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04-05-2005, 11:24 AM | #1 |
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Chain cleaning shenanigans!
Whats the best way to get a chain proper spangly clean? Aswell as all the usual crap its got a wee bit o surface rust on the outsides of the links. any way of getting rid of it or will I need a new chain if I want it to look nice?
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04-05-2005, 11:47 AM | #2 |
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get a cloth and rub it until the rust disappears... if a djin pops up, consider your options carefully before choosing.
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04-05-2005, 11:54 AM | #3 | |
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04-05-2005, 11:57 AM | #4 |
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I've got a little halfords brush set kicking about somewhere with a brass brush in it. stiffer than nylon, not as stiff as steel. you think that would do the trickery doo dah for the outside of the links?
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04-05-2005, 12:02 PM | #5 |
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parafine is probably the best thing you can use, either remove it from the bike or leave it on..
dry the soaking chain with a cloth, spin the wheel a few times to get rid of as much parafin as possible, and relub. the muck just disappears ! |
04-05-2005, 12:14 PM | #6 |
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In your case, I'd say buy a new one and have done with it!!
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04-05-2005, 12:36 PM | #7 |
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I was afraid someone was going to say that. last time I bought a chain it cost me near enough 80 quid! think th plans going to be to clean it as best I can for the minute and have new chain and sprockets as part of the winter rebuild. shiny shiny goodness!
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04-05-2005, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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As an act of goodwill, I will polish your pipes for you.
(The ones on your bike of course!) |
04-05-2005, 12:46 PM | #9 |
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If you clean it with your wire brush, be careful not to destroy the o-rings, an old toothbrush or similar is probably safer.
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04-05-2005, 12:54 PM | #10 |
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thats what i was worried about, I was hoping the brass brush would be okay to use just on the outside surfaces to get rid of the rust but then use a rag and parafin for the rest. might be best to stick to a tooth brush tho, just really wanna get rid of that rust!
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04-05-2005, 12:58 PM | #11 | |
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glad you cleared that up, could have got us into a whole world of inuendo and confusion. but why on earth would you offer to clean my pipes for me? not that the offer goes unappreciated of course, just wondering would would persaude you to make such a damn nice offer. are you an experienced pipe polisher? |
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04-05-2005, 01:01 PM | #12 |
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Goodness me young man, did you not see my gleaming pipes on my bike? I am famous in Leicestershire for having particularly shiny pipes.
It was suggested that at the weekender that I make it my third job! |
04-05-2005, 01:08 PM | #13 |
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sorry, didn't quite manage to match the right bike to the right person for everyone. First time I've met most people!
Third Job? I struggle with one! Thanks very much for the offer but I think its a fair trek from huddersfield. Any tips you can give me products/techniques for getting ali and stainless mirror shiny would be good! |
04-05-2005, 01:11 PM | #14 |
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Autosol and plenty of elbow grease is always a winner.
Can't wait to see the finished results. Good luck mate. |
04-05-2005, 01:15 PM | #15 |
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You should see Mand's wrist action when she gets going, it'd make your eyes water!
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