Domin8tr Posted June 1, 2010 Share Well that Prepsol has got RED #5 in it, when u get hyperactive don't say u weren't warned!! LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted June 1, 2010 Share ok, so here is the question. I use 50% prepsol (diluted with water) to soak the chain before it gets shaken in a coke bottle. There are loads of black gunky bits that come off. Following this I put the chain into turps and even more gunk came out (i have a 5l trum for dirty turps and spirits - when full i take it to the local paint shop and they send it away). The question is - is it good for the chain to have all the gunk (grease?) removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted June 1, 2010 Share Red hot products make a degreaser that will remove chrome from a tow bar!! Its not the most environmentally friendly stuff, but hell it works a charm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpedro Posted June 1, 2010 Share Here's my cleaning equipment. I only use the parafin once in a while since it strips all the grease completely. I spray the chain' date=' let it soak for 10 minutes. Then I spray the cleen green, let it soak for 10 minutes. Then I wash it off with a gentle spray from the hosepipe or from the spray bottle. No scrubbing or brushes needed. I learnt this from the LBS when I told them that the normal cleaning stuff was too expensive, and they let me into their secret. Then I take my bike inside after drying and spray Mr Min. I use Mr Min because my bikes are female (I don't mount male bikes) and they like to smell nice, except for my MTB which is on the butch side and doesn't like smelling nice. Just be careful where you clean with the parafin. I put braai logs under the groupset to catch most of it. Then as Stewie says, lube your chain properly afterwards. [/quote'] What Application is that running on the Laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted June 1, 2010 Share R100 for 5 liters is quite expensive. I buy it in 220l drums and it works out at R250 for 25 liters. But the effort and schlepp of decanting is another story. Just got a 25lt drum from Allijam in Polly street Jo'Burg R280.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregzilla Posted June 1, 2010 Share If prepsol is the magic stuff and enviromentaly friendly too boot tell me where do I purchase it ? at the LBs or at the local hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domin8tr Posted June 1, 2010 Share Dunno about the Bio-degradable part but u can get it at a spares shop like Midas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yang Posted June 1, 2010 Share Here's my cleaning equipment. I only use the parafin once in a while since it strips all the grease completely. I spray the chain' date=' let it soak for 10 minutes. Then I spray the cleen green, let it soak for 10 minutes. Then I wash it off with a gentle spray from the hosepipe or from the spray bottle. No scrubbing or brushes needed. I learnt this from the LBS when I told them that the normal cleaning stuff was too expensive, and they let me into their secret. Then I take my bike inside after drying and spray Mr Min. I use Mr Min because my bikes are female (I don't mount male bikes) and they like to smell nice, except for my MTB which is on the butch side and doesn't like smelling nice. Just be careful where you clean with the parafin. I put braai logs under the groupset to catch most of it. Then as Stewie says, lube your chain properly afterwards. [/quote'] What Application is that running on the Laptop? What you are looking at on the laptop is the message box on the Hub site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpedro Posted June 1, 2010 Share What you are looking at on the laptop is the message box on the Hub site. Aaaah I see now yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM7 Posted April 22, 2018 Share any new tips and tricks of getting the chain clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Steyn Posted April 22, 2018 Share any new tips and tricks of getting the chain clean?Lucky for me I have access to an ultrasonic bath, which REALLY cleans out all of the grit and gunk from the chain. I do this every couple of months, and after it's been cleaned out properly and completely dry, I lubricate it well after putting it back on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM7 Posted April 22, 2018 Share ultrasonic bath usual weekly cleaning? something which is environmentally friendly and doesn't cost plenty.. Edited April 22, 2018 by AM7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted April 22, 2018 Share I usually degreased my chain with those pink stuff but found that they are a bit too potent. I switched over to paraffin which I buy at my local hardware store. Remove the chain, put it into a bottle with it, shake and let it soak. Works like a charm. I used it to clean my cassette as well. Cois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted April 24, 2018 Share Anyone try this yet? https://www.facebook.com/ecologic3D/http://www.ecologic.co.za/ I know they have a Mica in Pretoria (I want to swing past there today) I used Prepsol, but it seems that a Shimano 9 speed chain does not like Prepsol. And I am looking for something that can clean my clothing as well after a mud-filled ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatopek Posted April 24, 2018 Share ultrasonic bath usual weekly cleaning? something which is environmentally friendly and doesn't cost plenty..Something like this?https://www.lazada.com.my/products/brand-new-3l-stainless-steel-digital-timer-220w-ultrasonic-cleaner-heater-i158993220-s189171146.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted April 24, 2018 Share after years and years of trying different things .. for me the answer was in my garage all along.. and what i used to clean up after cleaning up ..... handex original with less of the silica grit is the answer .. i use it on the derailers and chain. quick fast clean with a toothbrush then rinse,simple and orange fresh, relube and go .. for me nothing comes close . https://ownai.co.zw/oc-content/uploads/8011/886805.jpg Zatopek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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