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23-02-10, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carternd

Kerosene is American for paraffin. Garden stores, petrol stations, motor factors, t'interweb.

Ah see....thanks.

23-02-10, 01:05 AM

yes the mucoff cleaner works i had one for my push bike (i use the same chain oil as on the sv) and it does indeed work well apart from when you drop a dumbbell on it

they sort of smash

BanannaMan · 23-02-10, 05:05 AM

Been using WD-40 and a rag to get chains spotless for years with no problems.

It's fairly cheap here in the US.
And it smells better, makes less mess, etc. than paraffin.

23-02-10, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

The local B&Q call it parascene and sell it as fuel for greenhouse heaters.

Or white spirit is pretty similar but a little thinner.

aye,

i thourght white spirit was different tho and would damage rubber. alcohol isnt it?

23-02-10, 08:48 AM

get this and all will be shiny

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WURTH-Brake-%2...762ea6fff495ea

timwilky · 23-02-10, 08:53 AM

paraffin and the wifes elecy toothbrush

Dave20046 · 23-02-10, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucas

get this and all will be shiny

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WURTH-Brake-%2...762ea6fff495ea

Dude that's pricey chain care! (agree with the dry lube though)

23-02-10, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Dude that's pricey chain care! (agree with the dry lube though)

I use paraffin on chain, the cleaner is only used for brakes (don't fancy using paraffin on brakes!), the HP dry lube is the best one I found and worth the penny as it last longer then other brands. the brush comes in handy for cleaning other bike bites.

Dave20046 · 23-02-10, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucas

I use paraffin on chain, the cleaner is only used for brakes (don't fancy using paraffin on brakes!), the HP dry lube is the best one I found and worth the penny as last longer then other brands. the brush comes in handy for cleaning other bike bites.

I thought you were recommending the brake cleaner for the chain!
Yeah I like wurth stuff, pricey though.

23-02-10, 10:26 AM

white spirit, turps and a large sponge plus chain lube of your choosing.

Did this for a bit then got bored now use degrasant spray hose pipe and spray on lube.

23-02-10, 01:05 AM	#22
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain cleaner? yes the mucoff cleaner works i had one for my push bike (i use the same chain oil as on the sv) and it does indeed work well apart from when you drop a dumbbell on it they sort of smash

23-02-10, 05:05 AM	#23
BanannaMan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Appalachia Posts: 419	Re: Chain cleaner? Been using WD-40 and a rag to get chains spotless for years with no problems. It's fairly cheap here in the US. And it smells better, makes less mess, etc. than paraffin. __________________ ...Bill *"The Mountains are calling and I must go"*

23-02-10, 08:48 AM	#25
Lucas Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain cleaner? get this and all will be shiny http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WURTH-Brake-%2...762ea6fff495ea Last edited by Lucas; 23-02-10 at 08:51 AM.

23-02-10, 08:53 AM	#26
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Chain cleaner? paraffin and the wifes elecy toothbrush __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

23-02-10, 10:26 AM	#30
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain cleaner? white spirit, turps and a large sponge plus chain lube of your choosing. Did this for a bit then got bored now use degrasant spray hose pipe and spray on lube.

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