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You need to rinse it out properly. So the instructions are to take 100-150ml, soak the chain for like 30min (can be overnight also, I asked UFO), then rinse properly, dry, and then wax :slight_smile:

This for on bike cleaning How to use the CeramicSpeed UFO Clean Drivetrain? - YouTube ZFC recommends cleaning the chain off the bike, but apparently that works well enough. I’d do another application on the chain after just to be sure.

[image] aclsf: I usually re-lube about 150-200 miles in, or whenever chain noise gets noticeably louder. Is this too soon? When I re-lube, I notice that the lube doesn’t stay on each roller very well so it drips down on the floor No this is not too soon. I wipe my chain clean prior to re ap…

[image] TrekCentury: To help prevent drips I put a latex glove on one hand and hold my fingers under the chain. The extra will collect on on my fingers and I massage it back into the chain That’s a good tip. I also put a few paper towels under the chain because invariably I get a few drips. …

I’ve only just recently tried SSS. I had a couple shorter rides with it than a 100 mile gravel event with in the rain and mud. I rinsed off my chain and wiped it up to get as much mud off. I ran it in ultrasonic cleaner a few times with citrus degreaser. Rinsed it. Soaked it in mineral spirits for …

Yeah. I don’t know if I will do it that much. But I also don’t ride outside 150-200 miles weekly. I mainly cleaned it that way because of the 100 miles of mud and rain. My entire drivetrain was gunked up. For my normal riding conditions that’s not necessary.

There’s no grease, so no need for degreaser. If you’ve got an ultrasonic, just use that and water.

[image] bikeonbikesonbikes: That would mean removing the chain like every week for cleaning for most people, feels excessive? I have 4 chains in rotation. After the initial degreasing and hot waxing I wipe clean and SSS the current one every 100 miles. After a month I rotate a new one in. Whe…

Do you just continue using each chains’ quick link or do you replace them?

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bikeonbikesonbikes March 26, 2023, 7:17pm 217

That would mean removing the chain like every week for cleaning for most people, feels excessive?

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