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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-29-13, 10:01 AM

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OMS Beats WD40 for Cleaning Frame

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Posted By TromboneAl

In the past, I've always hosed it down, and...

In the past, I've always hosed it down, and cleaned it with detergent or 409. However, since changing to paraffin waxing of the chain, I don't want to spray water on the chain. So I guess that's a...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-27-13, 08:09 AM

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OMS Beats WD40 for Cleaning Frame

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Posted By TromboneAl

Here are the photos. It's hard to be exactly...

Here are the photos. It's hard to be exactly fair with lighting, etc, but the WD-40 side definitely had more fine particles on it. Note that there is very little pollution here (where I rode).
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-27-13, 07:55 AM

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OMS Beats WD40 for Cleaning Frame

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Posted By TromboneAl

Good point. The original.

Good point. The original.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-26-13, 07:45 PM

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OMS Beats WD40 for Cleaning Frame

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Posted By TromboneAl

Right. So did I. But the WD-40 gets the gunk...

Right. So did I. But the WD-40 gets the gunk off because it is 51% mineral spirits. Now I just use the mineral spirits and don't leave any oil behind.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

07-26-13, 07:35 PM

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OMS Beats WD40 for Cleaning Frame

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Posted By TromboneAl

OMS Beats WD40 for Cleaning Frame

I've seen some discussions (i.e. flame wars) concerning whether WD-40 is good for cleaning the bike's frame, as compare with OMS (Odorless Mineral Spirits).

Today I cleaned the right fork with OMS...

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