Biodegradable ingredients: Environmentally friendly cleaning solution for safe use around the bike
Cleans in 10 minutes: Rapid preparation saves time for efficient chain maintenance
Wax-optimized formula: Primes metal surfaces for better wax adhesion and longer lubrication life
Versatile application: Can be used with chain on or off the bike for convenience
Reduces chemical use: Eliminates need for multiple solvents and rinsing steps
Summarized by Shop
Far and away, the largest hurdle for people converting to a waxed drivetrain has always been the need to completely strip the factory lubricant from the chain in order for the wax to properly adhere. Traditional methods have involved using 2-3 different solvents and rinse steps, moving from non-polar solvents that thin greases and oils t
Volume
473 ml (16 oz)
Biodegradable
Yes
Application time
10 minutes
Compatible with
Road, mountain, hybrid, electric, and downhill bikes
Made in
USA
Summarized by Shop
4.9
568 ratings
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Works great
I always boil my chain twice in clean water then use a sprayer to apply the chain stripper, rinse completely then boil one more time and wipe with a microfiber cloth and hot wax. It keeps the wax cleaner and gets all the old black residual wax out.
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Dennis · Yesterday
Works well on brand new chains factory lubed chains or as a final cleaning step of an old and used chain before waxing. Shouldn't be used to clean old and dirty chains and if used for that purpose, it shouldn't be recycled with a coffee filter as you would normally do after using it on a brand new chain. Learnt this the hard way - mine is not black and I can no longer use it on brand new chains.
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Kristian · 16 days ago
Nothing gets the factory grease off a new chain like Silca's Chain Stripper. It's the perfect prep before waxing. I also use it to remove stubborn winter grime from gravel and road chains. Just a centimetre or so in the bottom of a jar, a soak, a shake and a rinse under a high pressure hose.