On Monday, September 2, 2019 at 10:13:11 PM UTC-5, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Mon, 2 Sep 2019 18:35:25 -0700 (PDT), AK
wrote:

On Monday, September 2, 2019 at 6:52:32 PM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
On 9/2/2019 1:51 PM, AK wrote:
I use paint thinner and an old tooth brush to clean my bike chain.

Is there anything I can spray on the chain to dissolve the thinner or do I have to manually rub it off with a rag?

I am open to recommendations to anyone who actually uses one of those chain cleaners.

Thanks,
Andy



p.s.
Any particular reason you don't use auto disc brake cleaner?
It's cheap and available everywhere which is why it's a
popular cleaning agent. Ours is a mix of alcohol and acetone
but I'm sure other similar versions exist.

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Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

I found a more environmentally clean option.

Homemade water based cleaner recipe that worked well in a sprayer bottle.

8 oz. water
1 Tbsp Vinegar
1 Tbsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Dish Soap


I sort of think there is one thing you chain washers might want to
think about. Your freshly washed and cleaned chains have no
lubrication at all :-)
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Cheers,

John B.

John,

I use White Lightning Easy Lube after I clean my chain.

It dries to the touch after use.

Andy