Instructions: Apply hot wax

hot wax instructions

Degrease the components beforehand according to the instructions .

Notes in advance:

  • Put the wax in a pot that is as small as possible and melt the entire amount of wax.
  • ( Never use a stove with an open flame as this can cause the wax to ignite. Please do not leave the wax unattended!)
  • If the wax gets hotter than 90 °C, it will not "break" and can simply continue to be used.

Directions:

    1. Thread the chain onto a wire, this makes it much easier to remove later.
    2. Place the chain in the pot at 90 °C; shortly after placing it in the pot, air bubbles should rise from the chain.
    3. The aim is for the chain and wax to reach the same temperature. To do this, the chain is tempered in the wax bath for 10 minutes and the temperature should be maintained at 90°C.
    4. The wax bath can be turned off, wax and chain cool down until a thin layer of skin forms on the wax bath (approx. 60 °C). Note: the layer of skin is the decisive criterion, thermometers can have measurement errors)
    5. Remove the chain and carefully hang it over the wax bath.
    6. The chain should only drip a little after removal (approx. 3-5 drops).
    7. Move/"break" the chain after at least two hours. The chain can then be installed.
  • The chain should last 800-1000 km with one treatment. After a ride in wet conditions, the chain should be quickly wiped dry.
  • The chain needs to be run in for 50 km! After that, the chain should run smoothly again. Especially at the beginning, the chain may run a little bumpily until the excess wax has worn off.

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Frequently asked question

Here we give you all the answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Ich verwende Wachs eines anderen Herstellers muss ich dann auch entfetten?

Bei Heißwachs oder wasserbasierten Wachsen kann unser Flüssigwachs und Heißwachs direkt aufgetragen werden.

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Welches Equipment brauche ich sonst noch so?
  • Handschuhe
  • Einmachglas
  • Schutzbrille
  • Pinsel
  • Kettenzange oder Kettenieter
  • Kettenschloss

Do I need to clean the chain again?

No, the degreasing process is completely eliminated and is therefore only necessary once when switching to chain wax.

Chain is running louder, what to do?

I have applied chain wax but now the chain is running much louder? What did I do wrong?


1 General:
After 50km of hot wax (break-in period) or generally after waxing, does the chain still run unevenly, loudly and do the chain links feel tough?

=> Then it is because the chain was not degreased correctly! Put the chain in a saucepan and let it boil in water for 15 minutes. The oil and wax will dissolve, then degrease again with brake cleaner, let it air out and re-wax!
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2. Hot wax: Chain gets louder before 800-1000km? Then the wax was boiled too hot! The wax is too liquid and drips out of the chain, which affects the mileage. It is also possible that the wax was not heated up enough, which makes it harder for the wax to penetrate the chain. Moving the chain in the pot can also help to release air bubbles etc. from the chain.
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3. Installation problems: Derailleur pulleys are directional (rattle if installed incorrectly). There is also a metal pin in the derailleur between the upper and lower derailleur pulleys (the chain must not run over it). Worn chainrings can sometimes make noise. Very rarely: chainrings installed the wrong way round (inside).

Can I mix hot and liquid wax?

Yes, all hot and liquid chain waxes are completely compatible with each other (including graphene, graphite, etc.). You don't have to pay attention to anything, just put the chain in the cooking pot or apply the wax.

Was muss alles außer der Kette entfettet werden?

Was muss alles außer der Kette entfettet werden?

  • Kassette
  • Kurbelblätter
  • Schaltwerkröllchen (bitte später nachfetten)

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