Clean bike, then clean me

**p.dath** · 25th July 2009, 15:40

Why is it when I clean by bike I end up with grease and dirt all over my hands and arms, and it takes almost as long to clean me as it did to clean the bike in the first place.

Does this happen to just me?

**slofox** · 25th July 2009, 16:22

Just don't clean the bike...problem solved...

**Oakie** · 25th July 2009, 18:20

Use latex gloves (like the ones health-workers use). They're about $12 for 100. Might look a bit odd but they'll keep your hands clean.

**robo555** · 25th July 2009, 18:25

Kerosene is your friend.

**p.dath** · 25th July 2009, 18:33

Originally Posted by p.dath

Why is it when I clean by bike I end up with grease and dirt all over my hands and arms, and it takes almost as long to clean me as it did to clean the bike in the first place.

Does this happen to just me?

Originally Posted by slofox

Just don't clean the bike...problem solved...

But I like it looking all nice and shiny. Plus I'm hoping it will last longer by getting all those nasty chemicals off it that the road seems to like depositing. And of course, it's when I inspect my bike for unusual things (which usually means something needs to be done about it).

**Dare** · 25th July 2009, 18:34

Eucalyptus oil, petrol, washing up liquid, latex gloves.
Used to work as a waiter, was a bitch turning up smelling of solvent after 4 hours work on the car!

**YellowDog** · 25th July 2009, 18:38

I don't mind getting dirty so much, it's more the cuts and bruises I always seem to get.

**2wheeldrifter** · 25th July 2009, 21:04

Originally Posted by Oakie

Use latex gloves (like the ones health-workers use). They're about $12 for 100. Might look a bit odd but they'll keep your hands clean.

and some chloroforum....

**Hiflyer** · 25th July 2009, 21:33

I just use the brake parts cleaner from repco,

But washingpowder does the trick and you 90% of the time have some handy. Try it and then try tellin me it doesn't work

just makes your hands a tiny bit slippery

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 25th July 2009, 21:41

Spent a very satisfying hour cleaning the chain the other day, still getting the shit of my hands. Note to self.......buy some latex gloves!

**Hiflyer** · 25th July 2009, 21:44

or some washing powder.....

**oldrider** · 25th July 2009, 21:49

Originally Posted by p.dath

Why is it when I clean by bike I end up with grease and dirt all over my hands and arms, and it takes almost as long to clean me as it did to clean the bike in the first place.

Does this happen to just me?

Yes but....

Not if you use CT18 Superwash, spray on, soak, brush on (to clean), hose off, dry off, polish!