Munky0Fresh
Retro Newbie
I have recently removed a derailleur off an old rusty frame, But it needs some serious cleaning and i was just wondering is there any special cleaning solution for this job? :?
What is the best cleaning solution for bikes?
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Depending on what it is and how dirty it is, I use any of the following:
General Muck: Fairy Liquid and Hot Water in the sink with the washing up.
Really Persistant Muck: Citrus Degreaser
Light Rust on Steel: WD40 and Scotchbrite Pad
Dull/Scuffed Alloy: Brasso/Autosol
Really Poor Condition Alloy: Various Grades of polishing compound/wet & dry/polishing pads/power drill/dremmel/Brasso/Autosol
General Muck: Fairy Liquid and Hot Water in the sink with the washing up.
Really Persistant Muck: Citrus Degreaser
Light Rust on Steel: WD40 and Scotchbrite Pad
Dull/Scuffed Alloy: Brasso/Autosol
Really Poor Condition Alloy: Various Grades of polishing compound/wet & dry/polishing pads/power drill/dremmel/Brasso/Autosol
Munky0Fresh
Retro Newbie
Tallpaul":tibr5631 said:
Thanks again dude
FSR-Si
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General bike clean, hose pipe and a brush, then GT85 all the moving bits, Clean the chain with GT85 then wipe with a cloth and oil up.
Once a month i pull the chain off and soak it in thinners for an hour, I then clean the cables and oil them up, For the pivots i split them down give them a blast over with GT85 then rebuild with a dash of copper grease.
For stubborn crud you cant beat a bit of thinners imo, just be careful on seals as it will corrode them.
Once a month i pull the chain off and soak it in thinners for an hour, I then clean the cables and oil them up, For the pivots i split them down give them a blast over with GT85 then rebuild with a dash of copper grease.
For stubborn crud you cant beat a bit of thinners imo, just be careful on seals as it will corrode them.
oil chain daily
neglect everything else
kick bike when mud becomes too thick or impedes movement of wheels/cranks
rub down with kitchen scourer once in a while
each 6 months or so strip down . clean frame/forks/wheels in shower .wash parts in sink . repaint frame . oil inside of frame and stick it all back together after looking at the bearings and thinking " hmm , good for another few months "
neglect everything else
kick bike when mud becomes too thick or impedes movement of wheels/cranks
rub down with kitchen scourer once in a while
each 6 months or so strip down . clean frame/forks/wheels in shower .wash parts in sink . repaint frame . oil inside of frame and stick it all back together after looking at the bearings and thinking " hmm , good for another few months "
perry":3n9mwsdl said:
NO, NO, NO!
Each 12 months take bike to Mountain Mayhem and use free Muc-off jetwash (careful around BB, headset and wheel hubs) as often as possible and collect free sample bottle of chain lube with which to lube chain daily. I came home with 9 bottles this year and a very clean bike
Harryburgundy
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Concentrated Fenwicks ....dilute for simpler cleaning duties, stronger for degreasing. Works out cheaper than Muck Off and smells nice...well I think it does
