GT85 is often cited by users as being superior to WD-40, but it's very important to note that it is not sold as a corrosion protectant. Available in various sizes of can, this multi-purpose lubricant – owned by the WD-40 company – is easy to apply and relatively cheap.
The PTFE / silicone element contained within the GT85 spray makes this a more effective lubricant than products such as WD40 for instance, which are basically water displacement products with limited lubrication qualities. As well as being a good lubricant, PTFE also acts as an effective water repellent.
Unlike WD40 it is loaded with PTFE (Teflon) so does have some lubrication properties but they are very small. WD40/GT85 and other thin oil will wash off in rainy wet conditions, and not lubricate or protect the chain for very long.
WD-40 doesn't really lubricate much of anything. It's actually a de-greaser, so it will remove any lubricant from bicycle chains, cables and other pivot joints. If you're cleaning your chain for re-lubrication purposes with a product other than WD-40, then WD-40 will be fine to use.
A dry lubricant that provides long-lasting lubrication and protection without attracting dirt and dust. It dries quickly and resists dirt, dust and oil. Great for reducing friction and wear on blades and bits, door and window tracks, slides, conveyor belts, rollers, hinges, power tools and equipment.
In these applications GT85 can provide light lubrication and corrosion protection for moving parts, electrical connectors/switches and battery contacts. Being safe on rubber means that GT85 is also suitable for cleaning and lubricating O-rings, gaskets, links and chains.
Spray WD-40 directly onto the clean, rusted surfaces of your chain in sections. Allow this to sit for a moment so the solution can soak in. After that, take a wire brush and briskly scrub away the rust. Wipe off the chain with a clean rag as necessary to remove rust residue.
'Muc Off' - is a contraction of 'muck off'. So, let's assume it cleans your bike. Much like a detergent - because it is a detergent.
Its name, given by inventor George W. Cole of New Jersey in 1894, reflects the product's triple ability to "clean, lubricate and protect". The product changed ownership many times throughout the 20th century and was bought by its current owners, the WD-40 Company, in 1995.
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- PJ1 1-20 Black Label Chain Lube.
- Bel-Ray Super Clean Chain Lube.
- DuPont Teflon Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant.
- Pit Posse Set of Spray Cans of Chain & Cable Lube Wax.
- Motul Factory Line Chain Lube.
- Nextzett 96050515 Ultra Gel Chain Grease.
- Honda Pro Chain Lube With White Graphite.
Best Dry Chain Lubes
- Squirt Long Lasting Dry Lube.
- Best Wet Chain Lubes.
- ProGold Xtreme Chain Lube. Find Out More.
- White Lightning Wet Lube. Find Out More.
- Best Ceramic Lubes. Muc Off C3 Dry Ceramic Lube.
- Finish Line Ceramic Wax Lube. Find Out More.
- Ceramic Speed UFO Drip. Find Out More.
- Speciality Chain Lubes. Molten Speed Wax.
I've used WD-40, spray-on silicone lubricant, motor oil, 3-in-1 oil and a whole assortment of bike-chain-specific lubes. Any of them are fine, in the short run, but I've found that Rock-n-Roll Gold is cleaner and stays longer than anything else I've tried.
Don't do this! The factory lubricant all by itself is usually good for several hundred miles of service if the bike is not ridden in wet or dusty conditions. It is best not to apply any sort of lube to a new chain until it is clearly needed, because any wet lube you can apply will dilute the factory lube.
