Muc-Off Bike Protect

[Beekeeper]

I’ve been using this stuff and it really makes the frame shine after cleaning.
Contains PTFE. Is this stuff good or is silicone spray better?

 

[Simoto123]

Looks like your using it for its intended purpose. I got some but it made my matte black paint look shiny so I sacked it.

 

[Beekeeper]

Looks like your using it for its intended purpose. I got some but it made my matte black paint look shiny so I sacked it.

I’ve heard that some sprays have solvents which are not good for bearings. I’m assuming that Bike Protect (PTFE) the silicone ones are ok. I think the purpose of these products is basically to allow mud and grit to slide off more easily next time you hit the trails ?

 

[GrahamPaul]

I used this stuff when I had to store my tandem in a dank, dusty cave for a couple of years. I removed the dust sheets and the tandem was sparkling like the day it went in there.

However, a word of caution: I originally bought this stuff as an after-wash water disperser for the drive train when I did a short contract in England (seems to be wet there a lot). From the manufacturer's website: "Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen your bike with Bike Protect’s incredible water dispersing action! It’s a perfect ‘all over’, after-wash corrosion inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content. "

I made the last part in bold. This stuff has a very high oil content and so will happily attack bearing grease. It's also great at making your brake pads and disc rotors shine beautifully!

I never use it here because my bike dries quickly in the sunshine. YMMV.