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01-05-20, 10:08 PM
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Posted By francophile

The one thing I always stress on these threads:...

The one thing I always stress on these threads: The green-colored Simple Green clearly states on the bottle it's not OK to use on alloy (anodized) surfaces, it will ruin them. You cannot let it sit...
01-05-20, 09:06 PM
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Posted By Jeff Wills

Light oil or grease on the frame: lemon Pledge or...

Light oil or grease on the frame: lemon Pledge or similar furniture polish. (Don't get it on rim or disk braking surfaces.)
Heavier, dirtier grease: Simple Green followed by soap & water.
Chain:...
01-05-20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,326
Posted By bgross

Pedro’s Orange Peelz. Not cheap, so used...

Pedro’s Orange Peelz.
Not cheap, so used selectively.
01-05-20, 07:15 PM
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Views: 12,326
Posted By mechanicmatt

Oh and Simple Green for basic cleaning and any...

Oh and Simple Green for basic cleaning and any car products to add luster back to the paint on a frame.
01-05-20, 07:12 PM
01-05-20, 07:12 PM
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Views: 12,326
Posted By mechanicmatt

I like Superlube dry or wet spray to clean off....

I like Superlube dry or wet spray to clean off. TriFlow to relube, or Finish Line Wet for lube in wet weather.

If you only want one TriFlow can be used to degrease and then lube again.

Spray...
01-05-20, 06:54 PM
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Posted By big chainring

Challenger. Does it all. Quick degreaser, makes...

Challenger. Does it all. Quick degreaser, makes your bike shine. I have taken bikes out of dumpsters, sprayed with Challenger, rinsed with water and they look fantastic. Cuts thru everything. Why...
01-05-20, 06:33 PM
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Posted By nesteel

Simple Green for general cleaning. Go to a local...

Simple Green for general cleaning. Go to a local Dollar Store and look for a yellow cleaner in their cleaning supplies section. Stuff works great, wear gloves if your skin is sensitive.
WD40 is a...
01-05-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,326
Posted By repechage

Just used a Dawn solution in the ultrasonic...

Just used a Dawn solution in the ultrasonic cleaner on some parts. think much stronger than the qty used for washing pots and pans.
Was cleaning and repacking pedals, lots of them.
Dawn does best I...
01-05-20, 05:54 PM
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Views: 12,326
Posted By malcala622

I use monkey wipes for handlebar and frame...

I use monkey wipes for handlebar and frame cleaning.

Parts I use a little Dawn dish soap and old toothbrush. (Put back toothbrush in bathroom)
01-05-20, 05:49 PM
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Posted By UKFan4Sure

I spray WD-40 on a rag. Great degreaser.

I spray WD-40 on a rag. Great degreaser.
01-05-20, 05:46 PM
01-03-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 778
Posted By dedhed

Always best to bolt the tool with a large flat...

Always best to bolt the tool with a large flat washer to the fixed cup to hold it on.
Or this method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa8ztfXcHkg
01-03-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 778
Posted By madpogue

It's called the fixed cup. Typically the flats...

It's called the fixed cup. Typically the flats are 36mm. Once again, an actual bicycle tool made for the job should do the trick. It's a flat wrench made for headsets, 32mm at one end and 36mm at the...
01-03-20, 10:59 AM
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Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ +1; I believe RJ even has a video on an...

^^^^^ +1; I believe RJ even has a video on an alternative method to remove an arm when the removal threads are buggered. But as said, it's probably standard. Before trying anything drastic, post a...
01-02-20, 07:43 PM
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Views: 778
Posted By merziac

It is highly unlikely that this is not a standard...

It is highly unlikely that this is not a standard Japanese crank that the tool you have should fit. It may have gotten buggered along the way or is not being applied correctly.

Go to Youtube and...
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