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[Closed] Chain oil-whats everyone using?

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I am still experimenting with waxes for hot dipping, following the "Oz Cycle" video:

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But not using Xylene because it sounds a bit nasty.

I tried some candlewax and lamp oil but I think I needed the mixture a bit more squishy. Has worked well on the single speed commuter, left outside during the day in all weathers at work for a few weeks now, chain clean and quiet. Not so well on the geared road bike, used less and sounding a bit dry now, maybe the changes in chain angle squish the wax out more. But lasted longer than a squirt of other lube would.

Had less luck with the squirt on stuff, always solid in this weather so needs a hairdryer. Using Coleman stove fuel as the volatile additive.

Also, try searching ebay for "low melting point wax". But not at work!


 
Posted : 09/11/2017 5:50 pm
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finish line wet lube


 
Posted : 09/11/2017 5:57 pm
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Chain-L.
Used to use "wet" lubes like muc off but found that badly gunked up the drive train.


 
Posted : 11/11/2017 8:41 pm
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