Originally Posted by
ianjk
I had taken the chain off and cleaned/scrubbed with paint thinner a couple times over the last couple months and had just taken it out of a vinegar bath (the 2.5 ph will clean up rust and leave pretty clean after a good rinse, scrub and lube).
You don't need to do this.
Chains fail because of two reasons
1) Improper assembly
2) Wear