Muc off review
I picked up a bundle of Muc-Off bike cleaner and Bike protect a while ago and made a review. What’s your experience from them and what’s your go-to cleaning product?
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Their cleaner and bike protect spray is good. Their tubeless tyre sealant and valve stems are also good. Their chain lube is rubbish though.
BTW, your bike didn't need cleaning! |
The pink bike wash works. Makes clean up super easy. Don't use the protector so can't comment.
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Originally Posted by PeteHski
(Post 22154670)
BTW, your bike didn't need cleaning! |
I've tried it and it works fine. So does any number of other products including concentrated auto wash soap or simple green.
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Originally Posted by NextDIYikeproj
(Post 22154686)
A bike ALWAYS need cleaning! 😉👍
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Originally Posted by NextDIYikeproj
(Post 22154686)
A bike ALWAYS need cleaning! 😉👍
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Originally Posted by KJ43
(Post 22154771)
I've tried it and it works fine. So does any number of other products including concentrated auto wash soap or simple green.
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Originally Posted by PeteHski
(Post 22155083)
True, but what I like about Muc-Off cleaner is that you know for certain it isn't going to damage seals etc. on your mountain bike shocks etc. or contaminate your brake discs/pads. Not saying other cleaning products would cause damage, but some definitely do.
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Originally Posted by KJ43
(Post 22155105)
Yes, any cleaner I buy (including to wash my car) is pretty mild. I do use covers on my rotors too, but I get what you are saying. Definitely something to pay attention to, but there are still a bunch of product of similar "mildness".
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Originally Posted by PeteHski
(Post 22154670)
Their cleaner and bike protect spray is good. Their tubeless tyre sealant and valve stems are also good. Their chain lube is rubbish though.
BTW, your bike didn't need cleaning! |
I don't see the point. If you're going to do 2 full spray downs with a garden hose anyway, just sponge down the bike with some soapy (a tiny bit of Dawn eg) water and rinse. Out of a spray bottle, I like the 1-step stuff -- eg. Pedro's Bike Lust. Just spray it on and wipe down. The 'protect' is built in.
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I use soap and water followed by a thorough low pressure rinse. It's not a Ferrari with foo-foo paint.
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
(Post 22155270)
I don't see the point. If you're going to do 2 full spray downs with a garden hose anyway, just sponge down the bike with some soapy (a tiny bit of Dawn eg) water and rinse. Out of a spray bottle, I like the 1-step stuff -- eg. Pedro's Bike Lust. Just spray it on and wipe down. The 'protect' is built in.
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
(Post 22155270)
I don't see the point. If you're going to do 2 full spray downs with a garden hose anyway, just sponge down the bike with some soapy (a tiny bit of Dawn eg) water and rinse. Out of a spray bottle, I like the 1-step stuff -- eg. Pedro's Bike Lust. Just spray it on and wipe down. The 'protect' is built in.
(Srsly, FUD sells a lot of expensive accessories, - and I'm certain any soap meant for kitchen utensils that is mild enough for you to have your hands in is not going to strip the paint off of your bike or turn it into a rust bucket. Dont put it in the dishwasher tho!) |
Originally Posted by PeteHski
(Post 22154670)
Their chain lube is rubbish though.!
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Originally Posted by Camilo
(Post 22155358)
I use soap and water followed by a thorough low pressure rinse. It's not a Ferrari with foo-foo paint.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2f253c2bb3.jpg |
Originally Posted by epnnf
(Post 22157212)
Whats wrong w/it? Works great for me; does not attract dirt.
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I just use the cheap car wash soap I get at the auto parts store for washing my car. I don't do that often though, maybe once every two years if the bike is really dirty. I usually just wipe my bikes down with a damp towel. Maybe I'm a contrarian but hosing a bike seems like a bad idea to me whether or not it's got electronics or not. I've tried the Muc Off lubes and they didn't impress me besides being expensive for what you get.
I'm sticking to my go to's: Washing: Damp towel and Windex on the brake rims Chain: Squirt or hot wax (depending on bike) Bearings: Phil's or Motorex 2000 (depending on bike) Cables: Finish Line Extreme Flouro grease Pedal clips: Speedplay Cleat Lube |
Originally Posted by PeteHski
(Post 22157230)
It turned my drivetrain into a mess in no time. But there are several versions. Maybe some of the others are better. I’ve only tried their basic wet lube because I had a freebie bottle of it. It was terrible, but to be fair I’m not a fan of oil based chain lubes. ZFC reviewed their all-singing-and-dancing hydrodynamic lube and totally slated it too. So I’m not convinced Muc-off know what they are doing with chain lubes. But I like most of their other products.
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Originally Posted by redtires
(Post 22155188)
This. I also can't for the life of me figure out why you would make chain lube smell like strawberry ice cream.
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Originally Posted by NumbersGuy
(Post 22158313)
Hmmmm, I can't figure out why you would not want it to smell like strawberry ice cream......
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I have their pink bike wash and like it. Does a good job.
I only have experience with their hydrodynamic lube and I was not impressed. Won't be buying it again. |
Originally Posted by KJ43
(Post 22154771)
I've tried it and it works fine. So does any number of other products including concentrated auto wash soap or simple green.
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I'm a big fan of Bike Brite:
https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Brite-MC...7512713&sr=8-1 I've been using it for years on motorcycles, dirt bikes and bicycles. I also use it on my bicycle helmets. Less corrosive than stuff like Simple Green and leaves basically no spots. Just rinse off bike, spray on liberally, wait a few and then rinse off. The one gallon jug will last a long time so it's really not that expensive. |
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