JBK Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 Dish washing liquid is as close to a neutral pH, so it won't do much damage.Just requires some warm water and lots of scrubbing.Dishwashing liquid is FULL of salt - that's what makes it so thick - salt is not good for your bike. Long Wheel Base 1
OVERDRIVE Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 Best is to do it yourself. Find all the nics and scratches, possible cracks etc. Also no one can do the job the way you want it.Fully agreed ChrisF and slickjay007 2
TheoG Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Dishwashing liquid is FULL of salt - that's what makes it so thick - salt is not good for your bike. Really ... dishwashing liquid have NaCl in it? Sorry for not taking your word for it, I need to go check on that one. Edit: Just checked, there is a lot of Sodium (Natrium - Na) in it but no Chlorine (Cl). Hence there is no salt in there. Checked for Sunlight only though. Edited February 18, 2021 by TheoG Sid the Sloth 1
FirstV8 Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 Dishwashing liquid is FULL of salt - that's what makes it so thick - salt is not good for your bike.A good  A recognized brand has a Neutral PH (SABS 825 ). A cheap brand or back yard chemical company add salt to thicken it . TheoG 1
JBK Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 Really ... dishwashing liquid have NaCl in it? Sorry for not taking your word for it, I need to go check on that one. Edit: Just checked, there is a lot of Sodium (Natrium - Na) in it but no Chlorine (Cl). Hence there is no salt in there. Checked for Sunlight only though.https://avalonking.com/blog/breaking-down-the-car-wash-soap-vs-dish-soap-debate/ Keep using dishwashing liquid buddy... Enjoy... I simply cannot understand this philosophy of "i can and will use dishwashing liquid for everything"... You're not doing yourself any favours not are your even saving money... Danger Dassie, TheoG and ChrisF 3
Pikey Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 After every ride, am mostly to pedantic to put a dirty bike away.Only clean it myself, fairly thorough wash most times.Use muc off products 90% of the time .
Mojoman Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Washed bike for first time in about 2 months yesterday....only because I wanted to pull and service the fork and fit a new gear cable and outer and a bit of general maintenance...Used the car wash shampoo....So long as the moving parts are clean Im not too fussed about the state of the bike, especially this time of the year with all the rain... dasilvarsa, Steady Spin and gerriemtb 3
TNT1 Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Do it yourself. Sunlight liquid and high pressure hose. I focus on spraying it on the chain, bearings and derailleurs. The Ouzo, Long Wheel Base, slickjay007 and 4 others 7
JBK Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Do it yourself. Sunlight liquid and high pressure hose. I focus on spraying it on the chain, bearings and derailleurs.Careful - some might agree and follow your lead... TNT1 and ChrisF 2
Fisan Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Bikes are expensive, so why skimp on the cleaning costs? Sure, the Muc Off, Finishline, products etc. are 75%:25% marketing:worth. But I still believe your bike deserves that 25%. Sunlight? Ugh
TNT1 Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Careful - some might agree and follow your lead...When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck. Long Wheel Base, dave303e, Sid the Sloth and 2 others 5
The Ouzo Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck.and a bit of brasso to make it shine, works wonders. TNT1 1
nickc Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck. Do you wear gloves to protect your hands when using the steel wool with pool acid? dave303e, Sid the Sloth and Long Wheel Base 3
BikeisLife Posted February 19, 2021 Author Posted February 19, 2021 When it gets really muddy on those rare occasions I might ride in the rain, I use some steel wool to scrub off the muck.Happy Friday ???? ChrisF and TNT1 2
JBK Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Happy Friday [emoji23]Is it 1st April already ?
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