Rim braking surface cleaning - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

Superprecise · 25th August 2008

is there a specific technique or chemical that is particularly good for cleaning the black braking-residue crap off rims? will installing a NoBrake prevent further soiling?

deadly fanny pack · 25th August 2008

First query, yes. Most strong solvents would work pretty well, the acetone in nail varnish remover is particularly good.

Second query, also yes.

hippy · 25th August 2008

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Originally Posted by Superprecise

is there a specific technique or chemical that is particularly good for cleaning the black braking-residue crap off rims? will installing a NoBrake prevent further soiling?

Just wash it off with waster, detergent and a sponge. It comes off easily - no need for funky chemicals (don't even need detergent if you put some elbow grease into it or use a scourer).

fred · 25th August 2008

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Originally Posted by deadly fanny pack

srong solvents..

?? joke, right? what do you think strong solvents will do to the rubber in your tyres?

use a pencil eraser. Or soap and water, or HTFU.

Superprecise · 25th August 2008

I tried HTFU but it didn't work.

whatfriends · 25th August 2008

what fred and hippy said.

also, if you have painted rims, avoid strong solvents.

deadly fanny pack · 25th August 2008

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Originally Posted by Superprecise

is there a specific technique or chemical that is particularly good for cleaning the black braking-residue crap off rims? will installing a NoBrake prevent further soiling?

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Originally Posted by hippy

Just wash it off with waster, detergent and a sponge. It comes off easily - no need for funky chemicals (don't even need detergent if you put some elbow grease into it or use a scourer).

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Originally Posted by fred

?? joke, right? what do you think strong solvents will do to the rubber in your tyres?

use a pencil eraser. Or soap and water, or HTFU.

he asked for chemicals.

Obviously some wirewool would do perfect, and help shine up your rims too.

but propanol, acetone etc is whats commonly used by bike mechanics to clean braking surfaces, they strip oil residues etc off too, and cause no harm to tyres that I know of.

hippy · 25th August 2008

If someone asks for instructions on how to kill themselves do you run out and find them?

Commonly used by bike mechanics? None of the mechs I've known/seen have come close to cleaning people's rims.. maybe in the Tour.. not in a bike shop.

Also, isn't acetone a solvent when applied to rubber?

fred · 25th August 2008

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Originally Posted by deadly fanny pack

he asked for chemicals.

Obviously some wirewool would do perfect, and help shine up your rims too.

but propanol, acetone etc is whats commonly used by bike mechanics to clean braking surfaces, they strip oil residues etc off too, and cause no harm to tyres that I know of.

he asked for techniques or chemicals - i.e. basically anything.

I've only ever heard of pro mechanics using alcohol to clean grease off rims, which is an entirely different thing altogther, and needs to be done as an exception, not a rule. Acetone? never. Wire wool? not in a million years. you'll end up smoothing off the surface.

Thought maybe you're a professional rim polisher :-P

stevo_com · 25th August 2008

dishwashing scrubby sponge and this...

Superprecise · 25th August 2008

sorry, when I said chemicals I meant tame household cleaning products, not anything that might damage tyres and the like. I had assumed a light detergent or degreaser plus cloth and elbow grease, was just wondering if there were any 'trade secret' type suggestions. I'll stop asking obvious, spacky questions now...

BringMeMyFix · 25th August 2008

These, plus nothing:

hippy · 25th August 2008

Water, bitch!

deadly fanny pack · 25th August 2008

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Originally Posted by Superprecise

was just wondering if there were any 'trade secret' type suggestions.

propanol is one of those 'trade secret' type suggestions, but as others have emphasised is unecessary unless you happen to have got grease all over your rims.

Getafix · 25th August 2008

Post #53 on this thread would work.

BringMeMyFix · 25th August 2008

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Water, bitch!

Nope, frenulum face.

Ved · 25th August 2008

Tootbrush and fairy innit...

hippy · 25th August 2008

stevo_com · 25th August 2008

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that's what I said, scrubby one side, soft the other, just like my arse, think about it, you know you want to

hippy · 25th August 2008

You will also note that I said 'scourer' in my post waaay up there and bmmf has also posted an image above. Now think about my furry arse.. :P

stevo_com · 25th August 2008

gah, I really shouldn't post having just got home from South Beers, it's not good for all concerned

stevo_com · 25th August 2008

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Originally Posted by hippy

You will also note that I said 'scourer' in my post waaay up there and bmmf has also posted an image above. Now think about my furry arse.. :P

I do, I can't help it, as much as I'd rather think of anything else, trying to write a dissertation, your arse is all that's there, lurking, stalking, haunting me, sneaking up at every turn! Why won't it end, what is the answer? Beer, that's the answer. HTFU!

stevo_com · 25th August 2008

scowler?

Nahguavkire · 26th August 2008

Tried any of the mtb cleaning products like Muc-Off...I'm sure they'd be good for the job?

andyp · 26th August 2008

Mavic do this;

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-M...eaner-7152.htm

Which works a treat by all accounts.

25th August 2008	#1
Superprecise	Rim braking surface cleaning is there a specific technique or chemical that is particularly good for cleaning the black braking-residue crap off rims? will installing a NoBrake prevent further soiling?
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25th August 2008	#2
deadly fanny pack	First query, yes. Most strong solvents would work pretty well, the acetone in nail varnish remover is particularly good. Second query, also yes. Last edited by deadly fanny pack; 25th August 2008 at 11:48..
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stevo_com	gah, I really shouldn't post having just got home from South Beers, it's not good for all concerned Last edited by stevo_com; 25th August 2008 at 21:15.. Reason: tipsy spelling
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25th August 2008	#6
whatfriends	what fred and hippy said. also, if you have painted rims, avoid strong solvents.
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hippy	If someone asks for instructions on how to kill themselves do you run out and find them? Commonly used by bike mechanics? None of the mechs I've known/seen have come close to cleaning people's rims.. maybe in the Tour.. not in a bike shop. Also, isn't acetone a solvent when applied to rubber?
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BringMeMyFix	These, plus nothing:
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Getafix	Post #53 on this thread would work.
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Nahguavkire	Tried any of the mtb cleaning products like Muc-Off...I'm sure they'd be good for the job?
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