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14-08-10, 05:02 PM
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Wheel cleaning - how?
Any suggestions/methods used for cleaning chain lube etc off back wheel. I bought some muc-off and wasn't particularly impressed. Any household cleaners (d.i.y)/cheapskate options that you have found work well ??
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14-08-10, 05:17 PM
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Re: Wheel cleaning
cheapest way is Mr Sheen. Next cheapest way is WD40. Both work extremely well. Just spray on rag first, no good getting on your tyres.
Expensive way, but can clean the rest of your bike is SDoc100.
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14-08-10, 05:49 PM
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Re: Wheel cleaning
i use abit of gunk on a rag to keep away from the moving parts and the chain....strips it right off in seconds.
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14-08-10, 06:13 PM
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Re: Wheel cleaning
White spirit on a rag
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14-08-10, 06:38 PM
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Re: Wheel cleaning
Paraffin. Even cheaper than WD40 and does a super job!
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14-08-10, 06:40 PM
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14-08-10, 07:07 PM
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Re: Wheel cleaning
South Wales superbikes used cheap polish and so do i, works wonders
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14-08-10, 07:17 PM
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Re: Wheel cleaning
oven cleaner! spray on agitate with a brush, go have a cup of tea then wash bike as normal. my wheels gleam, HTH
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14-08-10, 08:22 PM
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14-08-10, 08:25 PM
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Re: Wheel cleaning - how?
Yeah but Mr Sheen smells nice, and the Mrs always has a can under the sink.....for freee
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