May 28th, 2012, 01:01 PM | #1 | |
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DuPont Teflon Chain Lube - Formulas have changed
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May 28th, 2012, 02:17 PM | #2 |
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May 28th, 2012, 02:52 PM | #3 |
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Guess I'll be going to Lowes and and grab what's left of the old formula. After that it will be back to Maxima.
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May 28th, 2012, 02:59 PM | #4 |
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May 28th, 2012, 03:31 PM | #5 |
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May 29th, 2012, 05:59 AM | #6 |
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I'm still searching around for leftover old stock. Found ONE can at an Ace Hardware & snagged it. Lowe's has already changed over to the new stuff, dammit.
If the can says 'Dry Wax' on it, you better grab it...it's getting rare already. |
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May 29th, 2012, 08:03 AM | #7 |
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Well, I've been using the yellow can "chain saver" for about 6,500 ish miles now and it's worked perfectly for me, so I'm going to keep on using it.
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May 29th, 2012, 09:04 AM | #8 |
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Dangit...I've been duped. My can is the new stuff.
I started using Dupont based on all the suggestions online. But I was wondering why the stuff was so watery and why the chain was picking up stuff contrary to the information I got. Now I know... |
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May 29th, 2012, 09:25 AM | #9 |
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Good to know! Time to check out Lowes and Ace before it's all gone.
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May 29th, 2012, 10:02 AM | #10 |
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No big deal, just use this one. all they did was change the name (kindof) and can color...
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May 29th, 2012, 10:06 AM | #11 |
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Uh oh...just got some and applied it to my chain last week. Wonder if it's the new stuff or not.
edit: Yep it's the new stuff...guess I need to get some chain saver & clean and reapply. |
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May 29th, 2012, 10:44 AM | #12 |
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Found some. At this price though, just buy new chains instead.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fl-Dupont-Mu...ce7367&vxp=mtr |
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May 29th, 2012, 01:17 PM | #13 |
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Yeah, I have that too. Just put it on recently after using Du Pont's chain cleaner. Seems to be doing good so far.
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May 29th, 2012, 02:43 PM | #14 |
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I bought the dupont lubricant in December and it's the new stuff, so most lowes are likely out of the old stuff by now.
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May 29th, 2012, 02:57 PM | #15 |
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May 29th, 2012, 04:04 PM | #16 |
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I picked up 2 cans of DuPont Teflon Chain Saver at a Walmart, in the little motorcycle section.
They had about a dozen cans, but there was a small difference between the two. One can said, "Dry, Self-Cleaning Lubricant", the other said "Wax-Based Chain Lube". The "Wax-Based Chain Lube" can says, O-Ring Safe, No Fling Off! The "Dry, Self-Cleaning Lubricant" can says, Doesn't Attract Dirt, No Fling Off According to Dupont's website, the "Dry, Self-Cleaning Lubricant" is the latest product. I compared the DuPont Teflon Chain Saver Wax-Based Chain Lube to the DuPont Teflon Multi-use Dry Wax Lubricant. The two products spray and adhere to the chain the same. The consistency was very close and both dried to a waxy feel. Both clean well too. Both smell, look and taste the same, have the exact same ingredients listed on the can. The only major difference I can see as of now, is cost. The DuPont Teflon Chain Saver Wax-Based Chain Lube cost .99 cents more than the Multi-Use for an 11 oz. can. |
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May 29th, 2012, 04:41 PM | #17 | |
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May 29th, 2012, 06:41 PM | #18 |
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As of October 2011.. Interesting.. I wonder if I have the new stuff..
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May 30th, 2012, 07:10 PM | #19 | |
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= good and cheap, but no longer produced. Buy up all old stock now. = good and more expensive, still produced.
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May 30th, 2012, 07:38 PM | #20 |
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And the portable bottle of chain-saver? (stuff on the left) I bought and used this stuff today.
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June 1st, 2012, 03:40 PM | #21 |
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That is good stuff. Same formula as the spray can chain-saver, but it is a bit thicker (no need for propellant), lasts longer and is easier to use on motorcycle chains. They came out with that at the request of motorcyclists. For me, that is the top choice right now.
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June 1st, 2012, 03:44 PM | #22 | |
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June 1st, 2012, 05:02 PM | #23 |
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lol, yup. Spray can stuff is mist, at least the bottle stuff comes out in drops. You don't want goopy lube, its a mess. This stuff goes on clean, dries clean. I'm still using up old formula stock of the multi-use dry, wax, but just got a couple bottles of the bottle chain saver and used it for my last lube. Works like a charm.
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July 10th, 2012, 01:47 PM | #24 |
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Slightly different labels but the same thing. I ran out of Lube so went to the Lowes next to my place and the still had plenty left. I'm starting ovthimk I'm the only one buying it from them. 6 dollars/can.
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July 11th, 2012, 08:22 AM | #26 |
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Ive had some really good experiences with the Motul stuff. Their spray chain cleaner is awesome. You guys should try it. Maxima would be my second choice.
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July 11th, 2012, 02:09 PM | #27 | |
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Yeah I re read the link last night and saw it. Good looking out though!
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July 11th, 2012, 11:40 PM | #28 |
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Just used the Chain Saver on a new chain i put on, went on real well and flicked VERY little and thats with full summer heat on it. Used maxima before but that stuff went all over the place for me.
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July 12th, 2012, 08:27 PM | #29 |
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Used the new can I bought and it doesn't look anything like the old dry wax formula that I am accustomed to. It's more clear and watery.
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July 13th, 2012, 07:28 AM | #30 |
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ugh i just bought the new can. it was decently watery, had to use a paper towel to keep it from dripping all over the pavement. now i gotta go hunt down the chain saver stuff.. what a waste.
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October 18th, 2012, 02:32 PM | #31 |
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Was at Walmart getting oil when I noticed that they had the DuPont Chain Saver lubricant with two different labels - one saying "Wax-Based Chain Lube" and the other read "Dry, Self-Cleaning Lubricant". Both were in yellow cans with identical photos on the front. Any idea which is better?
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October 19th, 2012, 08:19 PM | #32 |
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Damn, I'd been using the newer formula this entire time (about 4 applications). I went over to two different Lowe's and neither had the older formula. Looks like I'll be giving the Chain Saver a try. What would you guy recommend? Spray can or portable 'squeeze' bottle? Or is it the same?
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October 20th, 2012, 03:50 PM | #33 |
So, where's the reverse?
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I use the chain saver can. It is a bit watery when spraying but once it dries on the chain, it seems to be fine. Hardly any fling off when riding.
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October 20th, 2012, 10:11 PM | #34 |
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I haven't been able to find it at any Lowe's. I checked the local Autozone and they didn't have it either. Any suggestions on where else to look (other than online)?
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October 20th, 2012, 11:49 PM | #35 |
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Try Walmart and maybe other Lowes? Just picked up a bottle of Chain Saver, non spray version today at the Lowes up here in Norcal. They didn't have as big of section of this stuff than I expected...
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October 21st, 2012, 07:51 AM | #36 |
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got mine at lowes last month.
still had the old ones for $6
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October 26th, 2012, 05:01 PM | #37 |
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Anyone notice the different labels when purchasing at WalMart or is it just me?
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October 26th, 2012, 05:33 PM | #38 |
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are you talking about the yellow ones?
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October 27th, 2012, 11:08 AM | #39 |
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Yep. One says "Dry" the other says "Wax Based".
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