Originally Posted by chroot
I had the same problem with ProLink. I was wiping the chain down, then applying lube to each roller, then leaving it to dry. Wrong! A week later, the chain would look pretty grungy. I realized that, after applying the lube, you also have to thoroughly wipe off all the excess. It really only takes a tiny fraction of a drop per roller to achieve good lubrication; any extra just provides a lot of tackiness to collect dust and dirt.
- Warren
I have read that but we may have to agree to disagree. I too have been a long time White Lightening user. I wipe the chain down with Simple Green on the bike and let it dry a bit and then apply White Lightening to the chain...drip it on through a couple of rotations...run the chain around a few times and then let it dry. I purposely don't wipe the chain off and have no issue with attracting dirt...of course I don't ride off road
The reason I don't wipe the exterior off the chain is because of the exterior of the rollers in particular...less about the sides of the chain. There is friction between the rollers of the chain and sprocket teeth front and back and believe lubrication which also adheres to the sprocket teeth helps reduce driveline wear....only my belief. Yes interior lubrication of the chain is what matters most but...I believe overall lubrication of the chain helps for longevity of the driveline. I know some wipe off the excess but I personally don't with very good success.
George