Cleaning Super Gunky Chain Lube

I use paraffin to clean my chain and the odd bits of lube that have flung off. Works a treat and doesn’t dry out the O rings in the chain.
Brake cleaner is good too, but don’t use it on the chain.

 

I buy that cheap chain cleaner from Aldi or Lidl when they have it. Great stuff when used in conjunction with the wife's toothbrush.

 

Toothbrush and diesel is what I use

 

I use GT85 or WD40 sprayed on a cloth to clean wheels etc, Wurth brake and chain cleaner and a brush to clean the chain. I also like Wurth dry chain lube, virtually no fly off, and little build up of gunk.

 

Buy a new motorcycle?

 

I use the Wurth chain wax and it’s similar to their dry lube in that there‘s virtually no fling.
I’ve tried loads over the years (including gear oil that a lot recommend) but have found the Wurth products about the best/easiest to use.
I am quite fastidious about keeping chains looked after and tend to clean them regularly, so don’t get a big build up of muck and old chain lube.

 

Mr. Sheen or another similar furniture polish.
SWMBO got some grease on her hands yesterday while we were re-organising the garage - don't ask! Had some Morrisons own furniture polish to hand and one squirt (not me - obviously) of the stuff and a quick wipe with a bit of cloth made it disappear as if by magic. "F***ing hell" she said (a quaint turn of phrase I think you will agree), "what the hell does it do to the furniture if it can do that?" I have often wondered that myself!
An ex-boss of mine got greased up to heaven once when working on his wagon and had nothing with him to get cleaned up with. I gave him a tin of Mr Sheen that I had in my cab for general cleaning purposes (new Mercedes Actross 500hp - had to keep it smart!) and a half mucky cloth with which he quickly cleaned himself up. He was impressed. I later told him to 'stick' his job, even though driving the Merc was a pleasant way to earn a living.

 

I’ve just noticed the price on the bottle of paraffin I’ve been using, and it was £5.99 for 5 litres.
It must be 9 months since I bought it and I’ve probably got enough for another 3 or 4 chain cleans, so it’s pretty cheap stuff to use. Used to be even cheaper when the local garage had it ‘on draught’, about 30p a litre IIRC.

 

I thought there must be a reason why IPA was created