Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Bicycle Mechanics
Reload this Page >

Grey Cloud #6

Search
Notices
Bicycle Mechanics Broken bottom bracket? Tacoed wheel? If you're having problems with your bicycle, or just need help fixing a flat, drop in here for the latest on bicycle mechanics & bicycle maintenance.

Grey Cloud #6

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-29-11, 07:45 AM
  #1  
Banned.
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 359
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Grey Cloud #6

Composition:
GreenGrease (synthetic) 80%
Royal Purple Synthetic Gear Oil 20%

Blend resulting grey goo into a carrier solvent of:
Heptane 90% (white lightning degreaser discharged from its can will suffice, as this product is composed largely if not solely of heptane)
Acetone 10%

A ratio of 4-5:1 solvent/grey goo will get it into drippable form that will
penetrate chain links. Now you may decant it into a small drip bottle.

Instructions for use:

Apply one drop per link to clean, dry chain. Backpedal with tips of fingers pressed against rollers. This will help squish additional lube into the crevaces between the plates and rollers. You will feel the lube begin to set after two or three revolutions. The solvent dries very quickly)

When the lube is thoroughly set (allow a half hour for solvent to dry from
insides of chain) the chain may be aggressively wiped clean of all traces of lube. Rest assured, it will stay that way.

Here are the results you will observe:
unparalled chain quietness
Cleanliness comparable to most dry lubes
Lengthy service intervals
Unparalled water resistance

I am doubtful there are many folks who are curious and patient enough to try and make this stuff. I've no desire to debate its merits or weaknesses, since I
only make it for my own use. But as the product has numberless hours of hard work behind it, and may be superior to many commercial products in some applications, I do feel a responsibility to pass on what I have learned. That obligation has now been discharged.
Thank you for your attention.

Last edited by Gerry Hull; 04-29-11 at 07:46 AM. Reason: None
Gerry Hull is offline  
Old 04-29-11, 08:11 AM
  #2  
afraid of whales
 
Mr IGH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Front Range, CO
Posts: 4,306
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 347 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts
Can huffers cop a buzz too?
Mr IGH is offline  
Old 04-29-11, 02:24 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Middle of the road, NJ
Posts: 3,137
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 292 Post(s)
Liked 106 Times in 69 Posts
Thanks for sharing.
leob1 is offline  
Old 04-29-11, 06:34 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 33,656

Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

Mentioned: 39 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2026 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1,095 Times in 741 Posts
Use this stuff outside and well away from any ignition source. Heptain has a flashpoint of 26°F and Acetone's is -4°F. NO SMOKING!
HillRider is offline  
Old 04-29-11, 06:37 PM
  #5  
bike whisperer
 
Kimmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne, Oz
Posts: 9,537

Bikes: https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=152015&p=1404231

Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1523 Post(s)
Liked 716 Times in 508 Posts
Some reasoning behind the ingredients would be interesting, and possibly enlightening as to alternatives where the specific ones you mention are unavailable.

As someone with his own chain lube on the market, FBinNY may be able to offer some interesting comments...
Kimmo is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Narhay
Classic & Vintage
42
08-16-18 04:46 AM
mnsam
General Cycling Discussion
4
07-30-16 03:07 PM
spectastic
Bicycle Mechanics
21
12-10-15 12:58 AM
CanadianBiker32
Bicycle Mechanics
50
08-11-13 10:18 AM
Inertianinja
Road Cycling
19
09-08-11 05:40 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.