVT.

Ultrasonic Cleaners have different strengths. If you purchase a unit that is made out of plastic, the plastic itself absorbs the ultrasonic power which reduces cleaning power. The better units are made of all stainless steel including the basket that holds your part.

If removing lettering or paint off of the reels is a concern, then lower bath temperatures are recommended. The other factor in all of this is the cleaning agent you use. Some cleaning agents are a lot more aggressive then others. You should use alkaline based soaps. Try using a lower bath temperature along with a small amount of soap, maybe a 20-1 dilation ratio to start.

One more thing that will help you, Keep an eye on how long you are cleaning for. The longer you are in the bath, the more chance you have of removing something that you don't want to.

Hope that helps!

Frank

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The cost of a reel service for forum members is $16.20 ($18-10%). Turn around varies with season but nothing sits around and jobs witha deadline can be scheduled ahead of time.

Thanks for the votes of confidence!

Mike