Chain/Parrafin Question

[cc123]

I've heard this does the trick for cleaning your chain but where can I aquire this substance?

I know I shouldn't but I used to use a WD'd40 cloth and wipe the chain (slaps myself on wrist).

Where do I go and what does it come in? Do I just ask at my local DIY store "I want 20 Parrafins please!"


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[instigator]

Just buy some parasene from Homebase. Most readily available I've found since there is a homebase on every corner.

Or you'll find some paraffin in petrol stations.

Personally, I can't be dicked with the mess anymore so use wd40 and toothbrush.

[cc123]

New C&S so don't want to fecker them. Think I'll also get one of those Loobmans too. Quite small and cheap, easy to use.

You still got the 6R?
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[instigator]

Yeah, for now.

The Loobman I bought through the bcf group purchase got binned after 30 minutes of fiddling about with it. I thought it was pretty useless.

[MarkJ]

I get mine from a place called No Frills, similar to Homebase. It just comes in big bottle (mines 5 litres) like this:
https://www.bulkbagman.co.uk/images/products/keybond.jpg
Some places might sell it in 1-2 litre bottles though. Cost me £3-4 for 5 litres

White Spirit is a good degreaser - although people on here usually don't use it (can't remember why though, hopefully someone will clarify).

[cc123]

Easy enough to just damp a cloth and wipe the chain?

Does it work well for grimey wheels too? WD40 done a good job of my wheels before.
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[FreshAL]

Parafin is sold as "Paracene" at B&Q as patio heater fuel. £4.99 for 5L. It'll be in the Garden section

[MattEMulsion]

Don't go to your big DIY superstore's as it is a rip off. Like FreshAL said it sells in there for £4.99 for 5 litres.

What you want to do is go to a local traditional style hardware shop. A lot of them sell paraffin 'loose' and you can buy as much or as little as you want. Generally speaking it is a lot cheaper than the DIY superstores and the place I go it is getting on for half of the price.

All you need to take is something suitable for them to put the paraffin into. An old plastic paraffin container is ideal but you can also get them to fill a plastic petrol can or anything else along the same lines. Don't ask them to fill something like an empty 2l coke bottle - thats just taking the mickey.
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[craigs23]

I wouldn't have thought WD40 would like rubber O-Rings too much...that and the same reason you shouldn't use it to clean out brake calipers....(not forgetting the proximity of the brakes discs mind...)

[yzf750r]

there is a petrol station near me that sells it like petrol - you can go and fill up a jerry of parriffin.
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[cc123]

Can you use the stuff to de-grease other parts? I'm mainly thinking the wheels, shock, swingarm. All the stuff thats going to get muck and grime thrown all over it.
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[Ariel Badger]

[syl]

The local Tesco petrol station sells it very cheaply (though when I asked, they didn't know they sold it - fortunately I spotted a few 5L bottles stood outside on my way back out). Can't be a big seller.
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[Skudd]

Use a cut down paint brush to put it on with. This helps get all the crud out. Wipe the cahin down with your mums best towel then put your lube on. Or if you can take your chain off let it soak for a while then use the brush.
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[Ariel Badger]

Is it ok with O rings? Petrol is a good solvent as well but just be a little carefull as it is slightly flamable.
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[doggone]

Diesel works about as well - easier to get hold off for most people.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Another one for diesel, it's great for any de-greasing and I use it on my O ring chain, it's still fine.

Only a like 97p a litre for diesel too.
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[Walloper]

Bootsies' Parrafin BP.
Not as smelly as the other stuff, cleans as well and can be taken internally.
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[instigator]

Forgot that what I usually use is Halfords Brake Cleaner. In a spray can. Easy to use and works perfectly. Halfords stuff isn't cheap so try and find some brake cleaner in another shop.

[dodsi]

I have a halfords trade card, its all cheap these days.

[Jack_Cheese]

Go to No Frills DIY and buy some paraffin to clean with and chainsaw chain oil to lube with

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[craigs23]

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I bought chainsaw oil and whilst it seems pretty good for lubing, it's a bugger to apply. The best I got was a washing up liquid bottle, and even that is a bitch.

As for degreasing, I use white spirit and a toothbrush, seems to work OK.

[craigs23]

Use an old paintbrush.

[Jack_Cheese]