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Whosthedaddy
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PostPosted: 21:47 - 24 Oct 2007    Post subject: REVIEWS: Cleaning products Reply with quote
WD40

https://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/post-wd40.jpg

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Known as "the can with a thousand uses," WD-40 protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture, and lubricates just about anything. WD-40 is also great when it comes to cleaning grease, grime, and other marks from most surfaces


Cleans
WD-40 gets under dirt, grime and grease to clean. It also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of labels, tape, stickers, and excess bonding material.

Displaces water
Because WD-40 displaces moisture, it quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.

Pentrates
WD-40 loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.

Lubricates
WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and hold firmly to all moving parts.

Protects
WD-40 protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.

The proof is in the pudding Laughing

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Verdict

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It can work out a little expensive in comparison to other cleaning products but is nice and user friendly being in a can. To make the job complete, try a water based degreaser Thumbs Up
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Jamie S
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PostPosted: 21:55 - 24 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Autoglym Super Resin Polish , Great stuff. bit on the pricey side but its worth it !
https://www.partridges.uk.com/catalog/images/Super_resin_polish500.jpg
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PostPosted: 21:57 - 24 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Castrol Greentec Motorcycle Cleaner

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Castrol Greentec Special cleaner is a specially formulated & biodegradable cleaning concentrate to dissolve dirt, oil and grease deposits, ideal for the inside of hulls, engines and trialers. Features safe and effective cleaning performance on painted surfaces, metal alloy, plastic and rubber. Free of enviromentally damaging solvents & phosphates. No streaking.


Not the most expensive cleaning products on the market so I thought I'd give it a go and can say that I wasn't impressed.

The cleaner has a strange smell to it as it foams on the grease and it all looks good, but it doesn't seem to shift the grot as Autoglym and the WD40 did. Whatever cleaner is left on the metal work then turns into a residue that looks even worse than the grime.

Verdict

Thumbs Up

Very disappointed with this product, I had high hopes and it left me feeling deflated with the elbow grease that was needed. 500ml is a nice volume and for £6 or so is excellent value for money, but the moneys probably worth saving and spending on a more recommended product.
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PostPosted: 22:17 - 24 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
lidl Engine degreaser , £1. 500ml spray can.

Really good stuff and an incredibly cheap price.

Verdict = Thumbs Up Very impressed.
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 24 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Castrol Chain Wax

https://www.cyclegear.com/images/oil/Castrol_chainwax_310x310.jpg

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Setting a new standard in chain lubrication. advanced synthetic based chain lubricant suitable for all makes of on & off road motorcycles fitted with o ring & non o ring chains.


Apart from me breaking the quite flimsy straw that comes with the aerosol, its a fantastic little gem.

Being an aerosol it can be a little hard not to get over spray on to the other parts of the bike and any excess I found then litters the rear wheel and has subsequently coated my chain guard Laughing

The wax cleans the chain nicely and hasn't clogged up or built up any scum that could cause problems in the future.

Verdict

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Well worth the £5.99.
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 29 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
GUNK Degreaser

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Gunk Engine Cleaning Degreasant has been specially formulated to provide ultimate performance. It is the first choice of the professional mechanic for removing oil, grease and grime.





Found it to be a really excellent product. I hadnt cleaned my old XR's engine and frame surround in a good while, a lot of dirt, oil, mud and crap caked everywhere, and discoloured engine metal. This brought it up really gorgeous, cleaned away all the shit, and did a fantastic job. Recommended!


Halfords, £4.99


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PostPosted: 03:20 - 30 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Whosthedaddy wrote:
Castrol Chain Wax
Verdict

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Well worth the £5.99.


I bought three cans of the stuff when it was on special, and now I know why it was on special. I hate the stuff, completely rubbish!

I'm not the only one. Linky.
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PostPosted: 10:10 - 30 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chriss wrote:


I bought three cans of the stuff when it was on special, and now I know why it was on special. I hate the stuff, completely rubbish!

I'm not the only one. Linky.


Well I never.

I must admit ti not doing that many miles and I found it much better than another oil based lube.

It is sticky upon application and I can see why maybe the chain may become a little gunky through the dust and dirt.

Whosthedaddy wrote:
Castrol Chain Wax
Verdict

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Well worth the £5.99.


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PostPosted: 22:00 - 30 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chriss wrote:
Whosthedaddy wrote:
Castrol Chain Wax
Verdict

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Well worth the £5.99.


I bought three cans of the stuff when it was on special, and now I know why it was on special. I hate the stuff, completely rubbish!

I'm not the only one. Linky.



agreed, i got some free with some castrol oil figured id try it out. utterly rubbish stuff, doesnt stay on in wet weather for more than 5 minutes, flings it all off after quite a short millage, if id paid for it id be grumpy...



this stuff on the other hand:

https://www.performancemotorcare.com/acatalog/WurthChainLube150.jpg

frikin brilliant stuff bit pricey at about £6- £7 for 500ml but it stays on well, and doesnt pic up grit like the other 'wet' or 'waxy' chain lubes

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up (only 4 as its expensive!)
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PostPosted: 12:02 - 31 Oct 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chriss wrote:
Whosthedaddy wrote:
Castrol Chain Wax
Verdict

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Well worth the £5.99.


I bought three cans of the stuff when it was on special, and now I know why it was on special. I hate the stuff, completely rubbish!

I'm not the only one. Linky.


I found it didn't last as long as this Mottrax stuff I had before, it didn't fling off, I just always needed to keep lubing my chain.
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PostPosted: 14:56 - 14 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.beedspeed.com/images/thumbnails/120_images_WurthBRAKECleanerCan.jpg
This stuff is just silly!
It will clean that ground-in shit from anything!
its safe on paintwork and metal work and evaporates within 20 seconds of spraying it, work amazing on wheels, engine, chains etc... and issafe for using on o-ring and x-ring chains etc...
Its just magic in a can!
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Also their chain wax is awsome stuff!
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PostPosted: 05:41 - 15 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Motul Shine and go

https://www.quadshop-germany.de/Media/Shop/Motul-ShineGo.jpg

Cost:- Free (if you steal it from your flatmate Wink )

Absolutely amazing, the lazymans cleaner wash the bike get all the dirt off then spray this on everything and wipe off later.

I use this you my plastics, frame, wheels, engine, pretty much everywhere.

Leaving a lovely shine, and smells good to.
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PostPosted: 19:09 - 22 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
As a de-greaser Diesel is highly underrated. Wink
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Careful with the Autosol as it eats chrome if you use it too often, by that i mean it grinds it away, i`ve seen loads of 70`s bikes when i had my Triumph with bare patches all the way around the rims, so be careful.!! Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad -Jockey.
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Personally i wouldn`t use diesel, having worked with it for years as an hgv technician, have you seen what happens to it when it reaches it`s cfpp(cold filter plugging point)?, it turns into a waxey white stuff, i know i`ve done many winter breakdowns. Very Happy -Jockey.
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PostPosted: 21:45 - 22 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.beedspeed.com/images/thumbnails/120_images_WurthBRAKECleanerCan.jpg

https://www.performancemotorcare.com/acatalog/WurthChainLube150.jpg

Use both of the above at work (Suzuki Dealer) and can recommend them both.

We also use AutoGlym Instant Bike Shine To polish the new bikes before they go to customers.

It gets rid of greasy fingers marks and road film easily and makes the bikes look briliant.

https://www.autoglym.co.uk/enGB/images/products/tnw189h0xy-IBS.jpg
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PostPosted: 21:53 - 22 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Castrol chain wax = SHIT - turned to this from rockoil wax and my chain rusted and lengthened very very quickly!

Autosol = Too harsh on bikes, have used it on my wheels in the past and found out the hard way.

Auto Glym super resin polish - Use this on your bike at your own risk. Shaun will back me up that it removes paint from fairings with ease.
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PostPosted: 22:58 - 22 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Vincent wrote:
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Castrol chain wax = SHIT - turned to this from rockoil wax and my chain rusted and lengthened very very quickly!

Autosol = Too harsh on bikes, have used it on my wheels in the past and found out the hard way.

Auto Glym super resin polish - Use this on your bike at your own risk. Shaun will back me up that it removes paint from fairings with ease.


Not sure if Autosol or resin polish is for paint Confused


Yeah my wheels are polished and yeah resin polish is meant for paintwork. Obviously car paintwork though.
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PostPosted: 00:48 - 23 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Gunk is amazing, It used it to take oil and grease of a pair of jeans, I sprayed it all over and checked them in a washing machine (Previous wash did nothing to remove it) and they looked good as new, I had to put both the jeans and the washing machine through a few rinses after mind to get rid of the smell!

It is all good as removing muck from your hands, but please note it does taste nice and burns your eyes.
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PostPosted: 18:04 - 23 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
adamck wrote:
https://www.beedspeed.com/images/thumbnails/120_images_WurthBRAKECleanerCan.jpg
This stuff is just silly!
It will clean that ground-in shit from anything!
its safe on paintwork and metal work and evaporates within 20 seconds of spraying it, work amazing on wheels, engine, chains etc... and issafe for using on o-ring and x-ring chains etc...
Its just magic in a can!
Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Also their chain wax is awsome stuff!

Use this at work, it even kills oil its that good.
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 23 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
+1 for WD40.

Used it today on everything that wasn't rubber, came out great.
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