GTfan Posted December 15, 2009 Share MTBnoob you must see how Clean Green just melts away the dirt when you spray it on, (leave it to set a bit) so when it comes to spraying the hose pipe, it falls off your bike like a hot knife going through butter Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbN00b Posted December 15, 2009 Share MTBnoob you must see how Clean Green just melts away the dirt when you spray it on' date=' (leave it to set a bit) so when it comes to spraying the hose pipe, it falls off your bike like a hot knife going through butter [/quote'] so after a muddy ride - must i let the mud settle and get hard and then spray clean green on or still while it is soft? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbN00b Posted December 15, 2009 Share how do you wash your chain - do you take it off and put it in a bucket or can you clean it while on your bike? same for the rear derailer and front derailer Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted December 15, 2009 Share why not using dish washing liquid? QUOTE=gremlin] Seriously' date=' guys, dishwashing liquid is seriously corrosive. It will slowly but surely strip the paint from the frame. If you have to use it, use it on the drive train, nowhere else, and wash it off thoroughly. I can show you some frames that look old long before their time due to the owners washing them with dish liquid. [/quote']might as well wash your car with Sunlight too if you feel ok enough to use it on your bike! Seriously guys, take note of what TNT1 is saying, Sunlight is NO GOOD!! Sunlights eats away the protective layer of the paint. Keep it in the kitchen. Also dont use it in your cars windowcleaner. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTfan Posted December 15, 2009 Share MTBnoob you must see how Clean Green just melts away the dirt when you spray it on' date=' (leave it to set a bit) so when it comes to spraying the hose pipe, it falls off your bike like a hot knife going through butter [/quote']so after a muddy ride - must i let the mud settle and get hard and then spray clean green on or still while it is soft? No, just give the bike a quick spray with the hose to soften the mud then apply the clean green Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbN00b Posted December 15, 2009 Share yeah thanks scotty - i got my answer on the other thread - just finish reading the 8pages Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbN00b Posted December 15, 2009 Share the chain and derailer cleaning still bugs me a bit thou ... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted December 15, 2009 Share Only the best for my baby...... Spend about 3 hours removing every inch of dirt with makeup removal pads...... Then polish the tyres with black boot polish...slightly melted to penetrate the tyre and give it long lasting blackness... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Do you dilute the clean green, im not gonna use sunlight anymore, my paint are starting to come off, thanks for the tip.sampie2009-12-15 02:01:37 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted December 15, 2009 Share yeah thanks scotty - i got my answer on the other thread - just finish reading the 8pages No sweat, i occasionally also used dishwashing liquid until i was cr@pped out. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbN00b Posted December 15, 2009 Share yeah thanks scotty - i got my answer on the other thread - just finish reading the 8pages No sweat' date=' i occasionally also used dishwashing liquid until i was cr@pped out. [/quote'] sunlight is the only cleaning agent i know will have to go and by this thing called clean green at Mr min's shop? Wonder where that is Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-896915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Don't want to ponder too much on this, but if you have an Afgri retailer (old ko-operasie) in your area, they sell a product called "Kleer 4007". It comes in a 5l container for R70. I dilute it to get 10l. I've been using it forever on all my bikes and everything else. The maid uses it for our clothes instead of Preen and it even works better. I also use it in my Parktool chain cleaner. For the rest of the bike I use a spray bottle. Frame, cassette, derailleurs, chain rings, etc. Quick brush off and everything is sparkling clean. Rinse with hose. Bounce the bike a few times and tilt onto back wheel to get water out of the frame. Wipe with cloth, leave it in the sun to dry properly and lube the chain. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-897664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkU Posted December 15, 2009 Share My Park Cleaning Tool is the best money i have spent in some time, you should invest in that if anything..... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-897683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapper Posted December 16, 2009 Share Did anyone see his comment in the beginning... "does not really like cleaning his bike..." Lots of info here that is not needed then Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-898078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkdonk Posted December 17, 2009 Share the chain and derailer cleaning still bugs me a bit thou ... There a simple solution (no pun intended) for this. Buy a chain cleaner. You cant go wrong. Clean chain after EVERY ride. leave it to dry and relube Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-898250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbN00b Posted December 17, 2009 Share what lube is best for your chain? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/59168-washing-your-mtb/page/2/#findComment-898274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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