Diesel ?

[JackRabbitSlims]

for degreasing and / or solvent....

Yes or no??

 

[Race Radio]

for degreasing and / or solvent....

Yes or no??

Choice of the Pro's....not so good for the earth.

 

[JackRabbitSlims]

OK, thanks for the reply.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

Haven't used diesel to clean bike parts since 1988, last time I had a diesel vehicle. In a pinch I'll soak my chain and sprockets in white gas for the camp stove. Always had access to some pretty nice cleaning systems at bike shops where I've worked or friends' places. Best systems IMO are those baking soda pressure washing stations (the name escapes me), Bio Circle and Safety Kleen systems are good too.

 

[JackRabbitSlims]

Thanks.

Most, in fact all, of the stuff from my LBS's are the aerosol cans which i've used in the past.
Have fully stripped back my old road bike and want to soak some of the parts in a degreaser / solvent.. Mechanic in the shop said to try Diesel, but just wanted to check before I try it out. Plus, it is quite cheap
Is there any specific sort of time frame I should leave these parts on the soak?
Headset bearing races, jockey wheels. Was just going to"Toothbrush" on the diesel for the cranks etc.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Race Radio]

Ever wonder what he is brushing on this bike? That is diesel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ktTXjSqvJc

Some teams have changed because of the environmental issues but most still use diesel.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

Thanks.

Most, in fact all, of the stuff from my LBS's are the aerosol cans which i've used in the past.
Have fully stripped back my old road bike and want to soak some of the parts in a degreaser / solvent.. Mechanic in the shop said to try Diesel, but just wanted to check before I try it out. Plus, it is quite cheap
Is there any specific sort of time frame I should leave these parts on the soak?
Headset bearing races, jockey wheels. Was just going to"Toothbrush" on the diesel for the cranks etc.

Thanks for your help.

If you have to use the bike specific stuff, I've always liked White Lighting Clean Streak. It's all a rip off though, I only recommend that to apartment dwellers in the city because it cleans up very easy. The initial cost of setting up an eco friendly parts washer isn't cheap, but if you're riding a lot and you have the room to set it up it pays for itself in a few years of buying bike specific degreasers. Diesel is cheap and easy, but I wouldn't want to use it for years and years if I didn't have to. Not just bad for the earth, bad for your health too.