andylago
05-07-05, 03:00 PM
soap & water, lemon pledge, tang?
Bicycle Mechanics - what should i use to clean my steel frame bike?
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andylago
05-07-05, 11:12 PM
anyone?
jeff williams
05-07-05, 11:20 PM
What do you mean?..you have paint on the steel?...mines scratched to hell so water IS a problem.
You could treat the inside of the frame to prevent any internal corrosion.
The search function will turn up many threads.
I don't clean my bike rather I clean and maintain the systems...this does involve water, but not a hose. Clean the drive\chain\rings\cogs\derailers and your brakepads.
Then lube the drive, wipe -done.
Muddy? light hose spray -road grime? rag and citrus cleaner.
You could treat the inside of the frame to prevent any internal corrosion.
The search function will turn up many threads.
I don't clean my bike rather I clean and maintain the systems...this does involve water, but not a hose. Clean the drive\chain\rings\cogs\derailers and your brakepads.
Then lube the drive, wipe -done.
Muddy? light hose spray -road grime? rag and citrus cleaner.
andylago
05-08-05, 02:25 AM
that's what i was looking for. thanks.
supcom
05-08-05, 11:35 AM
Simple Green, Formula 409, dish detergent, any of the high priced "bike wash" concentrates, etc. Use a degreaser full strength for the really greasy stuff like cogs, chain, and pulley wheels.
It's not that big a deal. Like washing a car.
It's not that big a deal. Like washing a car.
jeff williams
05-08-05, 11:43 AM
Simple Green, Formula 409, dish detergent, any of the high priced "bike wash" concentrates, etc. Use a degreaser full strength for the really greasy stuff like cogs, chain, and pulley wheels.
It's not that big a deal. Like washing a car.
IT'S NOTHING LIKE WASHING A CAR! Blasphemer!
It's not that big a deal. Like washing a car.
IT'S NOTHING LIKE WASHING A CAR! Blasphemer!
phantomcow2
05-08-05, 01:09 PM
also, wax the frame when your done. It keeps water out better, turtle wax is nice.
slvoid
05-08-05, 01:19 PM
For steel? Salt water. Aluminium? Mercury. Carbon Fiber? Acetone.
EDIT: I'm joking, this is horrible horrible advice and will destroy your frame.
EDIT: I'm joking, this is horrible horrible advice and will destroy your frame.
mtbikerinpa
05-08-05, 10:19 PM
As they said, but be careful with simple green on aluminum items. It can corrode aluminum if it isnt rinsed off well. When clean, wax the paint like crazy. Shiny won't rust is the saying I always heard.
seely
05-08-05, 11:00 PM
Pledge is good stuff for cleaning a frame.
jeff williams
05-09-05, 04:28 AM
Oh, if you get supa wet riding, tip and pour the water out of the frame if any.
My bike has never slept in the rain outside ever.
My bike has never slept in the rain outside ever.
KirkeIsWaiting
05-09-05, 05:06 AM
also, wax the frame when your done. It keeps water out better, turtle wax is nice.
turtle wax will make you slow.
turtle wax will make you slow.
powers2b
05-09-05, 12:34 PM
turtle wax will make you slow.
Only if you sniff the whole can.
Enjoy
Only if you sniff the whole can.
Enjoy
Fishboy
05-10-05, 08:41 AM
Pedro's "Bike Lust" silicone polish for the frame. Great stuff. Spray on wipe off