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Old 11-15-21, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by cxwrench
Corrosion 'resistant' isn't corrosion proof, just like water resistant isn't water proof. And you don't think stainless steel is corrosion proof do you?
Sorry, I do not appreciate the tone. Stainless steel corrodes, but so slowly that it does not matter for a multitude of applications, including on the bike.
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Originally Posted by MarcusT
The instructions were pretty simple. Apply, let dry and wipe off excess. Maybe in some circles, that's challenging.
Over a summer-long tour, I was cavalier about wiping the chain off after lubing with T-9 (had other things to do besides watching the clock). That resulted in packing wax on the derailer pulleys.

A few years later, Lon Haldeman clued me in on how to apply the stuff: spray or squirt it on and wipe everything that'll come off immediately afterwards. No problems since then.
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Originally Posted by 2_i
Sorry, I do not appreciate the tone. Stainless steel corrodes, but so slowly that it does not matter for a multitude of applications, including on the bike.
Oh well...
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Old 11-15-21, 05:23 PM
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Some people are secure enough to be gracious about their expertise. Others, not so much.
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That's just the way I am, sorry it doesn't work for you, or him.
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Originally Posted by pdlamb
Over a summer-long tour, I was cavalier about wiping the chain off after lubing with T-9 (had other things to do besides watching the clock). That resulted in packing wax on the derailer pulleys.

A few years later, Lon Haldeman clued me in on how to apply the stuff: spray or squirt it on and wipe everything that'll come off immediately afterwards. No problems since then.
Before going the waxed chain route, I applied Boeshield T-9 (and other lube, e.g., Rock N Roll) the same way: a few drops per chain roller, let sit for a while, then backpedal the chain through a tightly held rag to thoroughly wipe it. Repeat as necessary. Using more lube without targeting where it needs to go makes a mess and requires one to buy lube sooner.
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Originally Posted by pdlamb
Over a summer-long tour, I was cavalier about wiping the chain off after lubing with T-9 (had other things to do besides watching the clock). That resulted in packing wax on the derailer pulleys.

A few years later, Lon Haldeman clued me in on how to apply the stuff: spray or squirt it on and wipe everything that'll come off immediately afterwards. No problems since then.
That makes sense. I used it through a year of commuting and didn’t have any buildup problem. What I did discover was that it required too much care and relubing through daily wet weather riding compared to Finish Lines Wet Lube.
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