SILCA Super Secret Chain Lube

Description

SILCA Super Secret Chain Lube in Australia

Super Secret Chain Lube is SILCA’s drip-applied liquid wax. Instead of melting wax in a pot and dipping your chain, you drip it on straight from the bottle. SILCA blends micro-scale wax powders and tungsten disulfide (WS2) into a quick-drying alcohol carrier. The carrier evaporates and leaves a wax coating on the rollers, pins and plates that SILCA describes as “indiscernible from hot melt dipping”.

You can use it as your only chain lube, or as a top-up between hot-wax dips. It’s the original Super Secret formula, sold as “Super Secret Chain Coating” in the red and green bottle.

• Type: drip-on liquid wax with tungsten disulfide (WS2)
• Sizes: 2 oz (59 ml), 4 oz (120 ml) or 8 oz (240 ml)
• Applicator: precision drip tip
• Use on: a clean, dry chain, or a chain that’s already been hot waxed

How to apply Super Secret Chain Lube

1. Start with a very clean, dry chain. Strip off factory grease or old lube with a chain degreaser first, then let it dry completely.
2. Shake well. The WS2 settles to the bottom of the bottle over time.
3. Cross-chain and backpedal. Shift into a cross-chained gear (for example, big ring and big sprocket) and turn the cranks backwards.
4. One drop per link. Put one drop on each link as it passes. Don’t wipe off the excess.
5. Let it dry. Leave it for at least 12 hours, or 24 hours in cool or humid weather. SILCA suggests applying it after a ride so it’s ready for next time.
6. Build it up on a bare chain. If you’re using it on its own, SILCA recommends 3 coats, letting each one dry before the next.
7. Re-apply about every 320 km (200 miles), or sooner if the chain gets noisy.

Apply it between 5 and 35 °C. Keep it off disc brake rotors, pads and rim braking surfaces, and read the label and SILCA’s Safety Data Sheet before use.

Storage and temperature

• Store between 5 and 30 °C with the cap on.
• Long periods below freezing make it thicker. SILCA says it still works, but you may need to clear the tip with a needle.
• Shake before every use.

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Super Secret Chain Lube FAQ

1. What is SILCA Super Secret Chain Lube? It’s a drip-on liquid wax chain lube. Wax powders and tungsten disulfide are carried in a quick-drying alcohol base, which evaporates and leaves a wax coating on the chain.
2. Do I need to clean my chain first? Yes. The chain needs to be very clean and dry, with factory grease and old lube removed. The coating won’t bond properly to a dirty or oily chain.
3. How much should I use? One drop per link while turning the cranks backwards. Don’t wipe off the excess.
4. How long does it take to dry? At least 12 hours, or 24 hours in cool or humid weather. Applying it after a ride means it’s ready for your next one.
5. How many coats does a bare chain need? SILCA recommends 3 coats when it’s your only lube, letting each coat dry first.
6. How often should I re-apply it? About every 320 km (200 miles), or when the chain starts to get noisy. SILCA also suggests a coat after a wet ride to help push water out of the chain.
7. Can I use it on a hot-waxed chain? Yes. It’s designed to top up a hot-waxed chain between dips. SILCA says regular top-ups can extend the life of your hot-wax coating.
8. Why do I need to shake it? The tungsten disulfide settles to the bottom of the bottle over time, so shake it well each time.
9. What temperatures can I use it in? Apply between 5 and 35 °C and store between 5 and 30 °C. If it has been very cold for a long time it can thicken, but it still works.
10. Which size should I get? The 2 oz (59 ml) bottle is a good way to try chain waxing. The 4 oz (120 ml) and 8 oz (240 ml) bottles suit regular use or more than one bike.
11. Where can I buy Super Secret Chain Lube in Australia? Right here. Metabolic Performance is an Australian store that ships Australia-wide with Australia Post, usually dispatching the next business day. Shipping is free on orders over $110.