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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13862140 01/26/21 07:02 PM
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Lazy Ike Extreme Angler L Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,697 garland	Like all the good info from this. I have two slightly used rods, wanna put U 40 on where can i pick up local? N. dallas,richarson, area Thanks again. Last edited by Lazy Ike; 01/26/21 07:03 PM. Reason: spelling

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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13862176 01/26/21 07:22 PM
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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13862243 01/26/21 08:15 PM
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McLovin’ TFF Team Angler M Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,550 Lake Palestine USA	Clorox cleanup spray with bleach, scrub with a brush, rinse off and towel dry...best I’ve found for this

Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13862255 01/26/21 08:22 PM
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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: Sinkey] #13862511 01/26/21 11:41 PM
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ezbassin TFF Guru E Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,992 Mansfield, Tx.	Originally Posted by Sinkey Magic Eraser pads work awesome on cleaning cork. +1 Or alcohol and a rag, maybe Simple Green if it is oily. Last edited by ezbassin; 01/26/21 11:42 PM.

Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13862610 01/27/21 12:50 AM
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big mike Extreme Angler B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,821 forney, tx	I've always used rubbing alcohol. Always worked good for me. www.lftlures.com

Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13865691 01/29/21 05:45 AM
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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: Minner Bucket] #13865867 01/29/21 01:48 PM
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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13865891 01/29/21 02:00 PM
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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13866200 01/29/21 05:01 PM
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T-Gauntt Pro Angler T Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 739 Wylie, TX	Baby wipes. Not only does it work great without using harsh chemicals, but it also softens the cork and makes for a more comfortable handle -Taylor

Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13866280 01/29/21 06:01 PM
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Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: ezbassin] #13866301 01/29/21 06:18 PM
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avid_basser TFF Celebrity A Joined: May 2019 Posts: 9,411 Pilot Point, TX, Denton	Originally Posted by ezbassin Originally Posted by Sinkey Magic Eraser pads work awesome on cleaning cork. +1 Or alcohol and a rag, maybe Simple Green if it is oily. Both of these work great...and when done cleaning allow to dry thoroughly then seal w/ U40

Re: Cleaning cork (or replace) on nice rod? [Re: rkd] #13866311 01/29/21 06:32 PM
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