Daft Carbon Fibre Bike Cleaning Question

[User16625]

Er...coz the dates immediately below the main text. Hard to avoid!

Yeah I know.

I use the default GUI settings and the text size for the post date and time is very small.

 

[e-rider]

The carbon is covered in a lacquer, so Muc Off isn't going to affect it.

back in 2005 I used muc-off as the label said 'safe on all finishes' - it actually worked like paint stripper on some parts so I've not gone near it since

 

[S-Express]

back in 2005 I used muc-off as the label said 'safe on all finishes' - it actually worked like paint stripper on some parts so I've not gone near it since

Whic parts did it act like 'paint stripper' on?

 

[e-rider]

Whic parts did it act like 'paint stripper' on?

my handlebar stem was very badly damaged

 

[Racing roadkill]

I'm wondering if Muc Off and the like are too harsh to use regularly with a CF frame?

Should I just use a bucket soapy water?

I used Muc-Off on my Carbon framed bike. It dissolved There was nothing left, but a puddle of pink, with some components floating in it. Damn you Muc-Off, with your effective cleaning solution, why do they not tell you it dissolves Carbon Fibre, WHYYYYYYYYYY.

But seriously, It's absolutely fine to use on a CF, or any other material, bike.

 

[S-Express]

my handlebar stem was very badly damaged

In what way?

 

[e-rider]

In what way?

the paint came off because of the muc-off

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Don't do this, or let a child offer to help

(was in 'Cycling Weekly' last month)