Originally Posted by
Maelochs
I am not a scientist and do not play one on TV ... but the data seems to indicate that water gets deep into the rollers and stays there, and added wax or lube does not displace it.
Yes, whether wax displaces every last bit of water is the focus of my discussion above with
elcruxio. My concern is that it would not.
Originally Posted by
Maelochs
I have heard one should dry the chain for several hours or even heat it to get the water out else all the faffery with wax or drip of transmission fluid mixed with goat guts is for naught.
Unfortunately, heating the chain to evaporate residual water also promotes rust.