E-DOG Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 Today I went fishing and asked my friend to hold my rod while I was fixing his reel, he set my brand new Curado K against a rock and now it has a few minute scratches. It is seriously triggering my "OCD" about this kind of stuff happening to my new equipment, especially since I just got this reel for X-mas, Any methods to get rid of those scratch marks? Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 I've gotten rid of reels over that! If not I usually fill them in with a sharpie or nail polish then buff it when dry. 1 Quote
E-DOG Posted January 8, 2018 Author Posted January 8, 2018 3 hours ago, DINK WHISPERER said: I've gotten rid of reels over that! If not I usually fill them in with a sharpie or nail polish then buff it when dry. so with the K your saying that a black sharpie won't leave any marks and same with the nail polish? Quote
The Bassman Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 3 hours ago, E-DOG said: so with the K your saying that a black sharpie won't leave any marks and same with the nail polish? Such tactics may work on a glossy reel, but I wouldn't do it on yours. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 3 hours ago, E-DOG said: so with the K your saying that a black sharpie won't leave any marks and same with the nail polish? I haven't had to try it on my K yet. I have done the sharpie to a concept though. It kinda dulls down to a matte look. Nail polish is too glossy for a matte colored reel. I would've kicked my buddy right in the jewels honestly! Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted January 8, 2018 Super User Posted January 8, 2018 Scratches add character and stories you can tell. As long as the reel still works, I wouldn't worry about it. Tell your friends the 10lb smallie hanging on your wall put up such a fight that you dropped your rod onto a rock and have this scratch in your reel as a result. 2 Quote
LionHeart Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 I totally get where you are coming from but tough to use a reel for long without getting a few scratches. Honestly I Don't know if I could enjoy using my gear if that stuff bothered me. I'd also be afraid any touch up attempt may make it look worse. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted January 8, 2018 Super User Posted January 8, 2018 12 hours ago, DINK WHISPERER said: I've gotten rid of friends over that! Wow.... sry....jk I'm with LionHeart -- in fact, I'm the guy that used to put on my brand new Stan Smiths and find some mud and gravel to get that new stink off 'em 1 Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted January 8, 2018 Super User Posted January 8, 2018 Look at it like this: You've gotten the requisite scratches out of the way and now you can just relax and fish with it. Really the only way to avoid scratches is to not use it. 1 Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 33 minutes ago, Choporoz said: Wow.... sry....jk I'm with LionHeart -- in fact, I'm the guy that used to put on my brand new Stan Smiths and find some mud and gravel to get that new stink off 'em What you did there.... i caught it ? Quote
TylerT123 Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 14 hours ago, E-DOG said: Today I went fishing and asked my friend to hold my rod while I was fixing his reel, he set my brand new Curado K against a rock and now it has a few minute scratches. It is seriously triggering my "OCD" about this kind of stuff happening to my new equipment, especially since I just got this reel for X-mas, Any methods to get rid of those scratch marks? I have a Curado K too, does yours make an odd noise when reeling? (Sorry for off topic but I’m concerned) Quote
Super User JustJames Posted January 8, 2018 Super User Posted January 8, 2018 The first one is tough, second time is still hurt but except able by third time you would feel nothing. Quote
E-DOG Posted January 9, 2018 Author Posted January 9, 2018 4 hours ago, TylerT123 said: I have a Curado K too, does yours make an odd noise when reeling? (Sorry for off topic but I’m concerned) No, mine has been a joy to use it is smooth and quiet. the sound you are hearing might be if you have braid on the spool because the braid makes some noise when going through the guides. what kind of sound is this that the reel is making? 1 Quote
TylerT123 Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, E-DOG said: No, mine has been a joy to use it is smooth and quiet. the sound you are hearing might be if you have braid on the spool because the braid makes some noise when going through the guides. what kind of sound is this that the reel is making? Lol. Have yet to use it at all, it sounds like it’s coming from the gears and it sounds like a screeching sometimes and I don’t know how to explain it. I’m shipping it off to Shimano, it’s still under warranty and all I have to pay for is one way shipping. Quote
E-DOG Posted January 9, 2018 Author Posted January 9, 2018 10 hours ago, TylerT123 said: Lol. Have yet to use it at all, it sounds like it’s coming from the gears and it sounds like a screeching sometimes and I don’t know how to explain it. I’m shipping it off to Shimano, it’s still under warranty and all I have to pay for is one way shipping. Lol, just bad luck I guess. 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 Don't touch it up...because then it's not original! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2018 Super User Posted January 9, 2018 You'll be adding your own battle scars in short order. Don't sweat the superficial stuff. 1 Quote
LxVE Bassin Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 Let it go and keep fishing if it still works. The war wounds are inevitable. Quote
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