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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2013 9:28:09 GMT
Apologies for the mundane thread but I've just cleaned my chain, cassette etc (will be a more frequent cleaner and luber from now on) and I can't get the brushes I used to do it clean. Whatever I've tried they still remain black. Any suggestions really appreciated.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 10, 2013 9:50:08 GMT
Apologies for the mundane thread but I've just cleaned my chain, cassette etc (will be a more frequent cleaner and luber from now on) and I can't get the brushes I used to do it clean. Whatever I've tried they still remain black. Any suggestions really appreciated. Same here fella, I only use them on oily parts, sponge and chamois cloth for the rest; buying the fancy brushes was a mistake on my part. Good for MTB but the pro method of disposable cheap cut down bristled paint brushes has proven itself here.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Sept 10, 2013 10:09:56 GMT
We had this discussion sometime back about the best way to clean your chain. I got laughed at when I said I used an old toothbrush. I think someone if it wasn't rad himself suggested removing and sock the chain and stuff in something. Why not try that if you have the expertise to do it.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 10, 2013 11:00:34 GMT
You still need to clean on the bike W at times, the removal and soaking method is fine if you've got time and a Powerlink to assist (or the equivalent of course).
You can shove the paintbrush into the cassette nicely and this makes you realise the fancy looking sprocket brushes are a tad over designed in comparison, as you end up doing the same thing as with the paintbrush.
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Post by captslog on Sept 10, 2013 11:24:38 GMT
I buy the cheap dishwashing type brushes from the supermarket for cleaning oily parts, the ones you can get for 35p. You can also get packs of toothbrushes for the same sorts of prices, so there's no need to worry about using them and chucking them in the bin (apart from the green issues of course).
Like Rad, I also use paintbrushes. There's always one in the shed that hasn't been cleaned properly and is no use for painting any longer but for for cleaning the muck out of the cassette.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2013 11:40:18 GMT
Thanks guys. Yep, I think a combination of cheapo paint brushes and/or say 27p Wilko dishwashing brush and throw away after one use is the least worst solution.
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Post by phred1812 on Sept 10, 2013 11:49:34 GMT
We had this discussion sometime back about the best way to clean your chain. I got laughed at when I said I used an old toothbrush. I think someone if it wasn't rad himself suggested removing and sock the chain and stuff in something. Why not try that if you have the expertise to do it. It wasn't the toothbrush that amused me Whitestar. I use one for cleaning all sorts of things. It was your unfortunate typo referring to your chin not your chain.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 10, 2013 12:13:49 GMT
Thanks guys. Yep, I think a combination of cheapo paint brushes and/or say 27p Wilko dishwashing brush and throw away after one use is the least worst solution. You should get more than one use out of things or that really is not green, soak em in washing up liquid or whatever, rub them out over some sun bleached wood and wash them through again; should be good to go for a fair few washes - stay on top of things and it's less problematic ... if you get a good soaking and road grime over things one outing, then that's often when a chain soak is in order IMO. I have a hierarchy of better quality ones v older ones going now (I've worked through a few in the house by stealthy 'acquisition', necessitating new stocks but much care needed, as this entails an ear bending if you time it wrong - don't nab a new dish washing brush in the first week it arrives ).
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Post by Whitestar1 on Sept 10, 2013 12:30:05 GMT
We had this discussion sometime back about the best way to clean your chain. I got laughed at when I said I used an old toothbrush. I think someone if it wasn't rad himself suggested removing and sock the chain and stuff in something. Why not try that if you have the expertise to do it. It wasn't the toothbrush that amused me Whitestar. I use one for cleaning all sorts of things. It was your unfortunate typo referring to your chin not your chain. Ah didn't see that! Well well well good thing that wasn't an English exams paper!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 14:22:09 GMT
I've used citric degreasers bought at the supermarket (cheap ones, nothing too specific nor professional oriented) with moderated succes, brushes don't come new like clean but the result is acceptable by my standards at least.
Forgot to mention I'm referring to old toothbrushes too.
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