Drennan rod scratches - any remedy?

[Weeman]

Not strictly a rod building question I know, but I have an original drennan specialist avon duo rod and over the years its picked up a few scratches and is looking a bit tatty.

These rods had a raw satin type finish (no varnish) and are vulnerable to marking and I was wondering if anyone has any tips or polish recommendations etc to spruce it up a bit?

 

[dezza]

I wouldn't worry about it mate.

I often put muck and scratches on my rods on purpose to make them look used and to prevent them getting shiny.

Don't want a rod reflecting sunlight, do we.

 

[Weeman]

Definately don't want it shiny, just to tidy it up a bit.

Its not a big problem obviously, but these are the best chub rods ever made (in my opinion) and I'd like to keep it A1 so it goes on forever.

 

[noknot]

Clean and dry them, then on a soft dry cloth add a drop of baby oil, will look as good as new

 

[preston96]

Clean and dry them, then on a soft dry cloth add a drop of baby oil, will look as good as new

Yeah, my missus gives my rod the same treatment

 

[Ray Roberts]

Lucky old you, mine just gets a spit and polish.

 

[preston96]

Lucky old you, mine just gets a spit and polish.

The spit polish is best of all!! :wh

 

[Weeman]

Good tip noknot..........and Paul, can I pop round and meet the misses

 

[preston96]

Good tip noknot..........and Paul, can I pop round and meet the misses

Leave a £5er on the mantle

 

[the indifferent crucian]

If it is actually scratched I think all you can do is flat those scratches down and then drip melted candle wax over it. Polish off the wax and you will find that you have a smooth, flat, non-shiny finish that won't get on your line and make it float like baby oil will.


I drip and polish wax on all my carbon rod spigot joints, it stops them wearing, feels better, always releases and keeps them looking like new.



Yes, it does hurt a bit as you smooth it flat with your fingertip.