Bicycle Mechanics - Was my chain packed in "Columbian Marching Powder"?

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khuon
06-28-04, 01:48 AM
I just bought a new Wipperman 911 chain for my roadbike. As always, the first thing I did was clean off the gunk they pack chains in. However, after soaking it in some Simple Green and then rinsing it off, I noticed this white residue inside the links. Anyone happen to know what this might be?

crank'n
06-28-04, 02:04 AM
I just bought a new Wipperman 911 chain for my roadbike. As always, the first thing I did was clean off the gunk they pack chains in. However, after soaking it in some Simple Green and then rinsing it off, I noticed this white residue inside the links. Anyone happen to know what this might be?
Assembling and rust prevention grease.
seely
06-28-04, 09:14 AM
Cosmoline or light corrosion from using Simple Green on SS (problem I know well from my days as a detailer)

randya
06-28-04, 12:34 PM
You must be a Kinky Friedman fan.... :)
margoC
06-28-04, 10:16 PM
I just bought a new Wipperman 911 chain for my roadbike. As always, the first thing I did was clean off the gunk they pack chains in. However, after soaking it in some Simple Green and then rinsing it off, I noticed this white residue inside the links. Anyone happen to know what this might be?

When you use a non-petrolium solvent it emusifies the oil because the stuff like simple green are water soluble. I used to notice when I cleaned my rollerblades with citrus stuff it would turn white and pasty at first.

That's my theory anyway.