Originally Posted by
lil brown bat
I use it to loosen up sticky hinges when I need to take a door off its hinges. It's also good for certain types of window hardware and sticky door locks. I don't use it on a bicycle.
Never ever use it to lubricate your chain as it will actually remove any lubricant that is on there already and make the chain dry. It is really a cleaner. I think it was originally developed in the 1940'-50's to clean electro-mechanical parts. I would just replace the old rusty cable.