Thread: What chain for my ‘20 Giant Defy?
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Old 07-12-21, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
"Degrease" how? For example, Overnight submersion in mineral spirits, or just wiping chain with a rag that might be dampened with something or other to get the visible crud off? etc
best way is:
Leave it in Petrol = 4-6 hours after that
Degreaser = 1/2 hour, then washout degreaser with water.
Put in Methylated Sprits = 1/2 hour.
Let it dry and you will have a perfectly degreased chain. Dont leave it without grease for too long or it will begin to rust.
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