dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Got some crappy sticky stuff on my back wheel rim, and everytime I clean it off, it somehow regenerates.I think it was down to using Muc Off chain cleaner a while back, and got some on the rim when washing it off.What can I use on the rim to clean it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I use WD40 to clean my rims mate, gets everything off Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yeah I noticed that stuff is popular for this use...Ill give it a shot, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 no worries mate, nice sig good font choice.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Paraffin mate outstanding cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Old Dave Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 GUNK is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Best tip is don't use that sticky shit to oil your chain, just use normal engine oil, it flies off quite quick but at least its easy to clean your back wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cheers Matty Voodoo, I didnt use it to lube the chain, but to clean it a few times (Muc off chain Cleaner). Though I also use their Chain Lube too.Ill check out paraffin too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cheers Matty Voodoo, I didnt use it to lube the chain, but to clean it a few times (Muc off chain Cleaner). Though I also use their Chain Lube too.Ill check out paraffin too. Thats the sticky poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ah, that would make sense. Bugger, I just bought another can! Ah well, I'll live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Its sticky so it'll stick to your chain obviously, but in reality the chain heats up when your riding which makes the stuff less sticky and also with the help of centrifugal force ends up flying off onto your back wheel. Thats why I think you might as well use normal oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yeah I did use normal Oil before giving this stuff a try. Just a bugger to apply, so I went for an easier option!Being fairly new to this game, I have yet to learn which products work best through experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yeah I did use normal Oil before giving this stuff a try. Just a bugger to apply, so I went for an easier option!Being fairly new to this game, I have yet to learn which products work best through experience! Ah, you need one of these Oiler Theres lots of different ones and I'm sure you can buy them from Halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Dragolith, To make it easier in summer use dry chain lube.No mess what-so ever and works just as well as decent wet lube.however washes off quickly in teh rain, wouldnt use it during winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Voooo - Indeed! Better than a paintbrush! Skoarnet - The Muc off lube I use apparently IS dry lube... http://www.cycleworld.co.uk/product/14658/MUC_OFF_Dry_Chain_Spray_Lube_400ml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 i have used all sorts of lube and every one of them ends up on the back wheel just use old engine oil you dont need loads but need to apply it more as for cleaning the back wheel WD40, chain cleaner, furniture polish with bees wax, GUNK theres loads more too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Dont use motrax de gunge oprerne!Brings the paint off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Dont use motrax de gunge oprerne!Brings the paint off! shit paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yeahy cos hondas are renowned for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ok.....I am THE wheel cleaning Queen!!Soapy water.... rinse.... Mr Sheen and a toothbrush! Marvellous stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Well fancy coming and doing mine then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yup, dont mind Love cleaning wheels, very therapeutic lol...Long as u make plenty of coffee and supply choc biscuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragolith Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Bit of a commute though!I do have a Creme Egg easter egg I was given (No it isnt a HUGE creme egg Im afraid), and I don't want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ok.....I am THE wheel cleaning Queen!!Soapy water.... rinse.... Mr Sheen and a toothbrush! Marvellous stuff! Why, your wheels never get dirty seen as you never ride it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Bit of a commute though!I do have a Creme Egg easter egg I was given (No it isnt a HUGE creme egg Im afraid), and I don't want it. Nice....my fav...will pm you my addy Voodoo! Not ridden properly for 2 years.....and the way you lot keep having a dig, im wondering if i should bother at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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