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As above, going to strip and clean to try to get that horrible tarry buildup properly off the chain and cassette and wondered if you could recommend me a degreaser for chain and cassette. Does the branded stuff work, or a swish in petrol/white spirit something else?
And yes the buildup is the fault of too much of the wrong lube. I've learnt about the right lube and the less-is-more on another thread!
I've used diesel, petrol or gunk and had good results with all.
Diesel is prob the best option of the 3
Muc off do a degreaser in an aerosol can which is very good. It's harsh so keep it away from bearings etc..
Morgan blue chain cleaner is excellent
Bought a can of jizer in 1987 and its still going strong. Keep all our clean
I use this and I'd happily recommend it: [url= http://www.whitelightningco.com/products/clean-streak.htm ]White Lightning Clean Streak[/url]
Diesel. Dunno if It's the cheapest but it's as affective as anything else. ( when I was an apprentice plant fitter I used to wash my hands with diesel & sand when out on site) 😕
Thanks all. The white lightening lubes get plenty of good reports so I might try that.
what do you do after you've cleaned using diesel to get it off - just a wipe down before re-lube?
Brake & clutch cleaner from local motor factors - a tenner for five litres.
what do you do after you've cleaned using diesel to get it off - just a wipe down before re-lube?
Yup pretty much and then I tend to leave it overnight before re-fitting and lubing
Thanks Carlos.
Paraffin for me
I go for something slightly less "volatile", I find Park Tool Chain Brite works well and Finish Line Degreaser, just as good if I'm soaking for a while.
I use brake or carb cleaner spray.
We use a degreaser at work thats derived from oranges (citrus based). Bloody brilliant stuff and its biodegradable.
Cuts through the gunk on chains & cassettes in seconds.
http://www.techsil.co.uk/products/cleaners/techsil-pronatur-solvent-5l-4kg.html
Amberclene for me. And not because we use it at work or anything. 🙄
Just don't get it on painted surfaces.
Stu1972 - it bloody ought to at that price!
Haha aye, 'tis not cheap.
Far cheaper alternatives including some bike specific ones with a Google of "orange citrus degreaser"
+1 for paraffin