A great way to clean your chain
CRAIGO5000
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I was cleaning the bike yesterday and thought I'd try some of my B&Q decorators wipes on the dirty chain that I had on my garage shelf. These things are the best method I've tried for chain cleaning. They are cheap, come in packs of 50 and don't tear etc. I only needed one to do the whole chain and it's like brand new again. They come impregnated with a really effective degreaser that foams up as you rub the wipe over the chain.
I've used chain cleaners in the past and they are no match to these wipes imo. It was squeaky clean and shining back to former glory within a minute.
I then washed it off and let it dry naturally before re-lubing with dry lube.
I've used chain cleaners in the past and they are no match to these wipes imo. It was squeaky clean and shining back to former glory within a minute.
I then washed it off and let it dry naturally before re-lubing with dry lube.
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2007 Specialized Allez (Double) FCN - 3
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Sounds interesting. I might give that a try. I am not a big fan of drenching a chain with degreaser, but this might be just the trick for cleaning away the surface gunk. I have been squirting Muc-Off onto a handiwipe towel and using that. How much do the Decorator wipes cost per packet?0
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Hoopdriver wrote:How much do the Decorator wipes cost per packet?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jumbo-Tub-100 ... 3a622021860 -
They're a generic cleaning cloth in a plastic tub.
All builders, plumbers etc merchants and DIY sheds sell them under different names and uses.
They are great for cleaning your hands, wiping silicone sealant when re sealing and loads of other jobs. Very handy.
I too use them to wipe off excess oil when re applying to chain as they leave the pins and rollers inside lubed but clean the rest.Peter0 -
Dazza Doom wrote:Hoopdriver wrote:How much do the Decorator wipes cost per packet?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jumbo-Tub-100 ... 3a62202186
Muc Off could put their logo on that and increase price by 400%0 -
They look pretty convenient.
I use this stuff:
http://www.albancleaning.com/cleaning-s ... easer.html
in one of these:
http://www.albancleaning.com/cleaning-s ... plete.html
and a rag.
With the amount I use I can't imagine ever having to buy another bottle!0 -
I have an ultrasonic cleaner that I put my bike bits in with water and a bit of B+Q degreaser. It's ace!
Regarding wipes, baby wipes are pretty damned good for giving a bike a quick clean (except huggies which fall to bits).Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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NapoleonD wrote:Regarding wipes, baby wipes are pretty damned good for giving a bike a quick clean (except huggies which fall to bits).
Just make sure you get the unscented ones otherwise you have to do your next ride smelling like a baby's ar$e!0 -
Godders1 wrote:They look pretty convenient.
I use this stuff:
http://www.albancleaning.com/cleaning-s ... easer.html
Looks good value, it claims to remove rubber. Might it be a bit risky to use on a bike, especially near bearings etc?0 -
I used to use B&Q citrus degreaser but it seems to have been discontinued?
I'm now using the Virosol like Godders1 above in a park chain cleaner and works really well. It's not as harsh as it sounds!0 -
dodgy wrote:Godders1 wrote:They look pretty convenient.
I use this stuff:
http://www.albancleaning.com/cleaning-s ... easer.html
Looks good value, it claims to remove rubber. Might it be a bit risky to use on a bike, especially near bearings etc?
Citrus based degreasers are sold by the likes of Park, Finish Line etc. (albeit many times more expensive) so fine for use on a bike.
Of course you have to take care as with any degreaser (i.e. spray onto the cloth rather than directly onto the chain and be sure to wash off thoroughly etc).0 -
I use this stuff for all cleaning, but I dilute it slightly when using it on the bike...and it's only £1
Contains: Less than 5% nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, phosphate, perfume and limonene. Safe on fabrics and clothing.Ghost Race 5000 (2011) Shimano 105 Black
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The Wife does mine!0
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nicknick wrote:I used to use B&Q citrus degreaser but it seems to have been discontinued?
I'm now using the Virosol like Godders1 above in a park chain cleaner and works really well. It's not as harsh as it sounds!
Virosol is the daddy, used it for years for work, made in england as well.0 -
+ 1 for the wet wipes.....the only way ive found to clean white handlebar tape.0
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wet wipes are a gift from the gods. except huggies which are total crap. Even on arses.0
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moonshine wrote:NapoleonD wrote:Regarding wipes, baby wipes are pretty damned good for giving a bike a quick clean (except huggies which fall to bits).0
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Another vote for baby wipes.
Slightly off-topic, they're also amazing for getting the glass on a woodburning stove clean, takes off rock hard burnt on haze with a quick wipe - God knows what the cleaning ingredient is and how it doesn't damage my daughter's skin!0