chain cleaning

[Jazz999]

My chain looked similar so had a go at it with a mate of mine last week. We used gunk degreaser, then wd40 and a wire brush on the outside of the links to shift the surface rust. Took about hour and a half! More degreaser and a good rinse off followed by a whole can of castrol race chain lube. Looks ace and I actually think I could feel the difference riding home.

[simonm]

I was thinking about using a brass wire brush.  Is this frowned upon ? Steel brush ? Or stick to a tooth brush so the chain isn't scratched ?

I certainly wasn't going to be the first to put my head over the parapet and get stoned for mentioning a wire brush.

[Chris]

I think it's not a good idea as it can trash the joints between the links. On the flat faces to remove rust if you were careful it might be ok but probably best to stick with the toothbrush and elbow grease    WD40 to clean it and plenty of chain lube after  8)

Chris

[Tiberius Onklevaart]

Toothbrush. Oil or paraffin. 1st gear.

Trust me, I'm a lawman

[stevierst]

Toothbrush. Oil or paraffin. 1st gear.

Trust me, I'm a lawman

With no fingers )))

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[Jazz999]

Yeah Def only on the face of the links with a wire brush! Degreaser and toothbrush should be enough for the rest

[Oldgit]

another good way of cleaning a chain--a good stiff rub down wi a hedgehog that'll do the trick.

[simonm]

another good way of cleaning a chain--a good stiff rub down wi a hedgehog that'll do the trick.

Is that a cooperative or uncooperative hedgehog ?