Cleaning bar tape?
09-09-06, 11:27 AM
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Cleaning bar tape?
My Bianchi has celeste bar tape and I was wondering what you all do to clean "lighter" colored bar tapes? Do you, or do you just replace it when it gets too nasty looking?
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09-09-06, 11:30 AM
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I replaced my Bianchi celeste bar tape with black tape because of the same difficulty.
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Changing it out because it's dirty is a complete waste. You can clean that stuff (as long as it isn't triflow lube tar) with rubbing alcohol and a rag. Comes out very nicely.
You won't get it as brand spanking new looking as a fresh roll but it's clean.
You won't get it as brand spanking new looking as a fresh roll but it's clean.
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Keep baby-wipes in the garage, shop, bedroom, closet or where ever you work on your bike. They work great for overall quick after ride wipe downs and do a good job of removing dirt from bartape.
For white bar tape, use a toothbrush (not your roommates or spouse) and some whitening toothpaste. It'll brighten that white tape up.
For white bar tape, use a toothbrush (not your roommates or spouse) and some whitening toothpaste. It'll brighten that white tape up.
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I've been cleaning white Deda tape with a toothbrush, scouring pad/sponge and dish soap for two seasons. Gets it looking fresh again in a few minutes. Bought some Fizik white tape today because it's non-porous and supposedly stain resistant. We'll see in a few weeks how that claim holds up.
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White bar tape= Zout and a brush
