Basic oils and lubes
01-04-07, 11:45 PM
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Basic oils and lubes
can you guys name maybe the top 5 or less oil/lubes/cleaners that i'll need to buy to pretty much both, clean my entire bike, and lube/oil all the parts.
in addition, could you guys tell me how to use the oil/lube/cleaners?
thanks alot,
in addition, could you guys tell me how to use the oil/lube/cleaners?
thanks alot,
01-05-07, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by alumrock12
can you guys name maybe the top 5 or less oil/lubes/cleaners that i'll need to buy to pretty much both, clean my entire bike, and lube/oil all the parts.
in addition, could you guys tell me how to use the oil/lube/cleaners?
thanks alot,
in addition, could you guys tell me how to use the oil/lube/cleaners?
thanks alot,
Grease, any grease. I use CV joint grease because its cheap and it comes in a tube which is very convenient.
Cleaner-citrus cleaner and soap and water.
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01-05-07, 10:23 AM
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This is what I use;
Chain cleaning - mineral spirits followed up with 'Pro Link' chain oil.
Frame paint - 'Meguiars' auto wax, or 'Lemon Pledge' between waxings
Tires - 'Armour-all'
Aluminum parts - (derailleurs, hubs) use just a good auto wax on these parts because they're anodised clear. Bare aluminum is a different story.
Bearings - 'Phil Wood' waterproof grease. (in a tube at your LBS)
Chain cleaning - mineral spirits followed up with 'Pro Link' chain oil.
Frame paint - 'Meguiars' auto wax, or 'Lemon Pledge' between waxings
Tires - 'Armour-all'
Aluminum parts - (derailleurs, hubs) use just a good auto wax on these parts because they're anodised clear. Bare aluminum is a different story.
Bearings - 'Phil Wood' waterproof grease. (in a tube at your LBS)
