My lovely new bike has a terribly stained barrel after 3-4 trials, I wash it as soon as I get back from the trial the same as I have done with every bike before but the barrel looks cr@ppy now it's all stained, anyone found a good way of shifting it or keeping it looking good?

Edited November 15, 20178 yr by wde-trs

Just wash with a bike cleaner like 6T9 or Muckoff.   Mine is the same if just power washed with water.  Spray this on and it's fine....  https://team6t9.com/product/blue/

 

Edited November 15, 20178 yr by gasserguy

https://muc-off.com/blogs/articles/are-all-bike-cleaners-the-same

Manufacturer finds his product superior to that of the competition - quelle surpris.  What damage may be done by breathing in nano particles mysteriously not mentioned.

I dread to think what's in it but the free bottle of 6T9 I was given is remarkably effective.  I get excellent results from Elbow Grease, £1 on the high street, which seems to be citrus based and safe for both bike and owner.

Edited November 19, 20178 yr by 2stroke4stroke

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