Timeline for White graphite (hBN) a worthwhile chain lube?
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| Oct 23, 2020 at 21:13 | comment | added | Jonathan Brickman of Topeka KS | The chain was freshly cleaned professionally and then waxed, so indeed, an additive. | |
| Oct 23, 2020 at 5:37 | comment | added | Rider_X | @JEBofPonderworthy did you strip out all the lube prior to applying white graphite? Otherwise it would have mixed with the residual lube, thus acting as an additive. Personally, I think adding it as an additive to paraffin wax would make the most sense, as it is a carrier that remains in place once it hardens. | |
| Oct 23, 2020 at 5:25 | comment | added | MaplePanda | @Rider_X Applying it as a suspension in rubbing alcohol or a similar solvent could work. | |
| Oct 23, 2020 at 3:46 | comment | added | Jonathan Brickman of Topeka KS | Thus far I just poured some into a paper towel and pulled the chain through. It has clearly stuck around dry for nine days now, has been working very well so far, adhering to the metal considerably more than I had expected. The chain is running very quietly indeed. I begin to wonder about things like bearings, and cables. When working with an entry lockset, I push the stuff into the keyhole and crevices and then chase it with WD-40; after a few days of exercising, the WD-40 is evaporated and the powder is deep. I may try that as Phase 1 the next time I do my chain. | |
| Oct 23, 2020 at 3:39 | comment | added | Rider_X | Questions: how does one effectively get white graphite in between the roller/bearing interface? Is there an effective carrier, does the carrier affect its properties? I assume if you can get white graphite into roller-bearing interface, rain or water could wash it out (i.e., not suitable for wet weather riding)? | |
| Oct 23, 2020 at 0:17 | history | answered | DripKracken | CC BY-SA 4.0 |