The carb cleaner sounds like a great idea. I have some experience of solvents as I work in a research lab. The acetone/methanol mixture will cut through grease and dry quickly. Just so long as the acetone doesn't attack the paint on my bike, or dissolve the plastic chain cleaner. Will give this a try when my bottle of paint thinner runs out.
Cheers,
Ed
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