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.

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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
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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
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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

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 ...

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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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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.
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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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