Gunk Removal

pmcq · Post by **pmcq** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:59 am

Howdy all...

Anyone have any good tips on cleaning the bike - and I am not talking about wax on - wax off type stuff, I'm talking about about removing the black shite that accumulates around the sprocket area - like the sidestand etc. I have tried degreaser and it works well. But it still looks dirty - I have though about investing in a steam cleaner but - have heard these are good but have never tried one. Anyone use one?

Cheers!

RAINMAKER · Post by **RAINMAKER** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:07 am

I got a de-greaser from Hein Gericke, it worked really well, a 5 lite drum.
BUT TOOK OFF COATING FROM SILVER FRAME...........SO USE WITH CAUTION.
Also tried a steam cleaner, but was not really a great help, oh and watch the electrics if you use the steam.

Zer0Zer0 · Post by **Zer0Zer0** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:16 am

Waaaaaaay back in the days when i did my city n guilds..we used JIZER ..
brilliant stuff work it in with a paint brush.." BUT NOW I USE NEW CILLIT BANG"... SPRAY ON WIPE OFF AND THE GREASE IS GONE. oops sorry
advert mode....

grinner · Post by **grinner** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:54 am

Wurth brake and chain cleaner. Nothing like it!

Post by **sirch345** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 2:28 pm

Your subject tittle say's it all

GUNK degreaser, well that's one of them.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product_te ... asers.html

thumper · Post by **thumper** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:05 pm

cheepest and best i have tried so far is parraffin (sp) on with a 1" paint brush rinse with the hose and bobs yer auntie

avalible in D.I.Y. stores everywhere

i have mmy parrafin in one of those pump action dispensers (you know pump like mad and it holds the preasure)

also from DIY stores and garden centres for pennies

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:13 pm

i tened to favor a mix 50-50 tar and glue remover and jizer spray on leave for 5 mins tickle it with a brush then jet wash it followed by a weak mix of tfr then jet wash followed by ride round block to dry her off

nobby50 · Post by **nobby50** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:08 pm

try the nobby treatment...wd40 spray to remove the gunk,then go under the wifes kitchen sink ,and pinch her mr sheen....failing that try elbow grease !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharpe1 · Post by **Sharpe1** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:34 am

Kero in a spray bottle, works a treat!!

VTRgirl · Post by **VTRgirl** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:12 pm

Get a boy to do it

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Oh, and I've been told trusty old Mr Sheen is ever so slightly abrasive.

yellafella · Post by **yellafella** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:01 am

Aerosol brake cleaner and a 1" brush works for me then wash off.

monomaster · Post by **monomaster** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:50 am

I agree with Sharpe1... Kero & a sponge/brush, will remove road grime/tar & grease without effecting things like the o-rings in your chain, gaskets & seals etc, like degreaser will do.
After you have given the bike a going over with kero, start again with normal soapy water to remove anthing the kero didn't take off.
Kero is about a 1/10 the cost of de-greaser too...

jurgen · Post by **jurgen** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:34 pm

always put faith in my trusted can of WD40, other wise parrafin. Dad uses Muck off seems to work but leaves a white film after so worth going over with soap and water afterwards

:-)

stu9000 · Post by **stu9000** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:31 am

I was chatting to my neighbour about cleaning chains etc. I used parafin last time and it worked a treat but I found a few tight spots developing afterwards. Easily sorted with a liberal lube but he said parafin absorbs water and that white spirit is better.

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