When I used to oil chains, I needed to replace the chain every year. After I started waxing with my diy wax I get 3 years to a chain, sometimes 4 years. Far superior to oiling the chain.
I found the section of Silca vid that discusses the effect of factory grease on their wax ruclips.net/video/cEnD95UwE3w/видео.html . Putting a chain with an oil based lube like Synergetic in the wax pot without deep cleaning has a similar effect which is why Silca do not recommend it. If you can't see my other longer comment on this ( as youtube hides them ) then sort comments by ' Newest first' and it will appear.
@@travers_bikes Not a scientist whatsoever, but I'm pretty sure that if we go through the tedious process of removing all the factory oil off our chains before waxing them, it's not to re-apply engine on it oil right after.
When I used to oil chains, I needed to replace the chain every year. After I started waxing with my diy wax I get 3 years to a chain, sometimes 4 years. Far superior to oiling the chain.
I agree, it’s like having a new chain every time you rewax
I noticed your chain had some rust on it. Do you blame it on the wax or was it there prior to waxing?
Great video...thank you very much
You are welcome!
Can you make a vid "How to prep your chain for waxing" please ? Thank's
I cover it in this video, How to wax a chain
ruclips.net/video/q2AkhmSIvSE/видео.html
I found the section of Silca vid that discusses the effect of factory grease on their wax ruclips.net/video/cEnD95UwE3w/видео.html . Putting a chain with an oil based lube like Synergetic in the wax pot without deep cleaning has a similar effect which is why Silca do not recommend it. If you can't see my other longer comment on this ( as youtube hides them ) then sort comments by ' Newest first' and it will appear.
Okay thanks
ha ha 8:47 Who you asking
Anyone that will listen!
I use a mix with paraffin 600 grams + wax 100 grams + 70 ml engine oil
does it stay clean with the engine all in it? why not use something like graphite?
Wax and paraffin are the same thing, and the engine oil just ruins everything. But hey, whatever "works" for you...
I agree the engine oil seem to defeat the point of using wax
@@travers_bikes Not a scientist whatsoever, but I'm pretty sure that if we go through the tedious process of removing all the factory oil off our chains before waxing them, it's not to re-apply engine on it oil right after.
I agree, I wouldn’t add anything to the wax that will trap and hold dirt after going to the trouble of degreasing the chain