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11-02-23, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Carnmore

According to the Squirt e-bike chain wax manufacturer, factory grease needs to be removed prior to use.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083V6R9...roduct_details

Yes, it should for that particular wax suspension as detailed above. The best way to remove the factory lube is mineral spirits. You don’t need some elaborate cleaning procedure nor multiple steps with multiple solvents. Shake the chain vigorously with about a cup of mineral spirits in an 12 fluid oz Gatorade bottle (or similar) until your arm gets tired…my arm gives out around 30 seconds…then pull it out to let the mineral spirits evaporate. If you are doing anymore than that, you are just wasting your time.

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