[Closed] Hydrophobic coatings / sprays

The Mic off silicone works really well but avoid any frame stickers as it will take them off, oh and the brakes!

Not sure if the car ones would be cheaper but I've found silicone sprays, teflon spray and standard polish to be good for CX racing. It washes off, normally, during a really muddy race. But starting off with a really clean bike does mean it tends to pick up less mud. Spray a bit on a cloth and wipe down the important bits to stop disc brake contamination.

I've always used Grangers for tents, rucksacks and footwear. Usually £8 a can from Screwfix.

PSA - Aldi are selling similar stuff at the moment for £1.49 a can.

TBH, even a bit of furniture polish helps a lot. i used to do this if i had time. If i was rushed, a squirt of WD40/GT85 on the problem areas can ease things quite a bit

Back to black (car bumper spray) lasts well on a frame.

Anyone tried rustoleum never wet spray? It comes as 2 different sprays and reviews seem good..

Mud weather time:

I use silicone spray (frame, suspension linkage points, rims).
Cheap stuff from hardware store.
When the bike is dry again it's easy to brush the crap off. Doesn't stick at all on silicone...

But I don't use the stuff in dry dust conditions. Dry dust likes to stick on the silicone... No idea why.

Lubricant for chain, 2x10 mech and similar: there I use other stuff of course. Silicone I only use as "anti stick"...

Back to black (car bumper spray) lasts well on a frame.

I think that's just standard silicone spray.

My favourite cheapskate option is to liberally spray WD40 onto a cloth, then wipe it all over the frame. By having it on a cloth you can keep it away from those bits that don't appreciate WD40, brakes, grips etc...

Let it dry over night. Doesn't provide an absolute solution, but the muck will hose off way easier post ride.

WD40

maybe. If you are very carefully.

I stay away from WD40.
Had the impression that it creates real hassle. Killing bearings and so.

But on a

cloth