Scale can be removed with a light abrasive, such as a Scotch Brite pad. Be careful not to damage the finish of the lure.
To clean the scale off, use a scouring pad or steel wool (being careful not to damage the paint finish) and then polish with a soft cloth. You can also try using rubbing alcohol or white vinegar on a Q-tip, but take care not to get either one inside the lure’s moving parts. If you do, you’ll need to disassemble the lure and clean everything out before reassembling it.
First, make sure you have all of the necessary materials: rubbing alcohol, a soft cloth or paper towel and a pair of needle-nose pliers. Itās important to use high-quality tools for this task as low quality can damage or scratch the surface of your scale.
Now that you have what you need, start by taking off any protective plastic from the scale. Once removed, use a dampened cloth with rubbing alcohol to clean off any dirt or debris from the surface of the scale.
This will help remove any built up residue so that when you scrub away at it with an abrasive tool it wonāt cause further damage to your scales. If there are tough spots on your scales, take extra care when cleaning them with either an eraser or even toothpaste applied directly onto them using circular motions until all of the residue is gone.
Once finished wiping down and cleaning with an abrasive material (if needed), rinse it off with fresh water one last time and let dry before moving onto next step!
Now take those needle-nose pliers we mentioned earlier and gently pry apart each end on both sides firmly but carefully; repeat this process until both sides come apart easily without putting too much force on them due to risk damaging internal parts inside while still giving access into interior where buildup may have accumulated over time from regular wear & tear as well as seasonal changes like temperature swings which could cause condensation/moisture build up around pivot points etc..
Once opened inspect for rust residues noting locations for future preventative maintenance schedule such as oiling periodically etc…
For heavily corroded areas make sure to clean metal surfaces properly using steel wool scouring pad dipped in light weight oil such WD-40 again being careful not to hurt yourself nor jam interior mechanisms further than necessary in order complete job correctly & safely!
Finally reassemble unit back together making sure tightening nuts/screws securely back into place then wipe down outer casing once more if desiredwiping down exterior before calling job ādoneā! Congratulations – You now know how clear Rapala scale!
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