Poundland bike cleaner

[CanucksTraveller]

On this subject (and because it doesn't deserve a thread of it's own and my name's not Accy), when did Fenwicks degreaser cease to be pink and smell of turkish delight? It's now green and smells of lime and ginger.

 

[bpsmith]

Why not just get some TFR for a lot less, I pay £12 for 25 litre.

TFR is certainly good at its job and reasonable too.

It's not safe on cars with Sealant or Wax applied, as it eats through that. When I say "safe", it won't damage paint or anything.

At this point, I have to come clean and admit to Waxxing the frame on my bikes. Combination of a Christmas gift, and regularly doing the cars.

Definitely makes the dirt stick less though. Have ridden in the rain and wheels and frame are spotless, even after various manky stretches.

 

[screenman]

TFR is certainly good at its job and reasonable too.

It's not safe on cars with Sealant or Wax applied, as it eats through that. When I say "safe", it won't damage paint or anything.

At this point, I have to come clean and admit to Waxxing the frame on my bikes. Combination of a Christmas gift, and regularly doing the cars.

Definitely makes the dirt stick less though. Have ridden in the rain and wheels and frame are spotless, even after various manky stretches.

You may find that the Poundland stuff does the same, have you compared the ingredients?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Use it on motorbike too

 

[screenman]

Use it on motorbike too

What TFR or that expensive £ a litre stuff?

 

[NorthernDave]

Muc Off for me. Got 3 x 5 litres for £36 when Halfords had online deals that you could combine one time. Great products at normal price, let alone on a daft deal.

Didn't get far asking for British Cycling Discount on top.

I always get BC discount in 'fords. With online, just click to collect and pay in store, wave your BC card at the till before paying and ask for your discount.

I've had it applied to all sorts - even "sale" items that I've had them price match. About the only things that don't qualify are gift cards and bike care plans, or online orders delivered direct to you.

 

[mjr]

On this subject (and because it doesn't deserve a thread of it's own and my name's not Accy), when did Fenwicks degreaser cease to be pink and smell of turkish delight? It's now green and smells of lime and ginger.

It was pink when I last bought some, maybe last year.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

What TFR or that expensive £ a litre stuff?

Cheap stuff

 

[Pedalbob]

Wilko bike degreaser good.

 

[fossyant]

Lets just say, the bike stuff dissolves car alloy wheel crap quicker then the wonder wheels nasty stuff.... wonder wheels gets your lungs

None of it's good long term. Its either too acidic or too alcaline...

Ive tried it... Fairy liquid is much less damaging.

 

[bpsmith]

I always get BC discount in 'fords. With online, just click to collect and pay in store, wave your BC card at the till before paying and ask for your discount.

I've had it applied to all sorts - even "sale" items that I've had them price match. About the only things that don't qualify are gift cards and bike care plans, or online orders delivered direct to you.

I find it very subjective. Usually it's fine on sale stuff, but that time they weren't having it, saying they are "clamping down". Lol

I didn't argue, when I had 15 litres fir £36, with shop floor price of £27 for 5 litres.

 

[bpsmith]

You may find that the Poundland stuff does the same, have you compared the ingredients?

Don't know, as I don't use the Poundland stuff. Muc-Off doesn't strip the wax though.

 

[screenman]

Don't know, as I don't use the Poundland stuff. Muc-Off doesn't strip the wax though.

I Would disagree there, do you know one of the things it has in common with washing up liquid?

 

[pjd57]

£1 for bike cleaner
£1 for drinks bottle.

Only bought them because of threads on here.

 

[bpsmith]

I Would disagree there, do you know one of the things it has in common with washing up liquid?

What's that? Salt? Share what you know?

I haven't thoroughly compared the contents tbh. Just going on the feel after use, along with the level of beading on the frame still.

Tried TFR previously, and I stripped the wax way quicker.