Cheap degreaser?

[blimpnoddle]

I've be using Fenwick 1ltr degeaser for my chain for some time but I was wondering if a cheaper degreaser would do a decent job. For instance, has anyone used either of these and, if so, what did you think, and which one is better?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668?_requestid=115638
http://www.screwfix.com/p/swarfega-oil-grease-remover-5ltr/20817

Any other product suggestions appreciated.

 

[Drago]

White spirit. Can be filtered and re used.

 

[Brandane]

Diesel works a treat on chains.

 

[Drago]

This is true. When Vin Diesel nips round to clean my chains he always leaves them sparkling.

 

[Brandane]

This is true. When Vin Diesel nips round to clean my chains he always leaves them sparkling.

Is he fast? And furious?

 

[Milkfloat]

£1 http://aroundapound.net/astonish-engine-degreaser-840-p.asp

 

[autolycus]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/paraffin.196957/

 

[winjim]

This is true. When Vin Diesel nips round to clean my chains he always leaves them sparkling.

Does he use the same stuff he uses on his big shiny head?

 

[MrGrumpy]

Are these safe to use ? Would they attack alloy components etc ? Just wonder if some of these items would discolour paint ? Serious question.

Edit a quick google has answered the question, yes they will, trick is to not leave on for long.

 

[e-rider]

I've be using Fenwick 1ltr degeaser for my chain for some time but I was wondering if a cheaper degreaser would do a decent job. For instance, has anyone used either of these and, if so, what did you think, and which one is better?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668?_requestid=115638
http://www.screwfix.com/p/swarfega-oil-grease-remover-5ltr/20817

Any other product suggestions appreciated.

cheap degreasers ruin paintwork, plastics and rubber - you've been warned!

 

[Drago]

Is he fast? And furious?

He uses a helmet cam, so he's always furious!

 

[tincaman]

I've be using Fenwick 1ltr degeaser for my chain for some time but I was wondering if a cheaper degreaser would do a decent job. For instance, has anyone used either of these and, if so, what did you think, and which one is better?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668?_requestid=115638
http://www.screwfix.com/p/swarfega-oil-grease-remover-5ltr/20817

Any other product suggestions appreciated.

I bought the no nonsense one last week, using it ten to one solution for general bike cleaning and its great. It does remove grease and oil but not without extra scrubbing if it's really dirty. The last two rides have been muddy so I have just sprayed the whole bike and then rinsed it all off with a garden pressure sprayer. It does remove some oil from the chain so that has to be reoiled. My plan is to use it neat at some point in a chain scrubber. It's very good value as 5l will last a long time

 

[Rooster1]

Petrol is fab for degreasing. Also very smelly and highly flammable obviously.

 

[e-rider]

bikes should really be washed with soapy water, not a hardcore degreaser!

 

[Drago]

Petrol is fab for degreasing. Also very smelly and highly flammable obviously.

Nothing quite as relaxing as washing your bike in petrol while quietly enjoying a cigar.