Nice job. One can also use the degreasing agents in a denture cleaning vibrator tray for a faster method. Remember to go quickly and clean the agents out immediately when done. Your system works great for steel bearings but as much as I love Super Lube, wouldn't use it on ceramic or hybrid bearings. Grease is great for bearings to reduce wear and some heat but sucks in the bearings that are directly responsible for supporting the spools in baitcasters. Grease actually increases the drag on the spindles/axles/shafts and reduces the casting distances. For all the other bearings on baitcasters and all spinning reels, Super Lube is great. Typically oil for bearings, grease for gears but low speed bearings can also benefit from a high quality grease.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

I should have mentioned that almost every reel I own is a spinning reel. I typically use the super lube oil (not the grease) in my spinning reel bearings (freshwater). I usually use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean all of my reel parts including the bearings but I decided to do the video without using it because I assumed most people didn't own one. Thanks for the info/suggestions on the bearings for the spools of conventional reels, I am pinning this comment to the top of the list so others will hopefully see that as well. Tight lines!

ReelX from Corrosion X is some great stuff for keeping your reel bearings from rusting in saltwater. I use it on all my reels and clean bearings in an ultrasonic cleaner I bought off Amazon for like $20. Great video thanks for sharing

Great tutorial, very informative! Thank you! 👍

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another good video. As far as cleaning bearings, ultrasonic cleaners are the best. I've had bearings that I thought were bad and got them clean with an ultrasonic cleaner.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

I agree and use one myself. This video was done so people without one can clean their bearings too. I just assumed most people don't own one but they sure are a great tool to have!

I use paint thinner when cleaning my reels and use welder's brushes from HF cut short like you show. Blow dry with air compressor. Reassemble using Corrosion-X only on the bearings, a little Corrosion-X on the brush mixed with reel butter on all reel moving parts, reel butter only on the carbon drag washers. I fish almost exclusively salt water and use Stradic spinning reels. I have not had any issues with my system.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good way of going about it👍 I personally use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean my reels. I do so many every year that it really cuts down on cleaning time. This video was just to show someone how they can clean bearings by hand. I just assumed most people don't own an ultrasonic cleaner so this method would be something more people would find useful. Here is a link to the video of my ultrasonic cleaner: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKVq28ajpN2wYrw.html They are handy to have for a lot of things other than fishing reels too 👍

thanks !!! the best response to a youtube question ever, very good help thanks again,im going to do my reels soon

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad to help!

@lazycarper7925

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby a few years ago, i heard a guy says that singer sewing machine oil, use to be good for bearings, ,have you any input on that as my wife has some ,cheers

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

@@lazycarper7925 it will work but it will need to be oiled more frequently. It is a very low viscosity oil so it will work its way out of the bearing more quickly than the super lube. An oil that would be an in between regular grease and oil would be bar and chain oil used for chainsaws. Not as thick as grease not as thin a most oils but very sticky/clingy and will stay where you put it for quite a while.

@lazycarper7925

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby thanks again, ill get the super lube, and keep it for future reels

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

@@lazycarper7925 no problem and tight lines!

No worries on the water...just sore shoulders!! I'm partial to both in the Salt....Appreciate the How to...And what with!!

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

Well, there is the word straight from a saltwater guy 👍

Great information. Thanks very much.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

👍

Excellent! Thank you!

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, thank you for watching!

Thanks FH,,, I know who you are from the AT site> I appreciate your insight... and I agree Super Lube grease is the "bomb" for freshwater applications...havent tried the oil yet. Super Lube grease, and TSI 321 on bearings works good for me on my freshwater spinners.....gotta look into the oil... Thanks , Brett

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

Oh cool, a fellow AT member 👍 Thanks for commenting on the video! I like the SL oil. It is a little more viscous than a lot of oils that most people like for bearings but still much thinner than packed in grease. That extra viscosity helps it stay in place a little longer IMO. I'd say it is worth a try if you haven't used it before. You may like it and it is very inexpensive!

Good job, God bless you

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well done thanks!

Those disposable brushes are available in packs of 20 for about $4 at Michael's. In the hobby section. WD40 is good for cleaning out old grease and has a more pleasant smell than mineral spirits.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the brushes! WD-40 does a good job too but does leave a residue where the pure solvents don't. Not saying there is anything wrong with that, just mentioning it. WD-40 does a good job because it is made up of 50% Mineral Spirits but you are right, it certainly smells better! Naptha (which is basically the same thing as Zippo lighter fluid) doesn't smell as bad to me as Mineral Spirits and it is a more powerful solvent so it works much quicker with no residue left behind. I have used WD-40 myself to clean bearings before 👍 Also, the knockoff spray lube Walmart sells works just as well as WD-40 IMO for just over 1/2 the price. In fact, I'd bet WD-40 repackages their product for Wally World's house brand. It is quite a bit cheaper and smells and acts identical. Super Tech Lubricant, 8 oz www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-Lubricant-8-oz/21618346

Abec 7 ceramic bearings in my reel are super loud....can I add a drop of reel butter oil to quite them a little or no?

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't hurt to try. Usually when bearings are noisy it is either due to lack of lubrication, being dirty or internal corrosion or damage.

@paulsapolis6007

3 жыл бұрын

I heard ceramic bearings are naturally loud anyways

Out of all the folks I've known who have worked in the trades not one has ever mention Super Lube, which is surprising.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

It is used a lot by reel collectors who rebuild old reels. It doesn't harden with age like regular grease so it is really nice stuff to use.

@frankracz6736

5 жыл бұрын

Kevin, okay, that makes sense.

Technically you can just remove the shield from the bearings and use ronsonol lighter fluid… It’s basically just naphtha. When it dries it leaves a thin layer of mineral oil on the bearings. But if you’re going to abuse your reel by leaving it outside and letting it get rained in you might be better off going with something like TSI 321 or yellow rocket fuel… But I wouldn’t ever put grease in the bearings. They are simple to take apart if they do need a little lubrication.

I clean them with a paper towel then I add about 2 or 3 drops of oil then I pack grease tight in them after about 10 minutes of reeling and casting it loosens up and feels perfect. BTW these bearing don't coat much sometimes just buy a new bearing and put it in and toss the old 1

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

I keep a lot of bearings on hand. If I order one I at least order 5 to 10 to have extras (I rebuild a lot of reels). You are right, they are cheap but usually a clean and relube is all that is needed. I use an ultrasonic cleaner normally, but I know most people don't have one so I thought I'd do a video to show people who don't an easy way to clean them up. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

BTW, I thought you might want to look at some of these old reels (I rebuild a lot of vintage reels). kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKyMuKOnnbm1dJc.html I have other videos on vintage reels too.

Really informative video. I just buy a new reel. Beat the crap out of them for couple years and then buy a new one.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

Haha!

How do you feel about silicone lubricant for Saltwater? Is it a good idea?

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

I stay away from silicone grease and lube for reels personally. The reason for that is because if it ever gets on anything that needs to be repainted or glued /epoxied it can cause major problems. A lot of people who work on reels advise against silicone products for reels. That said, I'm sure someone else would say they use it with no problems. I really like the regular Super Lube multipurpose grease and oil for reels. Super Lube does make a silicone based grease and oil as well, but it says Silicone on the product name so you can avoid it if you don't want to risk using a silicone based lube. So I wouldn't recommend using silicone based products on reels personally although I will admit that I have never tried it myself. I work on my own rods and build them too so I really don't want any silicone near them (it can make the epoxy on the guide wraps not stick like it should) and that is the main reason why I don't use anything Silicone based on my fishing reels. I hope that helps, but you may want to read up on it some and decide for yourself.

@mcheng102

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby Thanks. I will take your advice into consideration. Also, what do you think about transmission oil on bearings and gears? Some guy at the bait shop that repair reels, recommended me to put the transmission oil.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

@@mcheng102 it will work but it is pretty thin. A more viscous oil that clings better and is easy to find would be 80w gear oil. Here are some links to the super lube products that I use: Super Lube 51004 Synthetic Oil with PTFE, High Viscosity, 4 oz Bottle www.amazon.com/dp/B000UKUHXK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P3ptDbAEJKMJH Super Lube 21030 Translucent White Color 3 oz. Automotive Accessories www.amazon.com/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z5ptDbYQ3TZ8W

what is you don't have a retainer ring? my abu 6600c4 is sealed

@TheFishingHobby

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure without seeing it. If it is completely sealed and there is no way to remove the seal then it may not be serviceable and will need to be replaced.

Hi, can I use Super Lube grease on drag washers?

@TheFishingHobby

2 жыл бұрын

I have. It may not be optimal but it does work well.

@walden6272

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby Thanks, I order some and will try it on my reel.

I have another question for you. Can I use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol to flush the bearings clean instead of acetone?

@TheFishingHobby

2 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't hurt to try it. WD-40 is a good degreaser too if the Iso doesn't work well enough.

@walden6272

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby ok thanks.

can abu shielded bearings be serviced?

@TheFishingHobby

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have one to look at so I don't know for sure.

@bsdgffishtuna5186

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby thanks anyways..

well my one is rusting i tried to take out the rust with wd 40 but it didint really work my bearings arent really moving like how there supposed to i dont know what to use to take it out and get it back working

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

Is it stuck in the reel body?

@debbrasookdeo4451

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby no its the bearing it self actually the little balls got rust on them and it dosent allow it to spin

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

You will probably have to just replace the bearings with new ones if they are rusted very much. Rust will make pits in the balls and they won't move freely when they get too far gone.

@debbrasookdeo4451

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby ok well thank u for taking for the advice really appricete it

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, good luck with your reel!

Super lube. Alrighty. I should probably get some of that.

@TheFishingHobby

5 жыл бұрын

It is good stuff. The grease is dielectric grease too so it repels moisture and helps keep electrical connections from corroding...really handy for boat guys 👍

This video should come with a disclaimer, “If you’re in your 40’s and can’t admit you need reading glasses, get a magnifying glass like Sherlock Holmes so you can see the tiny components of bearings”

@TheFishingHobby

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 45 and I can still see them, not sure how much longer that will last though 😂

@Hellomoderators

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby thanks for the excellent video 👍

@TheFishingHobby

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Super lube is ok but people tend to put things like automotive oil and grease, silicon products, Vaseline, etc., in their reels and it's a big problem. Oil and grease designed for fishing reels is very inexpensive and a small tub will last the average person years. I highly recommend people just buy products made for reel servicing.

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

I don't disagree with that. I've been using super lube oil and grease for years now and I rebuild dozens of reels a year (mostly vintage spinning reels) and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Super lube is pretty popular amongst those of us who collect and fish with vintage reels. 👍

@jeffsmith825

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby yeah super lube is a great product in general and works well in fishing reels for sure. It actually does really well as a drag grease because of the viscosity and its ability to work at high temperature. I just don't want people to think any non fishing reel grease or oil will work. I've seen some crazy stuff servicing reels over the years!

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffsmith825 I can imagine what you have run across 😆 I know I've seen some nasty reels! I use super lube on carbon fiber drags and old leather drag washers too.

@jeffsmith825

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFishingHobby yeah I've seen some awfully disgusting reels. The worst is usually automotive grease. Some lower viscosity automotive oil won't kill a reel although I would certainly not recommend it but the grease will destroy a reel. I reread my original comment, I didn't mean to be argumentative, I should've used a different term than "ok" for super lube as it's a good product. I just know people hear "grease" as a general term and think the grease they pack the bearings on their trailer with will work on their reel (saw that one not to long ago)!

@TheFishingHobby

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffsmith825 I've seen some I suspected as wheel bearing grease (blue but waayyy thicker than blue reel grease). Some of those greases also break down plastics which are common in modern reels...not a good combo at all.