Can you use this to clean the chain (just general cleaning using the chain cleaner), or should you use a degreaser than re-lube?
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It wouldn't work very well. I would use something silicon based too, like Pedro's bike lust. That way it lubes too.
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Yes i use it for general cleaning of the chain and it does a good job.. but for me i degrease and re-lube probably every 1000 miles on my road bike.. i do re-lube after using White Lightning also.. i prob should degrease every 500 miles now that i think of it..
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I use chain wax personally. You could use the wash first but make sure to use a lubricating agent on the chain afterward
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It doesn't do as good a job on the chains. I use a chain degreaser with a chain cleaning tool.
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I've used it a few times to clean the chain and it works just fine. I always lube it afterward, of course.
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I would use something like "Finish Line Citrus degreaser" to properly clean the chain and then re-lube the chain. I use the wash and shine just to wash the road grime off the bicycle.
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I use regular chainsaw oil, any good oil to keep the chain lubricated should be fine.
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Hi, it has been a few months and i have not had the need to use the lube. Seems to be working like new and i use it quite often and i try to keep it clean.Sorry, i just read the blades part..i don't use the blades from this.
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I have used it three times to remove 90wt gear oil from rear ends. It would be best to run the vehicle and warm the gear oil up before removing it. I would do this for any type of removal; ex. engine, brake and transmission oil.
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This cleaner is made to break down gum and gunk from old gasoline and clean out your carb and system. I see no reason why you could not spray on the carb to clean but perhaps not the most economical cleaner to just remove dirt and grime from the exterior of the carb. I don't see how it could hurt anything but would spray on let sit for a couple of minutes and rinse off with hose. Strong stuff so do not get it on yourself especially when using water hose on it.
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Absolutely, I use it to clean my bicycle chain. As well as the rear cassette an other metal parts.
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The owners manual states that the sprocket in the bar needs lubrication, but I don't recall it mentioning the drive sprocket. Everything is pretty well oiled by the chain lube.
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I have used this product on my 5th wheel trailer's landing jacks and the slide mechanisms with great success. Prior to using the product I wiped off the surface dirt and any grease as best I could, they sprayed on the Dry Lube. All the areas I sprayed worked more smoothly without binding and do not attract dirt like a petroleum based product. If you are using this product in an area that you want to keep free of dirt and grime, then yes, I would recommend cleaning the surface area prior to spraying on the dry lube.
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mine uses a fair amount of chain oil, it does drip a little bit after use I think that is normal. if it doesn't put a lot of oil on the chain the chain will wear out faster.
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That is correct Mike. This is a cleaner and lube in one. It won't leave excess residue either. Works great.
357015
Hi, it has been a few months and i have not had the need to use the lube. Seems to be working like new and i use it quite often and i try to keep it clean. Sorry, i just read the blades part..i don't use the blades from this.
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I clean bicycle chains and bearings with it. Just make sure the bearings are dry before packing with grease.
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The only part that need to be oil is the chain, it will self oil. Use regular chain oil
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Remember that Simple Green will act as a degreaser. As such it can remove lubricants from bearing surfaces. Presumably you are going to dilute the SG with water so it may not be as active at removing lubricants like grease should it get on any lubed components such as sprockets and chains. Also be sure to test the diluted solution on the bike's finish.
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If your chain is overlubed it will spray the floor and your legs. Use synthetic lube and wipe the chain. Also, your rear tire will be consumed and you'll find rubber residue on the floor, not a lot but enough for you to notice it. Another source of dirt it's your sweat. You will drip it on the floor.Therefore, get a cheap rubber carpet, Home Depot sells some for 10 bucks up here in Canada.For the sweat, make a bicycle bib with an old towel. You don't need to purchase a bib but look it up on the net to see what it looks like.
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When I put this on my shotgun, I simply wiped it down good with a towel and it stuck great.With that said, if you're wanting to degrease and the whole nine yards, once when I was repainting a rifle, I went to autozone and got a can of brake cleaner to spray all the components down with to degrease. That's what the gunsmiths suggested and it worked great. Most smiths simply use brake cleaner, it's the same stuff as the products "made" for guns at a fraction of the cost.
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The basic Simple Green is both a cleaner and degreaser and may well work on your O-ring chains. The product is quite concentrated and the bottle instructions give the dilution formulas depending on what you're cleaning. The company also makes other products, some of which may be more specific to your need. If you go to their website, they do have a formula specifically for "motorsports" under the "household" tab. They also have industry specific products under the "industrial" tab, which you might find useful as well. You can order from the website, or use their locator to find a product at a location near you. And Amazon carries many of these products, too!