nitro reel seat discoloration

[Alexc123]

on my main nitro i've noticed discoloration on the metal of the reel seat,is this a common issue? is it like a laquer peeling off?

[NickyDay]

Originally Posted by Alexc123

on my main nitro i've noticed discoloration on the metal of the reel seat,is this a common issue? is it like a laquer peeling off?

Its because it's not metal ahahah

[Alexc123]

Mine is definitely a pressed metal skin over plastic

[NickyDay]

Just a metallic paint I'm pretty sure.

[Paps]

Haha all nitros get this.

It's no big deal, purely cosmetic. I think it's just oxidization rather than peeling.

[Alexc123]

thanks,Yeah its been going this way for months, I'm not overly worried about it, but I just sold my distance spin so wanted to be sure I explained it right to buyer

[Paps]

It's no problem, just tell them it happens to every single nitro with that reel seat.
It's like a tarnish that cannot be removed with cleaning.

Wonder if it will happen to the Raider rods - they're a painted Fuji seat...

[toygtr]

I had the same thing with my distance spin but I used the green side of my dish sponge and scrubed it off and its gone. Good as new. Also used I tiny bit of citrus cleaner too. Looks like new

[Alexc123]

thanks, good to know that works, how has it held up since? What I first noticed with mine was what looked to be flaking off of a laquer.

[shufoy]

Originally Posted by NickyDay

Just a metallic paint I'm pretty sure.

Its definatley real metal..

I think you are right with the laquer, some of mine have done it as well, there seems to be a protective coating over the metal, which can come off over time, resulting in some discolouration. Purely cosmetic.

[toygtr]

Ive had no problems with mine, was discoloured a little but not flaking off.

[toygtr]

Sure it wouldnt effect the rod just looks. But any rust forming on or around the guides means waters getting in. Not good.