How To Fix A Rusty Bike Chain

How to remove rust from a bike chain & drivetrain?

In this web log mail service, we'll talk y'all through why some bicycle chains rust, what you tin can do to care for it and how you can foreclose corrosion on your chain and drivetrain to go on your ride operating smoothly.

Why practice some bike chains rust?

Corrosion is all as well mutual on bikes if not properly prevented, especially ones made from metals that haven't already been treated. Simply put, rust thrives in humid and moisture conditions where metals can react to oxygen and water, a process known as oxidisation. Left in a damp, humid expanse such as a garage or bike lock-up, exposed to the elements over the wetter months is a cinch way to gain some unwanted rust. Not a trouble though, Muc-Off is here to assist!

How can you preclude farther rust?

By advisedly treating the existing rust then forming a protective anti-corrosive bulwark, you can protect your chain for years to come. After this office is washed, you'll want to find a dry place with very little moisture in the air to store your cycle in, or invest in a dry out bag to store your bike when non in use.

What you'll need

Bio Drivetrain Cleaner or Bio Chain Cleaner
3x Premium Brush Kit (includes Claw Brush, Detailing Brush & Soft Wash Castor)
MO-94
Luxury Microfibre Cloth
Disc Restriction Covers (if you have Disc Brakes)
Wire Castor
Pressure Washer (or a hosepipe/saucepan of h2o)

How to remove rust from your chain & drivetrain

CLEAN THE Chain & DRIVETRAIN

STEP ane: Give the bottle of degreaser a skilful shake if using the aerosol, and spray either Bio Drivetrain Cleaner or Bio Concatenation Cleaner onto the chain & drivetrain. Accept a await at our full chain cleaning range.

STEP 2: Exit for upward to 1 minute and arouse the chain & drivetrain using the Detailing Brush & Claw Castor. If yous are using a chain cleaning device such as the Chain Dr. or X-3 Dirty Chain Machine, unscrew the trigger sprayer and fill the device with the formula. By thoroughly cleaning your chain, you'll be able to clearly see the areas affected by rust, treating information technology properly without anything else getting in your way.

STEP iii: After agitation thoroughly rinse off with the Muc-Off Pressure washer (or hosepipe) making sure all of the formula has been removed, along with any droppings and remaining sometime chain oil.

RUST Treatment & PROTECTION

Pace four: Utilise MO-94 to the chain, making sure you don't get whatsoever on your disc brakes if you accept them. If you do, we recommend inserting our Disc Brake Covers before spraying. Afterward 3-iv minutes of awarding of MO-94, lightly apply the detailing brush on whatever areas afflicted by rust. This part you need to be especially careful with, as you lot'll want to remove any light rust without as well scratching and damaging your chain & drivetrain. You may beginning want to try the detailing brush included in the 3x Premium Brush Kit before using a wire castor. If you employ a wire brush, we recommend gently testing on a small area earlier tackling all of the rust. Echo the process until the rust has been removed.

Step 5: At this point should now be left with a sparkling clean chain. Side by side up we recommend wiping away any excess MO-94 with the Microfibre Cloth earlier applying your lube of pick. If you live in an surface area or region with lots of rain or humidity, we recommend using either our Wet Weather condition Lube or C3 Wet Lube. Both include anti-corrosion inhibitors which will help prevent and break down any remaining rust whilst riding the cycle.

So in that location yous have it. Your chain should now be rust-free and glistening, ready for many more seasons of riding. If you found this useful, check out HCB-1, which is designed to form a tough barrier against harsh conditions. Suitable for metalwork, electric components and most rigid plastic trim.

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