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Best Dirty Bike Wash?
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:35 pm
by kantuckid
My bike has 5k of Mexican crud all over it! What is the best bike wash out there these days? I'll add that I'm rural and not anywhere near a dealer of any sorts.
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Re: Best Dirty Bike Wash?
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:26 am
by citrusbbee
This is what I use for crud:
http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?pr ... 271&page=1
Best wheel cleaner I've ever found, and I order 4 bottles at a time so I don't run out.....
Re: Best Dirty Bike Wash?
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:37 am
by boxermania
S 100 Total Cycle Cleaner woks well for me.
Re: Best Dirty Bike Wash?
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:47 am
by frbank6
Others will disagree, but Simple Green, straight, has been the best for me. I had the blacked out drivetrain and it did not fade or oxidize the paint as some will say. I sprayed the bike with water first, then sprayed a liberal amount of SG everywhere, let it set about two minutes, then rinsed it off. I think problems may ensue if you let the SG dry on the finish, which I never did.
Re: Best Dirty Bike Wash?
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:22 pm
by Twempie
I use Spray and Wash - the laundry prewash spray. Photo here:
http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/78725/200.jpg
I have a selection of stiff nylon brushes from the hardware store, starting with a large-size lavvy-brush down to toothbrush. Wet the bike down, spray on the Spray and Wash and get on with the elbow grease. I haven't noticed any nasty stains left in the driveway when finished.
I only wash the bike once or twice a year, if that. I haven't dealt with Mexican crud, but I've had pretty good results with Pacific Northwest road-gunk.
