What product will clean off bike chain rust?

Posted 1st Apr 2023

The chain itself is fine, but the hard winter weather took its toll on the bike and the chain has rust on. What product can I use to rid the chain of rust and ideally offer it some future protection? tbh I think the whole bike needs a good clean down, I’ve ragged it about this winter.

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1st Apr
Just pop your same question into Google and a host of video demonstrating what to use and how to do it pop up.

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1st Apr
I would buy a new chain. They are inexpensive so not worth trying to clean up a rusty chain as it has been damaged already
1st Apr
I used to take the chain off and leave it soaking in petrol, then clean and dry it off and then use a rag soaked in oil to oil it.
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1st Apr
I will take this as a joke?
1st Apr
Elbow grease
1st Apr
The idea is to protect through winter by regularly applying protection, however now its best to remove and soak as mentioned above or replace (edited)
1st Apr
Take it off and place in white vinegar for 24h. Takes rust off.
Wash off then apply chain oil. (edited)
1st Apr
My friend used to use a can of coke
1st Apr
Soak for a few hours in a mixture of any cheap acid and bicarbonate of soda. Scrub with wire brush. When dry apply WD40 or a suitable lubricant to help prevent rust. (edited)
1st Apr
Wd40 or lime juice should work also lube the chain properly before putting a bike away for winter it will prevent rust
1st Apr
Clean and degrease chain using whatever solvent you prefer. Remove rust with coarse grade 4 wire wool (wear gloves), lubricate and refit.