Switched from spray lube to wax drip for my commuter chain

I used to just spray on that wet lube every few days and deal with the black gunk all over my pants. Last month I tried Squirt wax drip on a new chain and I haven't had to clean the drivetrain once in 500 miles. Anyone else make the switch and notice their chain lasting way longer?

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miles7224d agoTop Commenter

Clean the chain first or the wax won't stick and you'll regret it.

john_cooper24d ago

Well ain't that the truth, but has anyone actually checked if their degreaser residue is the real problem here? I've seen folks scrub a chain squeaky clean only to have the wax flake off because they used a solvent that leaves a film behind. Sometimes the cleanest looking chain is the worst one for waxing if you don't get the chemical gunk off first.

kelly_west741d ago

Jump into degreasing with something simple like isopropyl alcohol or a citrus based cleaner. @miles72 is right that a dirty chain messes up the wax. I used white spirit at first and the wax flaked off in a week. Switched to simple green and hot water, dried it totally, then the wax stuck perfect. Also helps to shake the bottle way more than you think before dripping it on.