SDoc100 White Chain Spray.

Riejufixing · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Karma :

I see from various adverts it "contains PTFE" and is "Suitable for all chain types (O/X/Z)". Is it suitable for "ordinary" unsealed chains, or just sealed ones? It apprently "makes chains last 4x longer", so why's whoever makes Scottoiler in business?

Colour me "mistrustful but open to persuasion".

Oh, and if anyone's got a tin of it, who makes it?

Edit: it's now called "S100 White Chain Spray 2.0" it seems.

jeffyjeff · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 May 2020 Karma :

A bottle of gear oil will last 10 years and do a better job of lubing your chain.
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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

"makes chains last 4x longer" than what? A zero lubricated chain? And from one spray can, or do you need to buy 50 to achive that?

3L of used engine oil lasts about a year, free, chain lasts 50k miles +, so 200k miles from a chain with a spray lube? Nope I do not think so.

Ptfe.. nothing special. However if you need a small chain oil bottle, wilko sell a green ptfe oil in the cycling section, it has a decent screw lid that will not leak.

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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

I bought 5 litres of chainsaw oil about 4 years ago to go in the scotoiler. I have about a litre left.

I dont understand why people absolutely dicker their chain with oil so that it all sprays off as soon as they ride off when it can be dripped on at a moderate rate whilst your actually riding.

It's much more effective at lubricating the chain and the chain and sprockets last that much longer.
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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Using a larger amount gives a cleaning action as it drips and flings off. I would guess I use 12ml per day, about 5 squirts. Half drips into a container under the bike and the rest will fling off while riding.

Zero advantage to a drip feed when doing less than 70 miles per day.

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F1.ash · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 29 Nov 2016 Karma :

Gear oil for lube and paraffin to clean with. Cheap regime. Wipe the chain down to remove excess after lubing and there'll be barely any splatter, if there is there's too much on there.

I just cleaned what I think was wet weather chain lube (white wax) off my chain which the dealer applied from new. There was a thick pile of gloop in the bottom of the bowl and it was like grinding paste between the fingers. Oil doesn't hold it this way, it's much quicker and cleaner to work with. You'll have to apply it more often but it's quick, clean and easy.

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

It's been posted before, it'll be posted again.

https://youtu.be/VnPYdcbcAe0
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Riejufixing · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Karma :

I suppose no-one can answer the question in the OP, since no-one's tried. I'll ask the people Ste indicated.

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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

I don't believe that a well set up scottoiler doesn't lengthen the life of a chain. Too many people have had one and say the same thing. Wifie had one on her old 600 divvy and I never changed the chain. In fact I can't even remember adjusting it, although that could be down to her riding.

Therefore if said video is correct, why does a chain last longer with a scottoiler? \is it because it continuously lubricates? is it because it washes sh1t off the chain?

It puts a different perspective on BMW's no maintenance chain if the lubricants do no or very little use.
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struan80 · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Karma :

In my strange head PTFE does not absorb moisture. Oil does absorb moisture, well not absorb as such but I'm not going to get into that. Anyway better corrosion protection

Liberal amounts of oil, of most higher viscosities, will do the job. As Stinkwheel said. Wipe off residue with an old rag. Oil absorbs moisture so surely less corrosion risk added to the chain looks gay when white.

You can shove yer PTFE shit up your arse.

For me, I can barely be arsed oiling the chain so tend to get a new one when the old one gets knackered.

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steve the grease · Crazy Courier Joined: 26 Jan 2018 Karma :

White grease is used a lot in car servicing. Why? Because it leaves a visble white residue , so the punter can see that the mechanic has actually done something.... Usually seen sprayed on door hinges , locks , bonnet catches , hinges and so on. If you must have aproduct like this then try https://www.beal.org.uk/lubrication-cleaning/aerosols/white-grease-spray-aerosol/spray-400ml.html at 3 quid plus vat has got to be a cheaper option than bringing it from Germany
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