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Removing factory grease from new chain
Carnmore
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For a new Shimano chain, which has not been fitted, what is the best way of degreasing it?
I use 50:50 diluted No Nonsense degreaser for maintenance degreasing.
Thanks in advance.
I use 50:50 diluted No Nonsense degreaser for maintenance degreasing.
Thanks in advance.
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Why? You applying Squirt or similar wax?
Yes, Squirt e-bike chain wax https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083V6R9QQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I only had an issue with NN when using a solvent based chain wax. Squirt and similar are waterbased so should be fine. I always add one extra application at first to ensure it really gets into the chain. The reason I used white spirit when using solvent based waxes is that it is difficult to drive the water out of the rollers so the wax can really get in.
NO, it won’t work in the short time span you have in mind.
As P69 indicates you need to HEAT the chain to evaporate the moisture and only when your certain it’s been removed can you think of adding another lubricant.
Which again needs to be heated (usually) to penetrate the tiny gaps available in a chain linkage system
Then you have to be certain you can get your lubricant inside the chains rollers otherwise you’re wasting your time
I am not sure. You have no chance.
The best thing you can do is get the factory cr@p off before you fit the chain, then use a quality thin lube (covers all seasons) or hot wax for your ‘dry’ bike.
Rear mech and chain ring thoroughly cleaned.
Squirt E-Bike wax applied (2 coats, 5 minutes between each).
Bike indoors allowing wax to dry.
Is 20 hours chain wax drying time sufficient before riding?
Desmond Tutu
I use a Park chain cleaner with Halfords citric degreaser.
I then use GT85 - quick squirt at the end of a ride and clean occasionally if it gets too mucky.
This is the winter bike and I get about 2000 miles from a chain.