cyberwolf Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 whats the best thing to use to stop my chain rusting?i'm not working any more so the bike doesn't get use as much and when i put the bike in someone garage for a week the f**king chain had rusted i only did 1000 miles on it so it need a new chain and i don't want it to rust like the last one I'm going on holiday in 2 weeks so it be going back in the garage to rust again!would grease be ok or is the something better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 you dont need a new chain if its got a bit of rust on you will find its probably just surface rust have you got and old engine oil ? give it a right good coat before you go away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 no don't have any old engine oil but have got clean oil and pressure grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 give chain a damn good clean then stick some oil on it go for a quick ride to work it into the chain clean bike as its shitty out there then re-apply some oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 No need to buy a new chain (probably).http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps ... r_gel.htmlI've used this a few times to remove surface rust off my chain with very good results, looks good as new every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 No need to buy a new chain (probably).http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps ... r_gel.htmlI've used this a few times to remove surface rust off my chain with very good results, looks good as new every time.i would advise against that as if you have an o-ring based chain that will persish the orings within it and make the chain more knackered than if it was rusty ...parraffin to clean and a light coat of oil ( on a warm chain will stop it rusting ) and to remove rust .......wire brush .......... if its that rusty it won't bend at link ..... remove place in a tub and soak in a light oil for a few days and hope that it frees .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I've found White wax, the best for protecting/lubricating the chain, it doesn't spray the wheel like oil, and gives a visual and harder coat. available form all major bike retailers,/... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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