Degreaser

[horselg]

I have chain lube spattered on the rear under pan and on the rear hugger. Can anyone recommend a degreaser that works but will not damage paint.

Thanks

[fabiostar]

your gona laugh when i say this... go into semichem or asda. and get stuff called, Elbow grease. its in a yellow spray thingy. its for doing ovens and stuff and it works the total dogs balls for bike engines and oily things. just dont tell the wife

[carmanbikes]

I use Mr Sheen

[horselg]

Thanks'

I'll give it a try.

[horselg]

Both elbow grease and Mr. Sheen.

[TheGingerBeardMan]

Personally, WD40 sprayed on a soft cloth (like a microfiber) does it for me every time. You don't need much, and a little goes a long way. After wiping, I usually apply Turtle wax Extreme (paste), which makes for a thin barrier of protection that also makes it easier for the lube to wipe away next time. (erm, I'm still referring to the chain, not me elbow).

You don't have to waste good WD40 though, as most poundshops have the "151" brand of WD40 style lubricant/degreasers.

If there's a lot of chain lube splatter on the plastics, you can be sure that behind the sprocket cover is jammed pack full of months of lube, and dirt, and grit.

I've tried a lot of "Anti fling" chain lubes over the years, and I've not been happy with most of them. But, my 2 top choices for chain lubes are BikeTek and Silkolene. The Bike Tek stuff was £10, and the Silkolene comes in at around £8. Both go sticky really quick, and the mess at the back end is now just little splatters.

To cut down on chain lube fling off, always lube yer chain when it's warm (bike just been ridden), as the lube "melts" easier in to the chain plates. Lubing on a stone cold chain (before you ride) will see it fling everywhere as soon as you set off!

[alanfjones1411]

I use white spirit and then polish paintwork with Mer or Auto Glym. I use the chain lube the previous day or just after a ride.

[horselg]

Thanks for all your replies.

A lot of great tips.

[bigtwinthing]

lube your chain after a run not before, its warm then and the stuff runs into the o rings better. Applying it cold it tends to fling off. GT85 is used on my bike everywhere. Simply spray that on the SA leave 10 mins and wipe off.

[lloydie]

lube your chain after a run not before, its warm then and the stuff runs into the o rings better. Applying it cold it tends to fling off. GT85 is used on my bike everywhere. Simply spray that on the SA leave 10 mins and wipe off.

+1

[KermitLeFrog]

I use Kerosene for most things and occasionally petrol. Kero leaves an oily residue which is good in places. In other places where you don't want it just use soapy water.

The chain gets oiled with clean oil (engine or greabox oil, whatever's around) out of an oil can directly after a run; onto the O rings and then wiped off with a rag.

Be very careful with the used rags. Don't just chuck them into a corner to pile up. They can easily spontaneously ignite.

I HATE stickers. Every bloody bike I've bought has had stickers on it. They come off a lot easier with a hair-dryer. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove the sticky residue.

[bigtwinthing]

I use Kerosene for most things and occasionally petrol. Kero leaves an oily residue which is good in places. In other places where you don't want it just use soapy water.

The chain gets oiled with clean oil (engine or greabox oil, whatever's around) out of an oil can directly after a run; onto the O rings and then wiped off with a rag.

Be very careful with the used rags. Don't just chuck them into a corner to pile up. They can easily spontaneously ignite.

I HATE stickers. Every bloody bike I've bought has had stickers on it. They come off a lot easier with a hair-dryer. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove the sticky residue.

you have a sticker saying "I hate stickers" we have all seen it

[Wicky]

Gave up on overpriced ineffective water based degreasers and got this to cut through the crud

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Carplan-T ... xyXDhShjDV

along with http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-LITRE-PURE- ... SwPhdVR6F3

[chippy 55]

I use turps substitute in the parts washer cheap as chips and don't half cut through grease