Wet Lube clean up

[Pokitren]

I clean my chain with white spirit to get all the crud off, a good through wipe down and then a lube on each pin with this. Has worked well for 60 odd years.
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I've never done so meticulously because I didn't see the need for it. I just lubricated the sprocket and a little on the chain - then cranked it, and the oil distributed itself. Need to try it again on your recommendation since you say it's been working for 60+ years

 

[fraz101]

One of the biggest benefits of using a waxed chain is it is very clean, so no oily marks on your hands/clothes/bike/car/carpet/house/tea cup/dog/cat/goldfish/children/handlebar tape etc.

When you say a waxed chain do you mean heated wax,chain dipped method? Or liquid wax applied to each link?

I’m still pondering the dipped method when I need a new chain.

 

[fraz101]

Waxed, see: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/wet-lube-clean-up.283023/page-4#post-6688061

What’s your cleaning routine? No re lube for how long?

 

[fraz101]

I'm rewaxing my chain every 250(ish) miles.

Ok. How about in between