Originally Posted by
grumpus
Not really. Remove the chain, place in plastic jar with kerosene, shake and leave a while, then shake, remove and hang to drain in the jar. Then wash with hot water and detergent, rinse and leave somewhere warm to dry thoroughly, apply lubricant of choice. This is a simple and relatively low-effort method to get a really clean chain. I'm lazy about chain maintenance, I usually just add some Finish Line Wet lube occasionally.
Huh? Kerosene? That's as bad as WD-40 and smells way worse. Nah, I'm cool with my method. It's been working fine so far. So, you go to the gas station and fill up on
chain cleaning solution and I'll go grab a rag and a brush for my chain. My chain will be clean and lubed by the time you get back.
Kerosene... really?