How Do You Clean a New Drive Chain?

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How Do You Clean a New Drive Chain?

01 Apr 2008 10:22

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I bought a new drive chain with silver side plates. It came covered in some kind of grease/rust preventative and I'd like to clean it up to show off the silver. I don't want to remove the grease from the orings but I'd like to shine up the outer plates. Any good tips for cleaning a new chain??
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Re: How Do You Clean a New Drive Chain?

01 Apr 2008 10:48

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I partially soak a rag in wd-40 (some use kerosene) and just wipe it off.

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Re: How Do You Clean a New Drive Chain?

01 Apr 2008 12:38

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rag soaked in carb cleanerB)

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Re: How Do You Clean a New Drive Chain?

02 Apr 2008 14:55

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Kerosene or WD would be the best bet as most carb or brake cleaners will dry out rubber parts such as o rings.

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