Which Chain Lube??

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gunk is good for removing grease n stuff.

when wheel is clean give it a good coating of mr sheen, the silicon barier should help prevent fling sticking
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brake cleaner will remove it from your rims,along with a bit of elbow grease
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badgerKDD wrote:on the subject of fling, who would recommend what for cleaning it of my rims? Been using a mix of degreaser/ old washing up sponge ( with the green bit on) and also white spirit. Then loads of soapy water.

Any quicker, less labour intensive methods?
WD40 is ace at removing grease, gives the rims a bit of a shine and some protection to.

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VTR wrote:Used to use Castrol Chain Wax, but have recently started using Wurth. It does go on clear, but after a while will still attract dirt like any lube/oil.
You need to use the wurth chain cleaner from time to time !
tutton wrote:Use wurth dry too.
Shame the cans never seem to last very long.
That must be because your putting it on thick.

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Mike Daytona600 wrote: WD40 is ace at removing grease, gives the rims a bit of a shine and some protection to.
Great for chain fling and grease, rubbish for removing brake dust on white wheels :cry:
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I used some Muc-off bike Degreaser the other day, surprised how well it worked. Just spray it on, leave it for a couple of minutes, agitate with a brush if required then rinse off. It's water soluble too, so doesn't matter if it gets on brakes or tyres.
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I clean and lube my chain often, currently use Kal Gard as it was on special. No complaints yet.
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Gsxrage wrote:
VTR wrote:Used to use Castrol Chain Wax, but have recently started using Wurth. It does go on clear, but after a while will still attract dirt like any lube/oil.
You need to use the wurth chain cleaner from time to time !
I use paraffin.....but we've been thru that discussion before :wink: :)
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I use virgin blood to lube my chain. If it's good enough for for a hymen, it's good enough for me...
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thelastsuperpower wrote:
Mike Daytona600 wrote: WD40 is ace at removing grease, gives the rims a bit of a shine and some protection to.
Great for chain fling and grease, rubbish for removing brake dust on white wheels :cry:
Alloy wheel cleaner. The stuff I've used has never removed paint but make sure you read the lable girls and boys.
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VTR wrote: .........I use paraffin.....

Where do you buy paraffin nowadays :?
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i managed to get a gallon last year from an oldie hardware shop but thats closed down now
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Funky wrote:I use virgin blood to lube my chain. If it's good enough for for a hymen, it's good enough for me...
HMM my favourite Hymen is 'All Things Bright and Beautiful', never took you for a religous man Funky :wink:
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badgerKDD wrote:
Funky wrote:I use virgin blood to lube my chain. If it's good enough for for a hymen, it's good enough for me...
HMM my favourite Hymen is 'All Things Bright and Beautiful', never took you for a religous man Funky :wink:
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Chain Lube - PJ1 Blue (not the black) nice & thing to apply, little but often at the end of a ride. For those with no main-stand, just lean the bike over onto the side-stand & prop up with a length of 2x1 under the swinging arm near the wheel spindle - easy.
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Oh, and chainlube - whats that :? I have a scottoiler ......... other than topping it up every few hundred miles, can't remember the last time I had to grub around on hand & knee dealing with sh*tty chains 8)
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