Type of degreasers
11-09-16, 07:14 AM
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Type of degreasers
Hello, I am starting to use degreasers. There are spray and liquid degreasers, then there is bike cleaning soap style products that act as degreasers, whats the difference among these 3 types?
11-09-16, 07:27 AM
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Shouldn't this be moved to the mechanics thread?
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Just get this and put it on everything. Don't overthink it.
https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Cit.../dp/B002MA234C
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mineral spirits, a.k.a. paint thinner works really well
11-09-16, 03:07 PM
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simple green at the dollar store. Wont mess anything up either. Spray it everywhere. lol
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I agree. Just be careful with it...around ignition sources and such. Wear gloves and have good ventilation. There are not too many things that work as well though WD40 used as a solvent is one of them. You can buy it in a bulk "refill" bottle and use it like mineral spirits. The lube capability is a nice bonus feature.
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I agree. Just be careful with it...around ignition sources and such. Wear gloves and have good ventilation. There are not too many things that work as well though WD40 used as a solvent is one of them. You can buy it in a bulk "refill" bottle and use it like mineral spirits. The lube capability is a nice bonus feature.
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The fire hazard and toxicity (such as it is) are not substantially reduced by the deodorizing process.
11-09-16, 05:28 PM
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I did.
I started getting chatter on the Zipp 303s and finding pad marks on the rim brake tracks. I filed the pads and it continued. i replaced the pads and it continued. I contacted Zipp and they said Simple Green leaves a residue and I should use acetone. I replaced the pads and have not had the problem sine... 5700 miles ago.
I started getting chatter on the Zipp 303s and finding pad marks on the rim brake tracks. I filed the pads and it continued. i replaced the pads and it continued. I contacted Zipp and they said Simple Green leaves a residue and I should use acetone. I replaced the pads and have not had the problem sine... 5700 miles ago.
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I use rubbing alcohol on brake tracks. Works well. ChainBrite on chains and cassettes. I never submerge my chains in anything. They last longer if you don't wash the lube out of the rollers. Just clean the surface. Here's a thread with a viddy on bike washing: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ash-yours.html
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11-10-16, 08:48 AM
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I did.
I started getting chatter on the Zipp 303s and finding pad marks on the rim brake tracks. I filed the pads and it continued. i replaced the pads and it continued. I contacted Zipp and they said Simple Green leaves a residue and I should use acetone. I replaced the pads and have not had the problem sine... 5700 miles ago.
I started getting chatter on the Zipp 303s and finding pad marks on the rim brake tracks. I filed the pads and it continued. i replaced the pads and it continued. I contacted Zipp and they said Simple Green leaves a residue and I should use acetone. I replaced the pads and have not had the problem sine... 5700 miles ago.
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I use rubbing alcohol on brake tracks. Works well. ChainBrite on chains and cassettes. I never submerge my chains in anything. They last longer if you don't wash the lube out of the rollers. Just clean the surface. Here's a thread with a viddy on bike washing: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ash-yours.html
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i have a jug of a potassium hydroxide based commercial degreaser with surfactants and foaming agents. will that work?
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I use rubbing alcohol on brake tracks. Works well. ChainBrite on chains and cassettes. I never submerge my chains in anything. They last longer if you don't wash the lube out of the rollers. Just clean the surface. Here's a thread with a viddy on bike washing: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ash-yours.html