Chain Cleaning

[JoeC]

Is it OK to use paraffin on modern day O / X ring chains? I know you can get proper chain cleaning sprays but just asking.

Cheers
Joe

 

[FatAl]

I've used paraffin, a rag and a brush on chains for years without problems.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

SDOC chain cleaner is the best

 

[Delboy777]

What is this Chain you talk of ?

 

[Deano64]

Is it OK to use paraffin on modern day O / X ring chains? I know you can get proper chain cleaning sprays but just asking.

Cheers
Joe

I’ve used paraffin and w rag for years - no problems. Reminds me I need to get some more. Last lot was from Bandq

 

[wessie]

Yes, paraffin is fine. Been using it on O ring chains for decades - many of the aerosols use paraffin or kerosene as a solvent

 

[Nutty]

You can use paraffin, but with SDOC100 chain cleaner and a proper chain cleaning brush, you’ll get a cleaner chain, with less risk of damaging it.

 

[JoeC]

Well I'm off toB&Q tomorrow anyway so will get some paraffin. Cheers.

 

[Micky]

Just be careful that any brush you use doesn't have any sharp bristles

I used one of the Oxford ones and the bristles were so stiff that they were cutting the 'O' rings

I now use a cut down soft paint brush.

A tinfoil baking tray under the chain collects most of the paraffin ...

Paraffin OK

 

[SteveT]

I use parrafin and an old tooth brush on my chains. Works a treat

SteveT

 

[FatAl]

What about your teeth?

 

[Micky]

What about your teeth?

Old teeth ... no problem

 

[steve hughes]

I use parrafin and an old tooth brush on my chains. Works a treat

SteveT

Plus one for this , brings the chain up a treat.