Switched from spray lube to wax drip for my commuter chain

I used to just spray on that wet lube every few days and deal with the black gunk all over my pants. Last month I tried Squirt wax drip on a new chain and I haven't had to clean the drivetrain once in 500 miles. Anyone else make the switch and notice their chain lasting way longer?

2 comments

2 Comments

miles7220d agoTop Commenter

Clean the chain first or the wax won't stick and you'll regret it.

john_cooper19d ago

Well ain't that the truth, but has anyone actually checked if their degreaser residue is the real problem here? I've seen folks scrub a chain squeaky clean only to have the wax flake off because they used a solvent that leaves a film behind. Sometimes the cleanest looking chain is the worst one for waxing if you don't get the chemical gunk off first.