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From: sorensen@amdcad.UUCP (Sorensen David)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Request for paraffin method of chain lubrication
Message-ID: <8059@amdcad.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 7-Jan-86 13:04:22 EST
Article-I.D.: amdcad.8059
Posted: Tue Jan  7 13:04:22 1986
Date-Received: Wed, 8-Jan-86 03:03:26 EST
References: <224@uw-june>
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Organization: AMDCAD, Sunnyvale, CA
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Keywords: Chain, paraffin
Summary: paraffin (kerosene), not paraffin (wax)

In article <224@uw-june>, pjs@uw-june (Philip J. Schneider) writes:
> 
> Earlier this summer, there was a bit of discussion regarding various
> methods of cleaning/lubricating bicycle chains.  I recall a posting (from
> someone who sounded like they knew what they were talking about) covering
> the details of how one goes about using paraffin on the chain.  Would that
> person (or anyone else who knows) please send me the instructions (e-mail,
> please) on how to do this?  I thank you and my bike thanks you.
> 
> Phil Schneider
> -- 
> 
>   Philip Schneider                               
>   University of Washington Computer Science                
>   pjs@{uw-june.arpa,washington.arpa}                      
>   {ihnp4,decvax,cornell}!uw-beaver!uw-june!pjs           


	The use of paraffin wax apparently got started because of a mixup in
what is ment by the word paraffin.  In the UK, the word paraffin is used for
what we in the US call kerosene, which is a good cleaner for chains.  However,
people here mistakenly started using paraffin (wax) for lubrication.  It turns
out to be a poor lubricant, breaking down under high stress; the only benefit
is that it tends to fend off dirt and water, keeping the chain clean.  It is 
not, however, a good cleaner or lubricant.  I would recommend cleaning with
kerosene followed by lubricating with "Bull Shot."


	-- Tim Olson
		Advanced Micro Devices
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