To WD or not to WD? That is the question!

[Freeman]

With this wonderful weather we're having...I have a bit of rust coming up on my chain. It's brand new so it's showing up nice n' brown.

I usually use a dry lube (Wurth) but it doesn't keep the rust away.

I've heard a lot of people use AFC-50 once in a while to lube the chain, but considering how much I'd use, it gets pretty expensive over time.

The next option is WD40. Some people swear by it, some people use it now and again to keep rust away, and some say it actually damages the chain because it's a fast moving metal on metal component, and apparently WD is useless when it comes to that purpose.

So what's you're opinion? I'm tempted to use WD as part of the cleaning process tomorrow, but the last thing I want to do is any serious damage to the chain. And if you do use WD, do you use other lubes on top of that such as a dry lube?

Cheers.

 

[Freeman]

WD40 and ACF-50 is not a lubricant!! WD is a degreaser for a start and dries it out to help to resist corrosion, and ACF 50 is an anti-corrosion chemical too, good for covering your bike to prevent rust from salt.

If you've been using this stuff, you've basically been running your chain dry and I imagine it's in a bad state. If it's a new chain, you might be able to get away with it.

Look at Wurth's Dry Chain Lube, or something by Silkolene is a good start. I like Wurth's because it doesn't really cause any oil to fling off and all over your bike. After a ride, you just spray it on and leave it for 30 mins or put the bike away like I do. Reapply weekly, or every 200-300 miles to be safe.

You need to keep your chain in as good as a state as you can. A snapping chain never ends well, it can lead to large damage to your bike, or your leg.

Erm...thanks. Did you read my post? >.<

Wurth dry lube does not keep the chain rust free.