Use paint thinner made with mineral spirits. This is an excellent degreaser
and tar remover. Use an old toothbrush to clean the chain. *Don't use
gasoline*.
"Jay Chan" wrote in message
om...
I have a question on what I should use on the chain in a bicyle and
for gear inside a lawn mower. Normally, I would use grease for this
stuff. But I come across a product call Dry-Lub that is supposed to be
dry to touch. I think this sounds great for putting it in the chain of
a bicyle to avoid dirty grease from getting into our pants. I have a
couple questions though:

- Is Dry-Lub appropriate for being used in a chain of a bicycle?

- Should I clean out all the grease from the chain first before
putting on Dry-Lub onto it? I think I should if I want to prevent
grease from getting onto my pants. What kind of solvent should I use
to remove the grease without damaging the metal chain?

- I have already bought a can of Dry-Lub. I doubt that I can use it
up just for the bicycle. I am wondering whether I can use the
remaining Dry-Lub in the gears of a lawn mower?

- Can I use it on metal surface of gardening tools to prevent rust?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Jay Chan