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11-03-13, 12:54 PM
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Cleaning help?
so as the title suggests i need some advice cleaning the bike or mainly the rear wheel.
it always seems so get real messy and greasy/oily and how i'd normally clean the bike just doesn't seem to work, is there any certain products i should try? i think its chain lube thats all over it |
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11-03-13, 01:09 PM
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Re: cleaning help
Paraffin/Parasene
Costs next to nothing and significantly more effective at removing grease and grime than many expensive products. Buy it by the gallon at B&Q or similar Jambo
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11-03-13, 01:11 PM
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Re: cleaning help
nice one, cheers
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11-03-13, 01:33 PM
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Re: cleaning help
then once it's clean with parafin and a paint brush, spray some wd40 onto a cloth and wipe it round the wheels (not tyres avoid brakes), it'll give a nice shine with no streaks or marks
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11-03-13, 02:14 PM
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Re: cleaning help
Baby wipes, lol. Cut through grease like you wouldn't believe.
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11-03-13, 08:40 PM
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Re: cleaning help
I use Auto Glym clean wheels if there is stubborn road dirt on the wheels.
What do you currently use and how long do you leave before cleaning? I've never had a problem with hot water and a microfibre wash mitt. If i do, i use the above product.
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11-03-13, 09:02 PM
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Re: cleaning help
Brake cleaner!
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11-03-13, 09:34 PM
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Re: cleaning help
autoglym motorcycle cleaner usually works, or a proper engine degreaser can pull off the really tough stuff
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11-03-13, 11:09 PM
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Re: cleaning help
WD-40
Spray on rag. Cleans bike right up. J
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12-03-13, 11:15 AM
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Re: cleaning help
Brake cleaner, Turps, paraffin, WD40, petrol (if your mad enough) all do the same job.
Benzine if your clinically insane (and have a can stashed in the shed) Most chain lubes do the same and fling quite a bit off the chain, if your looking for one that is a bit better- SDoc100 bloody expensive but good
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