Chain (used) storage?

"Slacker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I have a PC99 chain that I used 3 times. I'm going to
replaced with another (new) one because I'm moving up to a
larger chain ring and it's just easier this way.

Question is, what should I store the older chain in
without it rusting on me. Last time I tried keeping it in
some chain lube, but it rusted big time on me.

I'm thinking motor oil or brake fluid, both of which I
have plenty of.

What do you suggest? BTW, it's clean right now with no
lube on it.

--
Slacker

I think SRAM sells (not sure where you can get it
but........) the gunk they use to coat chains when they
package them for sale. I've been told that unlike Shimano's
gunk, the SRAM gunk actually is a lubricant and a protectant
rather than just a protectant.

Just a thought.

Michael

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"Slacker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:2jchs1FvopfgU1@uni-
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Quoted message said:

I have a PC99 chain that I used 3 times. I'm going to
replaced with another (new) one because I'm moving up to
a larger chain ring and it's just easier this way.

Question is, what should I store the older chain in
without it rusting on me. Last time I tried keeping it
in some chain lube, but it rusted big time on me.

I'm thinking motor oil or brake fluid, both of which I
have plenty of.

What do you suggest? BTW, it's clean right now with no
lube on it.

--
Slacker

I think SRAM sells (not sure where you can get it
but........) the gunk

they

Quoted message said:

use to coat chains when they package them for sale. I've
been told that unlike Shimano's gunk, the SRAM gunk
actually is a lubricant and a protectant rather than just
a protectant.

I've never had any problem just bunging them in a thick
plastic bag, coated with engine oil.

Shaun aRe

Shaun Rimmer said:

"Michael Paul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Slacker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:2jchs1FvopfgU1@uni-
berlin.de...

Quoted message said:

I have a PC99 chain that I used 3 times. I'm going to
replaced with another (new) one because I'm moving up to
a larger chain ring and it's just easier this way.

Question is, what should I store the older chain in
without it rusting on me. Last time I tried keeping it in
some chain lube, but it rusted big time on me.

I'm thinking motor oil or brake fluid, both of which I
have plenty of.

What do you suggest? BTW, it's clean right now with no
lube on it.

--
Slacker

I think SRAM sells (not sure where you can get it
but........) the gunk

they

Quoted message said:

use to coat chains when they package them for sale. I've
been told that unlike Shimano's gunk, the SRAM gunk
actually is a lubricant and a protectant rather than just
a protectant.

I've never had any problem just bunging them in a thick
plastic bag, coated with engine oil.

Shaun aRe

Thanks guys.

Slacker said:

Shaun Rimmer said:

I've never had any problem just bunging them in a thick
plastic bag, coated with engine oil.

Thanks guys.

I've put an old chain (PC-99 and/or whatever 8-speed # is)
in the new chain's box quite a few times (in case new one
skips or something), and never noticed any rust later on. (I
don't clean or de-grease 'em first, however, so they're at
least somewhat lubed.)

Bill "pack rat" S.

On 2004-06-17, Slacker penned:

Quoted message said:

I have a PC99 chain that I used 3 times. I'm going to
replaced with another (new) one because I'm moving up to a
larger chain ring and it's just easier this way.

Question is, what should I store the older chain in
without it rusting on me. Last time I tried keeping it in
some chain lube, but it rusted big time on me.

I'm thinking motor oil or brake fluid, both of which I
have plenty of.

What do you suggest? BTW, it's clean right now with no
lube on it.

I've heard that chains are shipped overseas in bags of
petroleum jelly to keep 'em from rusting ...

--
monique

Slacker said:

Question is, what should I store the older chain in
without it rusting on me. Last time I tried keeping it in
some chain lube, but it rusted big time on me.

Quoted message said:

I'm thinking motor oil or brake fluid, both of which I
have plenty of.

Drip a little motor oil on it and wrap in newspaper. Or a
plastic bag. Or newspaper in a plastic bag. I don't think
brake fluid is a good idea, it eats stuff (like paint).

FWIW, when fixing up old bikes with rust on chains and cogs,
I've found unless it's really bad the rust seems to be
cosmetic. After cleaning and lubing the chain (motor oil or
similar) and riding a bit the drivetrain works ok and rust
is gone from contact surfaces (where it matters).

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Quoted message said:

Slacker said:

Question is, what should I store the older chain in
without it rusting on me. Last time I tried keeping it
in some chain lube, but it rusted big time on me.

Quoted message said:

I'm thinking motor oil or brake fluid, both of which I
have plenty of.

Drip a little motor oil on it and wrap in newspaper. Or a
plastic bag. Or newspaper in a plastic bag. I don't think
brake fluid is a good idea, it eats stuff (like paint).

Probably a fine idea. And right-on about brake fluid. Brake
fluid is also hydroscopic (takes in water), so it might be
worse than nothing.

I have some light spray lube for automotive (not autoerotic,
Sorni) applications. I have used that on stored parts. Spray
some on, wipe off the excess. Or, if you have some spray
silicone for those fork seals and stantions, that would
work. Something quick and easy.
--
Jonesy

Slacker wrote:
| I have a PC99 chain that I used 3 times. I'm going to
| replaced with another (new) one because I'm moving up to a
| larger chain ring and it's just easier this way.
|
| Question is, what should I store the older chain in
| without it rusting on me. Last time I tried keeping it in
| some chain lube, but it rusted big time on me.
|
| I'm thinking motor oil or brake fluid, both of which I
| have plenty of.
|
| What do you suggest? BTW, it's clean right now with no
| lube on it.

Suggestions:

A liberal coat of "Wax" type lubes - White Lightning,
Pedro's Ice.

Hand dab a thick grease, like <shudder> Shimano green slime
(one of the few worthwhile uses) or perhaps some marine
grade grease (waterproof)

Chainsaw Bar Oil (the aerosol kind that foams) or motorcycle
chain lubes.

Heck, any of the usual suspects; Pro-Link, White Lightning.
Tri-Flow probably won't be too good because it's primarily
teflon. WD-40 sucks.

Just about anything that can form a barrier against
vapor/air will work. You just have to expect a quick
cleaning once you're ready to use it again.

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