Degreaser

[Marcg868]

Basically as my Engine, swing arm, rear shock etc is looking a complete state after 2 years of oily build up. Yes i know im a prick for letting it get this way.

But whats a good degreaser that will shift all this grime?

Any reccommendations? preferably something i can by in Halfords or local bike shop
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[EddyJones]

For trials i used to use oven degreaser/cleaner.

Came in a tub and it was kinda like a paste ( imagine hair wax if you will) and i simply used a brussel pad and scrubbed away.

Hope that helps.

[instigator]

Lots of rags and 1 500ml spray can of brake cleaner is my recommendation. You'll get the brake cleaner in halfords, maybe a fiver.

That is what I generally use and have had no problems. Using WD40 if I have nothing else (which I usually don't)

[Jamie S]

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[SoND]

Paraffin and a toothbrush, a lot cheaper and works just as well.
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[stinkwheel]

Paraffin or gunk, brush it in with a paintbrush, leave to stand, wash off.

[Whosthedaddy]

If you dont mind getting high or light headed from the fumes, petrol works a treat. Couldnt get hold of any paraffin when I wanted it, so a little unleaded worked a treat .

As mentioned, paint or rub on using a toothbrush, leave to stand and then wash off

I found that WD40 also works, but costs loads more and does nt seem to have the oomph of other methods.
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[craigs23]

Paraffin. Cheap but effective.

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[jimbothe]

morris engine degreasant.Costs about 4.00 and will remove anything you throw it at
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[Marcg868]

Where'd you buy paraffin from? Will B&Q have it or something?
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[strag]

Parrafin is gettiong hard to get hold of now, but you can get 'parasene' from B&Q etc.
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[Marcg868]

[stinkwheel]

Possibly, or it could be in the gardening section.

White spirit works ok too, just a bit more expensive.

[BorderHooner]

personally I use the heine gericke bike cleaner, comes in a 4 litre container iirc.

here's a link to a comparison test. https://www.survivalskills.clara.net/bike_cleaners.htm

Bear in mind the yellow heine gericke cleaner has been superceded by a better degreaser and is orangey pinky in colour....

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[EddyJones]

[Gradog]

I swear by Gunk, have used it for years, works well, on everything, but tend to use methalated spirits for inticate work.
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[trevoriv]

Muc-Off, works a treat on pretty much everything, just dont leave it on for too long before rinsing and dont use it in the sun as it leaves marks if you do.

I use stardrops household cleaner on my wheels, cleans up oil, brake dust and general road crud no worries

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[Jamie S]

[Marcg868]

Jamie:

No offence mate, but some people have more pressing issues, than using the frigging search facility.

So pipe down
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[scoota bk]

I use Deb Jizer, 5lt for about £10 or so, then just stick it in an old spray bottle to apply it. Easier to wash off and safer (less flamable) than paraffin/petrol.