Four Brothers PONTIAC Surf Reel

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Four Brothers PONTIAC Surf Reel

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All new to this so patience please. Have been cleaning and polishing on this old reel about nine hours total now and still have some to go but was wondering what you guys would suggest to spray or wipe down to retard the tarnishing. Has anyone gun blued any of these? I noticed in my Pflueger catalog they came in a "Bright Gun Metal". I'm OK with the brass look but was just curious.

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Re: Four Brothers PONTIAC Surf Reel

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Simichrome polish is great for polishing reels and seems to keep the finish looking good for a reasonably long time. Don’t recommend such as bluing as collectors prefer original finishes even with honest wear. Gives a reel “character.” Simichrome can be found at any Harley-Davidson shop or some hardware stores. Works on hard rubber reels and wood lures very well too. Try fishing that reel sometime!

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Re: Four Brothers PONTIAC Surf Reel

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What Bob said!

Just wanted to add best buy for simichrome (and most other stuff we use) is on Amazon or ebay. All sellers and all deals are not the same so shop. Would also point out its your reel and not rare, so if what you do makes you happy, go for it!
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Re: Four Brothers PONTIAC Surf Reel

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Simichrome, Flitz, Wenol are all similar polishes with similar formulations, reviewed and approved by ORCA in the official Reel Restoration update soon to be published. I prefer Flitz. All are available online.
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Re: Four Brothers PONTIAC Surf Reel

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OK, Thanks guys, I have used simichrome polish on reel and it is looking pretty good (To Me and thats what counts) just wondered if it needed any additional protection but sounds like simichrome will stand up. I have re-blued a couple shotguns in the past , the cheap way, so think I will leave well enough alone. I was the youngest of four boys so guess I just needed a couple, eight or nine Four Bros Reels, used to wear four brothers flannel shirts but can't find them anymore!
Thanks again
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