i use simple green for grime - works great, even leaves a shine. for grease i use formula 88 degreaser - black plastic jar, should be available at most k-marts, definitely at home depot. but simple green gets out stuff that even mineral spirits won't. there were spots on a serotta ti frame that just wouldn't come out with anything - finally they did with simple green.
ray dobbins
miami florida
> I tried cleaning some greasey grimed ol' Campy chainrings, today. I
\r?\n> began w/ WD-40 But, It's been reformulated and rendered useless on
\r?\n> serious gunk, along with other once proud over-the-counter brake
\r?\n> parts cleaners and engine cleaners.
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\r?\n> Are there any effective solvents still available in these
\r?\n> environmentally friendly modern times? Can anyone recommend something
\r?\n> from the cleaning isles of 2005 department or auto parts stores?
\r?\n> Or elsewhere? I found a citrus solvent a few years ago. I think it
\r?\n> was called "Xenox." The stuff worked almost instantly. It cleared
\r?\n> sinuses, too. Unfortunately, it was taken off the shelves a few
\r?\n> months later.
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\r?\n> Scott Chemically Challenged Davis--ST. Paul, MN USA
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