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The Dangers of Cheap Bike Cleaners |
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legend88 ![]() Premium Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 4766 |
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Hi guys,
I came across this the other day. Be careful what you choose to save a few quid! I'm not actually a fan of Muc-Off as I think it is a bit too aggressive sometimes, my choice is SDoc100 Gel but just look at this! |
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Stevex ![]() Premium Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Jul 2016 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 674 |
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SDoc100 here too, but I've been given some muc off for Xmas...still to decide whether to use it or not.
I'd never buy cheap crap to clean the bike or car, but making that stuff available to the public is criminal.
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People say I don't know Jack Sh1t; but I do, he lives next door.
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wilko ![]() Premium Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: Stroud Status: Offline Points: 331 |
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Have always used Muc-Off on motorbikes and mountain bikes. Always dilute it though to about 1 part Muc 3 parts water. Keep wanting to try Sdoc100, supposed to be amazing but its so expensive
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snowman ![]() Premium Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Location: southampton Status: Offline Points: 618 |
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Have used sdoc100 for years .... imo it’s the best I’ve used , have to work it into the wheels with small sponge or softish cloth wash off and dry off with good clean water absorbing cloth , gets my vote ! Yes a bit expensive, but good .
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Tifa ![]() Premium Member ![]() ![]() I am Sparticus, only uglier Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Status: Offline Points: 1735 |
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Not sure the comparison is relevent.
Basically, any commercial truckwash will do the same. It's all pretty caustic stuff and all brands WILL f*ck aluminium and chrome easily if left on too long before rinsing off. That cheapo stuff in the vid is probably the same as the MucOff stuff, but to a much higher concentration. Whichever you use, it needs to be rinsed off tout suite.
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tafflade ![]() L Plates ![]() Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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I've always though that this vid was actually made by or sponsoredby muc-off to convice people that their product is the only 'safe' one to use.
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FTM ![]() Moto GP Alien ![]() Joined: 04 Apr 2016 Location: Lovedean Status: Offline Points: 289 |
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A comparison with Muc-off Concentrate would have been fairer. As Tifa says it's all basically the same stuff but in different concentrations.
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legend88 ![]() Premium Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 4766 |
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They both come in spray bottles so that suggests they are both meant to be used 'as is' |
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legend88 ![]() Premium Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 4766 |
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It is expensive but I was absolutely amazed the first time I used it. Spray onto a dry bike and it just works it's magic. Some really grubby bits might need a little agitation once the SDoc100 has loosened it. And because it is a gel you can spray it on the undersides of stuff (Like the undertray) and its just sticks in place. Then just rinse off and Hey Presto! I rarely use anything else now although I have been tempted to give Guy's new stuff a go (I know he's probably only a figurehead but there you go). |
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FTM ![]() Moto GP Alien ![]() Joined: 04 Apr 2016 Location: Lovedean Status: Offline Points: 289 |
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True, I only ever buy the concentrate Muc-off so never thought about that.
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Sabre ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Ex Copper Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: Dahn the nick Status: Offline Points: 2572 |
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I use Nooj's Shinybikesauce. Brilliant
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