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[Closed] Chain degreaser recommendations?

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It's about time I looked after my bikes! Can anyone recommend a good degreaser?


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 5:47 am
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White spirits.brush it on with a paint brush then hose off. Works better and faster than any degreaser I have tried.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 6:03 am
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Petrol and a toothbrush


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 6:26 am
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Virosol.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 6:29 am
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Park Tool chain scrubber with MucOff degreaser works well


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 6:43 am
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I use the green Gunk from Halfords, about a fiver for a big tin.

Works well, is cheap.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 7:36 am
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Citrus degreaser. Big 5ltr bottles available from cleaning supply shops.
Just blitzed my horrendous motorcycle chain with mine nay bother.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 7:44 am
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Jizer. A tin will last you years


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 7:54 am
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ScrewFix degreaser - 5ltr £8.99

http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 8:37 am
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paraffin and a Park Chain cleaner


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 9:32 am
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Washing up liquid and a brush.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 11:13 am
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+ 1 for the 5ltr degreaser from screwfix recommendation. It's lasted ages so far and makes my chain sparkle!


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 11:42 am
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Just to say, the label on white spirit is pretty explicit. You don't need a qualification in environmental management to figure out what it means.

Be sensible, put the chain in a jam jar, shake it up with white spirit/paraffin/petrol/diesel, then re use it. When you're done with it, pour it into a container with all your other oil wastes and take it to the tip for recycling.

Don't just pour it down the sink or hose it into the groud.

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Posted : 19/08/2017 11:48 am
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Less than £2..from my village hardware store ..works a treat
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Posted : 19/08/2017 12:55 pm
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Screwfix sell big containers of degreaser that works fine.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 4:41 pm
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I've got 2 x 5L of Virosol from ebay. It's good at degreasing but I'm pretty sure it's responsible for removing some of the anodising too. Can't be certain but I'm very careful where I apply it and I wash it straight off the metal afterwards with a hose.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 8:58 pm
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Fenwicks foaming chain cleaner about £11 of eBay for a couple of cans.
Spin chain spray on foams right up leave for a bit and wash if done regular works like a charm.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 9:29 pm
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Perfect, thanks so much.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 11:41 pm
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I've always found petrol or Finish Line eco tech work very well the former much cheaper than the latter.
Anything else, Screwfix, Halfrauds, Muc Off absolute baws.


 
Posted : 19/08/2017 11:52 pm