Precautions
Do not immerse the chain directly in strong acidic and alkaline cleaners such as diesel, gasoline, kerosene, WD-40, degreaser, because the inner ring bearing of the chain is injected with high-viscosity oil, once it is washed off Finally, it will make the inner ring dry, no matter how much low-viscosity chain oil is added afterward, it will have nothing to do.
recommended cleaning method
Hot soapy water, hand sanitizer, a discarded toothbrush or a slightly harder brush can also be used, and the cleaning effect is not very good, and it needs to be dried after cleaning, otherwise it will rust.
Special chain cleaners are generally imported products with good cleaning effect and lubricating effect. Professional car shops sell them, but the price is relatively expensive, and they are also available on Taobao. Drivers with better economic foundations can consider them.
For metal powder, find a larger container, take a spoonful of it and rinse it with boiling water, remove the chain and put it in the water to clean it with a harder brush.
Advantages: It can easily clean the oil on the chain, and generally does not clean the butter in the inner ring. It is not irritating and does not hurt hands. This thing is often used by masters who do mechanical work to wash their hands. , strong security. Available at larger hardware stores.
Disadvantages: Since the auxiliary is water, the chain must be wiped or dried after cleaning, which takes a long time.
Cleaning the chain with metal powder is my usual cleaning method. I personally feel that the effect is better. I recommend it to all riders. If any rider has any objection to this cleaning method, you can give your opinion. Riders who need to remove the chain frequently for cleaning are recommended to install a magic buckle, which saves time and effort.
chain lubrication
Always lubricate the chain after every cleaning, wiping, or solvent cleaning, and make sure the chain is dry before lubricating. First penetrate the lubricating oil into the chain bearings, and then wait until it becomes viscous or dry. This can really lubricate the parts of the chain that are prone to wear (joints on both sides). A good lubricating oil, which feels like water at first and is easy to penetrate, but will become sticky or dry after a while, can play a long-lasting role in lubrication.
After applying lubricating oil, use a dry cloth to wipe off excess oil on the chain to avoid adhesion of dirt and dust. Before reinstalling the chain, remember to clean the joints of the chain to ensure that no dirt remains. After the chain is cleaned, some lubricating oil must be applied to the inside and outside of the connecting shaft when assembling the Velcro buckle.
Post time: Apr-17-2023