Just finished yesterday cleaning my reels. Shimano Black Magnums w/Fightin Star. Has 3 ball bearings, one in the reel handle and 2 on the spool. I used lighter fluid on the bearings to loosen the oil that was in there from last year and then used a can of compressed air that is used to clean computers and other products with. Bought it at Wal-Mart. Afterwards I only put no more that 3 drops of oil on each bearing and let it get into the bearing before reinstalling. Also put a drop of oil on other bearing surfaces that do not affect the spool and also on the level wind. Reinstall bearings and make sure everything is in good working order. BTW, had 12 rods with reels to clean. Removed the reels from rods, cleaned the cork handles with comet and a stiff brush and everything looks like new and Ready To Go.Originally Posted by Fishin is life
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