How to clean dried up oil?

[mostpeople]

I got some dried oil on my powertube was wondering the best way to clean that?

I was thinking some very hot water and a rag?

[PhoenixWolf]

I got some dried oil on my powertube was wondering the best way to clean that?

I was thinking some very hot water and a rag?

That's one way. The other way is to remove the rubber bumper and just hit the metal with a spray on degreaser. Then wipe it down. I've got some stuff called LPS Electro Contact Cleaner. Does wonders at removing old oil and grease. I used it when refurbishing an old AIR valve that was quite gummed up, and relubed everything from scratch.

[Railgun]

Some WD40 or oil paint thinner on a rag or paper towel will make short work of it. Wipe off well and you're ready for new oil.

[phizz]

Some WD40 or oil paint thinner on a rag or paper towel will make short work of it. Wipe off well and you're ready for new oil.

I second this one.

[athomas]

Varsol works well too.

[Railgun]

Varsol works well too.


Yep, very close cousin to the oil paint thinner and probably the same solvent or close to it as in the WD40.

[Badmovies.org]

I'd say the cleanup suggestions are covered. Once you get that fixed, I always suggest KC Trouble Free to people. One time I left a marker untouched for years with that stuff in it and it didn't dry out.