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kobefan 10-12-08 05:59 PM

Best cleaning solution for bike overhaul?
 
Whats the best household type item for cleaning an old bike (removing all the old grease and grime)?

thanks!

:love:

coppertop4646 10-12-08 06:03 PM

Just go to your local autoshop and buy some engine degreaser

00soul 10-12-08 06:26 PM

carb cleaner

no residue

digthemlows 10-12-08 08:27 PM

I used to run printing presses and I still have some blanket cleaner that works awesome..........

BloomBikeShop 10-12-08 09:38 PM

Dish soap.

somegeek 10-12-08 10:02 PM

Citrus cleaner like Formula 409 does the trick.

houdini logic 10-12-08 10:05 PM

a toothbrush is an essential tool

somegeek 10-12-08 10:28 PM


Originally Posted by houdini logic (Post 7653447)
a toothbrush is an essential tool

Any old toothbrushes in our household hit a tray in the garage for eventual use to clean stuff.

somegeek

Ride Among Us 10-13-08 12:03 AM

Simple green

bnhoang86 10-13-08 12:32 AM

aye simple green concentrate.


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