Interesting. I’d seen videos advocating for degreaser, then soapy water, then pure water, then dry and lube (I think park tool even has that in their instructions with the chain cleaner).
I just rode to dinner. Not only has the chain become even quieter since first application about four hours ago, it feels smoother and easier to pedal. Not sure if this is real or imagined, maybe now that it’s near silent I’m just imagining it’s easier/smoother.
I look forward to experimenting later with ceramic, but four hours into it and I’m totally a wet lube convert.
My LBS said it will attract dirt and grime more than the dry but since I’m in the habit of cleaning and reapplying regularly that won’t bother me.