Drying my chain
04-10-05, 10:01 PM
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Drying my chain
I just used some citrus degreaser to clean my chain, and I know that I know need to rinse the degreaser off. But after that, how do I dry the chain to prevent rusting...?
Please help! Thanks, moos.
Please help! Thanks, moos.
04-10-05, 10:05 PM
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I generally shake the chain dry and then run it through an old towel to get rid of any big droplets. Then I hang dry... usually in front of my fireplace or something. If you use nickel-plated chains, they'll tend to resist rusting.
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04-10-05, 10:08 PM
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Moos, just pat it dry with a towel or any cotton rag (I use old cotton t-shirts), then hang it up with a wire cloth hanger for about 2hours or so. Then lube each link and in-between links (soak up excess lubricants)before putting the chain back on the bike.
That is what I do.
Regards, Lucas
That is what I do.
Regards, Lucas
