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Was looking at some post-wash bike sprays over the weekend. Many contain mineral oil, which is left behind after the fluid vehicle evaporates to coat the components and frame with a nice light oily coating.
Anyone made their own? Pharma/food grade mineral oil can be bought online for around £10/L. Would seem a cost-effective way to get an environmentally safe anti-corrosion all over spray if mixed with water or another vehicle?
Posted : 05/04/2016 10:58 am
Mineral oil is just cheap oil that's come out of the ground, opposed to synthetic which is made from other hydrocarbons so is a much more homogeneous mixture, hence it lasts longer in cars.Anyone made their own? Pharma/food grade mineral oil can be bought online for around £10/L. Would seem a cost-effective way to get an environmentally safe anti-corrosion all over spray if mixed with water or another vehicle?
Just take an old cloth, dribble a bit of oil on it and wipe the frame, it's exactly the same but without the need for solvents. Just steer clear of the brakes and any seals which might react with it.
Posted : 05/04/2016 12:45 pm