Bike Grease Clean-Up
12-15-10, 05:04 PM
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Bike Grease Clean-Up
FYI, when you get all dirty with grease & grime, a good way to clean up is by pouring some vegetable oil on your hands, working all the gunk loose, then washing with regular soap. No nasty solvents or harsh stuff required. Works for oil based paint too.
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12-15-10, 05:17 PM
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thanks for that. I usually spray a bit of wd40 or something on them to cut the grease but will see if vegetable oil works as well.
12-15-10, 06:27 PM
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I like this stuff. I don't care if it's bad for me, it smells like orange creamsicles. Vegetable oil sounds cheaper though.
https://www.permatex.com/brand_fast_orange.htm
https://www.permatex.com/brand_fast_orange.htm
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My grandmother always recommended baby oil.
Personally, I use WD-40. Not a good bike lube, but it's a great cleaner and grease-cutter.
I'm going to try cooking with it and use the veg oil (I use olive oil exclusively) for bike cleanup. Like to switch things around, especially this time of the year.
Thanks BF!
Personally, I use WD-40. Not a good bike lube, but it's a great cleaner and grease-cutter.
I'm going to try cooking with it and use the veg oil (I use olive oil exclusively) for bike cleanup. Like to switch things around, especially this time of the year.
Thanks BF!
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i used olive oil to lube my chain once.
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I like this stuff. I don't care if it's bad for me, it smells like orange creamsicles. Vegetable oil sounds cheaper though.
https://www.permatex.com/brand_fast_orange.htm
https://www.permatex.com/brand_fast_orange.htm
12-15-10, 07:50 PM
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Try the vegetable oil first, then finish with detergent.
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