Chain de-greaser

[gb155]

What's a good one

I got one from decathlon at the weekend in aerosol form and it was brilliant but took half the can to do the brilliant job, Any more effective ones out there?

 

[Jimmy Doug]

This is what I use. I'm very happy with it.

 

[John_c]

I had the same problem, so took a look on ebay for some citrus degreaser and was amazed at the price difference if you buy a simple fluid, and a hand spray for application. heres a good example. http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/120923855622?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla
The one I've bought is as good IMHO as the brands being sold in spray tins for a fraction of the volume at the same sort of price.

 

[gb155]

Thanks all

 

[Blue Hills]

I'd presume that larger cheaper quantities are also available from car places or for cars from supermarkets?

 

[slowmotion]

I use this. It doesn't cost much compared to bike-specific de-greaser and it works really well. It rinses off in water.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swarfega-...A%2BFICS%2BUFI&otn=21&pmod=120788980939&ps=54

 

[smokeysmoo]

FWIW I use THIS. We use it at work so I get it far cheaper than that price, although being an aerosol doesn't help your usage problem, but by heck it's feckin' awesome at cleaning anything dirty/greasy/oily etc. Chain, rings and cassettes come up like new. Plus it evaporates really quickly too so you're ready to lube and go

PS: it's also superb for removing and fitting grips to flat bars. It's nice and slippy when wet but then evaporates leaving tightly fitted grips that don't slip

 

[derrick]

Petrol works well,

 

[sidevalve]

Yep, petrol works fine for me too. Just remember to put the woodbine out when doing it.

 

[Blue Hills]

Petrol works well,

Ah, I well remember getting back into cycling in about 1997, went to a beginners cycle maintenance course in Sutton - all I remember is the amiable aged cyclist tutor recommending that we clean chains in an old cut-away tin of petrol - easily available from your local petrol station we were told. I do hope all my class colleagues are still well ....

 

[Erudin]

I use a citrus based heavy duty detergent, it works well even heavily diluted in an old Muc-Off spray bottle, or a small amount neat in a jam jar for chain degreasing.

 

[Moodyman]

Baby wipes do a good job of cleaning grease.

If it's particularly dirty, WD40/GT85 are pretty good.

Of course, you can buy the ones listed above.

 

[fossyant]

Petrol works well,

Bloody expensive though.

Oh, cheap option - old cotton rag. Simples.

 

[numbnuts]

White Spirit

 

[zacklaws]

I used petrol in my chain cleaner, and it dropped to bits eventually as the petrol warped the plastic, white spirit was ok though. Parrafin may be a better option.