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Best cleaning solution for bike overhaul?

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Old 10-12-08 | 05:59 PM
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Best cleaning solution for bike overhaul?
Whats the best household type item for cleaning an old bike (removing all the old grease and grime)?

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Old 10-12-08 | 06:03 PM
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Just go to your local autoshop and buy some engine degreaser
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Old 10-12-08 | 06:26 PM
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carb cleaner

no residue
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Old 10-12-08 | 08:27 PM
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I used to run printing presses and I still have some blanket cleaner that works awesome..........
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Old 10-12-08 | 09:38 PM
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Dish soap.
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Old 10-12-08 | 10:02 PM
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Citrus cleaner like Formula 409 does the trick.
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Old 10-12-08 | 10:05 PM
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a toothbrush is an essential tool
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Old 10-12-08 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by houdini logic
a toothbrush is an essential tool
Any old toothbrushes in our household hit a tray in the garage for eventual use to clean stuff.

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Old 10-13-08 | 12:03 AM
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Simple green
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Old 10-13-08 | 12:32 AM
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aye simple green concentrate.
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