Essential maintenance bits and garage tools

[Mickcas]

SO having now adjusted my chain its got me thinking about what tools, parts and products I should really pick up to ensure I can look after and maintain my bike.

So far I've only picked up a paddock stand - which can in useful when adjusting the chain for the first time.
I've got basic tools, spanners, sockets etc but is there anything bike related you guys couldn't live without

then onto things like chain lube, cleaners, bike polishes and so on. whats the go to brands etc

 

[Mickcas]

Halfords professional socket set, get one with the ratchet spanners.
A headstock paddock stand for when you want to remove fork legs.
Seal driver for when fork seals need replacing.
Impact driver for when the front sprocket nut that hasn't need changed for 5 years won't come off.
T-handle allen ket set.
torque wrench or 2.

Then cleaners/lubes etc - you can get expensive chain cleaner, sdoc 100 gel cleaner etc but these end up costing loads in the long run.

I use paraffin and a stiff small brush for chain cleaning.
Elbow grease cleaner (99p a bottle) for dirty/greasy areas low down.
Some kind of snow foam and a foam lance.
Meguiars ultimate wash and wax for the main clean.
2 buckets.
A proper drying towel.
Meguiars gold class carnuba wax for the finish.
And for my Aprila, SDOC100 dry lube chain spray.

Thanks for that
Can I ask why the dry line for the chain, I'm not too clued up on dry Vs wet

 

[Mickcas]

Got axel stands so I'm good for those. Soldering iron though? Didn't think I'd need one of those