Sportsworld.co.za Posted October 23, 2013 Share I was chatting to a friend who's a bike mechanic on the way to the One Tonner on Sunday, and funny enough, the topic of bikes came up. I asked him what do they use in the shop to clean the bikes and he said they used something called 'Clean Green' which is sold in Builders Warehouse (or as my son calls it - Daddy's Warehouse). I got some today and I have to say I am really impressed. I diluted it down to about 10 parts to 1 with water (even though you don't have to) and sprayed it onto my cassette. I left it there a couple of minutes and then just rinsed it off using the hose and the grime literally just washed away. For the more stubborn bits, and nooks and crannies, I used a toothbrush with it and it really did work. I then washed the whole bike with it and it's what I'm going to be using from now on. I think for R35 it's a bit of a bargain. Just thought I'd let you guys know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted October 23, 2013 Share Are you new to cycling? Edited October 23, 2013 by Hennie VR Mtree, Unknown MTBR, fanievb and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 23, 2013 Share Just keep that away from all bearings .... so handle with care .. but yes, strips grease very well _David_, -Az-, martinh and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsworld.co.za Posted October 23, 2013 Share Are you new to cycling? Haha, maybe I just don't clean as often as I should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie VR Posted October 23, 2013 Share Haha, maybe I just don't clean as often as I should That explains it . Yes a decent product that's been around since I can remember. Always have a bottle in the garage. Sportsworld.co.za and Eddy Gordo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted October 23, 2013 Share Makro even cheaper.......although both shops are part of the same group! Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted October 23, 2013 Share Get prepsol rather. Trust me ZakAttak, Java001, Wayne Potgieter and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted October 23, 2013 Share Engine Cleaner also works well with a high pressure hose. Never had issues yet. (Deon) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted October 23, 2013 Share Get prepsol rather. Trust me How much and who sells Prepsol.I used it before , it is a winner - is it an emulsifier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted October 23, 2013 Share How much and who sells Prepsol.I used it before , it is a winner - is it an emulsifier?R22 for a 500ml last a few washes. Sold at builders,Autozone or any hardware store. Works out even better to buy a 5 or 20L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted October 23, 2013 Share R22 for a 500ml last a few washes. Sold at builders,Autozone or any hardware store. Works out even better to buy a 5 or 20L. That's not bad, I've been using Wynns 30sec mag cleaner - best ever but it's R50 for 750ml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted October 23, 2013 Share Get prepsol rather. Trust me +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsworld.co.za Posted October 23, 2013 Share I'll give prepsol a whirl as well then. I must have been living in a 'cleaning' black hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted October 23, 2013 Share I also use Clean Green - also used Prepsol in the past. Prefer Clean Green for cleaning parts ON the bike, use paraffin or engine cleaner for parts OFF the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg29 Posted October 24, 2013 Share I put 50-100ml (never actually measure) in 1/3 bucket of warm water and that does the whole bike with ease!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarickH Posted January 3, 2015 Share Is Clean Green safe to use to clean the chain and cassette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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