fluid for fork service

bilalakram123
bilalakram123 Posts: 35
edited September 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,
I was just wondering if its okay to use a normal bike degreaser or bike cleaner such as muc off nano to clean the INSIDE of fork tubes, once they have been taken off, in the lowers and uppers etc? Or does it have to be isopropyl alcohol? Most service tutorials ive seen say use isopropyl alcohol so i was just wondering what you're thoughts are on this.

Thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    use Isopropyl alcohol.......

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    Its like £2.50 for a quarter litre, just use IPA.
  • bilalakram123
    bilalakram123 Posts: 35
    Okay thanks.
    Do you know of any shops that sell it such as B&Q or anywhere?
  • evilhomersimpson
    evilhomersimpson Posts: 7
    eBay seller lincsbiofuels are quite cheap, otherwise try a chemists/pharmacy.
  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    boots
  • bilalakram123
    bilalakram123 Posts: 35
    thanks for the advice.
    I decided to buy it off of lincsbiofuels on ebay, the 500ml spray.
    Shame it says the delivery time is 4-6 days!
    I tried boots and a couple of other local pharmacies and they didnt have it.

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