Everything You Need to Know: StripChip & Chain Waxing

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Everything You Need to Know: StripChip & Chain Waxing | Top 9 Questions Answered!

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Josh is back after the StripChip & the Chain Waxing System launch video with the answers to your FAQ - the Top 9 Most Popular Questions - For StripChip, the Chain Waxing System, and Chain Stripper + Wax Prep
After the overwhelming response to our StripChip product launch, Josh is here to tackle the Top 9 Most Frequently Asked Questions we've received from you. Whether you're new to the world of chain waxing or a seasoned pro looking for more insights, this video is packed with valuable information to enhance your maintenance routine.
In this video, Josh covers:
1. Do I need Wax and StripChip?
2. Does StripChip work for “used” chains?
3. Do I need StripChip every time I wax a chain?
4. For multiple chains, do I put in multiple StripChip pieces, or should I do the process with only one chain at a time?
5. Does StripChip work with non-SILCA brand waxes?
6. Does StripChip work with Hot Wax X?
7. Can I use StripChip with a crockpot or insta-pot?
8. Do I still have a use for Chain Stripper+Wax Prep?
9. What is the process for re-waxing a chain?
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@larsoleruben 5 ай бұрын

The best invention for chain maintenance ever! Well done

@user-cx2bk6pm2f 5 ай бұрын

Can we call the melter the "Silca Volcano"? 😀👍

@kidShibuya 5 ай бұрын

Congrats on your shipping, thats was what surprised me. I am in Japan and I have ordered many things recently, all before I ordered your wax kit. I am still waiting for all of them, but your box arrived within a couple of days. I usually avoid ordering from small single shop sites like the plague, but I'll happily use your online shop again.

@stephendenagy3396 2 ай бұрын

Got my kit, I had mounted a new waxed chain 1 month ago. Time to wax a couple more for my rotation. So…woke up, unboxed. Two strip chips later and new KMC and SRAM XX1 chains are beautifully waxed. Before 9 AM. Off to ride…SO MANY THANKS, THIS IS AMAZING!

@SILCAVelo 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Enjoy your silent drivetrain!

@ploughmyfield 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Love the openness and easy style. Don't see that a lot these days, This guy really knows his waxing😂

@Primifluous 4 ай бұрын

I like the 'drillium' on the new pot. Very nice all around, pretty incredible how much the industry has changed in just 10 years.

@CatManDoSocial 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff, Josh. Congrats on such a successful launch.

@MarkBradshawgreenredblack 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff Josh. Thanks.

@jeffreyreed6056 5 ай бұрын

Mine showed up today as well! Will be using it soon!

@PeterPutz82 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant product, looking forward to getting mine 👍

@Frostbiker 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the clear simple instructions *and* the explanation for why it is done that way. It really helps cementing what needs to be done.

@grandpashreddypants 5 ай бұрын

Cheering for you folks at Silca. Doing great work.

@chrisball3412 5 ай бұрын

I got the chips and luckly the wax ststem also. I didn’t use the chips as my chain was already pretty dirty, so I just went ahead and stripped it real quick. It does take probably a half an hour to melt the wax at 75* so just be aware of that. once melted i put the chain in there moved it around to to get all the bubbles until they were gone in 3 minutes. put it on the hanger unplugged the unit as it doesn’t seem to shut off when I push the button. The wax came out very nicely on the chain not all clumpy like I used to do it on the stovetop bag in boiling water. Moved around each individual link, put it on the bike did a 15 mile bike ride with some noise from the wax coming off the chain which is normal, and after a while it was completely silent. I think you have hit a home run with this product.

@Radioinactiv 5 ай бұрын

I started running Silca wax on my chain 2 years ago and haven't looked back since. I just now purchased the wax melter and some additional sealant/replenisher from the official Silca website, because they're both amazing products IMO. The biggest barrier for me ordering anything from Silca in the past was the shipping costs outside of the US, which were quite high. I wasn't initally planning on ordering anything today due to how expensive the shipping/VAT had been on previous orders. I was very happy to see the prices on the website in Canadian and most importantly, FREE SHIPPING to Canada, finally!!! (unsure if there is a required minimum purchase amount to qualify for free shipping but happy either way). Love your products and look forward to the next game changing development from Silca

@michaelmechex 5 ай бұрын

Looks like Strip Chip is just the thing that will get me into chain waxing. I use drip on wax now, and while it can be quiet and smooth, it still gets very dirty if the chain isn't 100% degreased and it's difficult to get the drip wax deep into the rollers. I think we reached the turning point, where submerging chains in wax is the simplest option.

@brucelulu829 5 ай бұрын

Very cool! Science!

@erikewald7264 5 ай бұрын

Seems like the strip chip approach will be perfect for those of us who have gone to a two-bath waxing process. I have two crocks. Bath one has older wax, and crock two has fresher/cleaner stuff. I'll be adding a strip chip into bath one now. Getting my order Monday🤓

@revelationdetailers894 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to mine coming in!

@jrob8931 5 ай бұрын

Just got mine. Love it! I had no idea that SILCA was a local Indianapolis company. I waxed 3 chains with it; one older one and two new ones. Strip chips worked very well with the new chains and the older stripped chain without a strip chip. Temp control is great, and the directions were very clear.

@mrshadow8244 7 күн бұрын

hi, and how you wax 2nd new chain? For 1st one u used cca 300g of wax plus 1 tablet of strip chip and for 2nd chain u add another tablet of strip chip to that same pot? ... I have 2 new chains and want to wax them booth on the same pot.

@brianwesterhoff4298 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Request/suggestion - I would love to see a video on what you’ve learned and tips from ultra endurance athletes who use Silca. Thanks!

@BlackgoldTwinduck 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff! got my pot,strip chip and wax within 3 business days. Minor complaint, the cable you "screw" into the handle, broke off while trying to unscrew after dumping it into the hot wax.

@marcvb3364 5 ай бұрын

Funny that often the focus is on being environmentally friendly, and then microfiber towels are recommended. Nonetheless great innovation and thanks for the answers!

@terrellpickett7904 5 ай бұрын

My wax melter pot and chips showed up today. Can’t wait to use them. Great work on this Josh!

@MrLuigi-oi7gm 5 ай бұрын

I've seen a couple videos where the chain handle fell into the wax. I think it needs some reengineering...make the chain longer?, add a hanger on the red tower to hold it while hot waxing?,???

@stephencharles6932 5 ай бұрын

Two hand nail brushes, hold one each side of the chain, back spin a few revs. Takes off dust. Drop in hot wax.

@Schwabz33 5 ай бұрын

Ty sir.. ❤❤

@beebopcola 5 ай бұрын

IFL science! I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival! Question: When you say the "remaining wax is good for 70-80 waxings" are those re-waxings of a stripped chain and waxed chain or stripping a brand new chain and waxing it? I would assume the former but, want to be sure.

@freebird61885 5 ай бұрын

Former

@DavidKellyNV 4 ай бұрын

I wish you would do an in depth video on how to prep the drive train for switching to a wax chain. I've looked all over you tube, and nobody really covers this. I'm not a bike mechanic, and know just enough to get myself in trouble most of the time. I have bought the whole system and am eager to switch to using a wax chain. Looks like the days of having a greased chain mark on my calf are about over.

@SILCAVelo 4 ай бұрын

The rest of the drivetrain just needs to be cleaned using a degreaser and then soapy water.. nothing special, just needs to be clean and dry when you reassemble and the waxed chain will keep it sparkling from there!!

@CanTURKeyed Ай бұрын

wish you had this before ı got start waxing :D

@larryprimmerjr8099 5 ай бұрын

I received mine today. It was super easy. The only thing I would suggest is make the hanger cable a bit longer.

@blazacrew 5 ай бұрын

True. Spoke might be more convenient to use

@p5ng476 5 ай бұрын

When will the stripchip be available with third party resellers over in Europe?

@urouroniwa 5 ай бұрын

Do you have a patent or any other published material on the technical aspects of StripChip? I'd like to see more detail than is likely to be popular on a youtube video, though I appreciate some things may be a trade secret.

@wolframalpha4706 5 ай бұрын

Do the strip Chips also work at 120 degrees celsius (as this is the max setting of my existing wax melter…)?

@LeftLegRightLeg 4 ай бұрын

So once a chain has been stripped, if a new one were to go in another strip chip needs to be added? Also, how about a full demo video?

@Mattyjayw 4 ай бұрын

Is there an optimum temperature at which to pull out the chain once you've waxed it? I always seem to leave it too late and let it cool too much before pulling out resulting on loads of wax clumping on the chain when it dries.

@MiamiCycling305 4 ай бұрын

So I ordered this whole set up and 4 chains. Am I to understand I put a bunch of wax in the Silca pot with a strip chip. Heat it up. Drop chain in. Next new chain I just add another strip chip and use the same wax?

@10100110101 3 ай бұрын

There’s a big difference between the viscosity of the factory grease/oil on say, a shimano higher end chain and a campag or Sram chain. Was it tested on the thickest, hardest to remove factory grease when deciding on the 6 chain range

@danielcariolo2960 5 ай бұрын

I'm sure this has been covered a hundred times before but I have to ask: When you're re-waxing these commuter chains that see a ton of miles and therefore many re-waxings are you just churning through a bunch of quick links? Or is everyone on Wippermans? Thanks!

@davidhughson189 4 ай бұрын

What video did you use “pouring hot water “ over the chain ring, for a quick clean. What “minute” in the video. I want to show it to some one. Thx

@mrx1979ua 5 ай бұрын

I do get a LOT of dirt in the wax even after boil cleaning the chains. Two chain waxings and a clear wax becomes pretty much black.

@marcosad2 5 ай бұрын

hope this item becomes available in the Philippines

@Dylansftp 4 ай бұрын

I bought the waxing system along with more drip wax, it seems as if the drip version doesn't dry on as hard as the hot melt. Is this normal and if so should I expect more dirt to get into the chain?

@garyf5622 5 ай бұрын

If I have 3 new chains that I plan on Waxing, sounds like it might be more cost effective to do them in bulk using the chin stripper and not use the strip chips. In terms of the Wax, I can add 300G of wax and do all 3 chains one after the other without adding any more Wax to the pot?

@frod116 5 ай бұрын

If I’m doing 3 chains back to back do I need to add some more wax pellets after the first or second batch if I only add 350g of it at first or just drop in a new chip? After the first chain should I let the mixture cool down all the way or can I just take it from 75 back up to 90 after removing the first chain add the chip and repeat. Thanks

@garyf5622 5 ай бұрын

I have the same question.

@franb7869 5 ай бұрын

Wish I saw this video 2 days ago, was bummed that the wax melter was out of stock and went with a different brand Cyclowax much more expensive but hey still using SILCA wax 😊

@phreadi 4 ай бұрын

facial hair wax melters w/ temp controls are $20 on amazon. pretty easy to make any kind of stand (I just put a nail in the wall of my workbench) and some bailing wire to loop the chain through. the silca system kit is incredibly overpriced.

@franb7869 4 ай бұрын

I thought of that but I don’t have space for a workbench or access to a garage to work on my bike

@d.imski93 4 ай бұрын

Would it be possible to also use it to boil water to clean off chain with old wax. I think I heard you say that in this video but just for clarification.

@laggypirates 4 ай бұрын

Am I supposed to do anything different in wet conditions vs dry?

@notjulesatall 2 ай бұрын

So I need to get chain stripper for a used chain, but you only sell these in large quantities. It would be nice to have smaller bottles for those who don't need to strip dozens of chains and just want to get their used chain waxed.

@askmeaboutmattweiner 5 ай бұрын

Whats up with the aspect ratio of the Silca vids? I've got black bars on all sides.

@carterleynes6380 5 ай бұрын

When I wash my bike using foam soap should I be taking my waxed chain off first

@COYSMike 5 ай бұрын

It would depend what soap you use. Silca market their bike wash as wax friendly, so you can wash with the chain on. If you use another cleaner and/or degreaser then I'd remove the chain first as this could interfere with the wax (although could get costly if you keep having to replace single use quick links)

@mbobruk 4 ай бұрын

How to proceed if I have two new chains? Should I use one StripChip for the first one and for the second chain another StripChip in the same wax?

@stephendenagy3396 2 ай бұрын

I just did two new chains this morning. 1 strip chip per new chain one chain at a time. Really easy.

@menelek16bc 4 ай бұрын

How often do I need to rewax?

@slee3155 5 ай бұрын

I understand that there's plenty of wax for multiple applications. But what about the durability of the master link? How many waxing cycles can I go thru before I need to replace it?

@thomaskuhn6541 5 ай бұрын

According to SRAM and Shimano, their master links are supposed to be single use. KMC says their reusable links can be used 5 times. I reuse a master link as long as it feels tight when I reinstall it, once the fit is loose you are done and need to replace it.

@appelflapdrol 5 ай бұрын

Short answer would be to use them until they don't click anymore which is often 3/4 times, or with a new chain. But officially it depends on the brand. Most Sram and Shimano quicklinks are recommended for single use, KMC and Connex make reusable links. For me personally the low cost of a new link is not worth the risk of a snapped chain so I use them once and keep a few used ones in the saddlebag for emergency repairs

@ellirhc11 5 ай бұрын

Get a Connex link. No tools required to open or close them and can be used a lot more often then the KMC

@paul--b 5 ай бұрын

When will the 240V version be out?

@Alexander-Reitz 5 ай бұрын

i use 240V cyclowax wax heater

@paul--b 5 ай бұрын

@@Alexander-Reitz looks nice, but doesn’t have the high temp option needed for the strip chip

@hendrikluth2930 5 ай бұрын

My EU-Plug system was delivered today, it's out and orderable

@floatingvoter8618 5 ай бұрын

I am in the Uk and will get a wax melter from Sigma Sports (they say) in late April on pre-order. Their data says the meter will work on either 115 or 240V on their website so I expect that's accurate info.

@billmaidment5623 5 ай бұрын

It sounds like I can get rid of my ultrasonic tank and crockpot. The strip chip doesn’t seem like a product I’d use, I’d keep using chain stripper. Will you offer the melter as a standalone product?

@marksticky0688 5 ай бұрын

It is available on its own. At least in Europe

@floatingvoter8618 5 ай бұрын

I get it that chains will last really well if waxed correctly over time Josh - is this also the case for chain rings and cassettes when using a hot waxed chain or will they wear at the usual rate?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

Cassettes and rings will see similar growth in life expectancy.

@ericcoxtcu8037 5 ай бұрын

I have a crockpot with super secret wax in it (covered). I've done four chains with chain stripper and immersion. Can I use that wax with the strip chip? I dont see why not, but digured i would ask.

@markxkovacic 5 ай бұрын

The chain stripper liquid works so good I would never use the strip chip.

@user-qx9rw4mp4o 5 ай бұрын

Hi, big fan of Silca; have tons of product. As such, you sold me on the kit, but I have one key comment of feedback / concern. In more than 30+ years of riding, I have never waxed a chain (I use Silca lubricant). So, given I am a total wax newb, can you do a video and/or a tip sheet for someone like me? For starters... - I ride Campy. I assume this is "chain neutral." (Y/n) - What else do I need to know, i.e., how often am I pulling the chain off and waxing? Or do I keep one chain on, one chain waxed and swap them out over XXX miles? My guess is for every "wax pro" that has rushed to buy this product for its ease of use, you will have total newbs like me that are willing to give this a try, but will need a bit more details / instruction.

@PerSkeles Ай бұрын

Does wax work in Shimano SIL-TEC coated chains?

@JS-bs2vb 5 ай бұрын

OK now I’m worried that I’ve damaged the secret chain wax in my $12 crockpot when waxing and rewaxing my chain not paying attention to the temperature when it’s set on high. How do I know if I’m affecting performance or longevity of the wax?

@justinfournier1285 5 ай бұрын

All instructions say to use low. If you’ve overheated the wax, you will probably not get as many miles as you should otherwise.

@chriswilliams2025 5 ай бұрын

My chain wax starts to 'smoke' a bit if it goes above 130C.

@syncfunc 5 ай бұрын

When overheated wax cools, it takes on a yellow hue that isn't present with wax that wasn't overheated long enough to break it down

@86309 4 ай бұрын

So - semi stupid question, I ran out of Silica Chain stripper , I had a Jar of the Silica Bio Degreaser (lots of it) so I took a NEW XX1 chain and put into the 6 oz of Silical Biodegreaser just Like a I would for the Silica chain stripper, agitated for 1 min and soaked for 10 the agitated again, took the chain out and hot water rinsed it. it seems very clean and no feeling left of factory grease. Can I hot melt wax now? or should I order more Silica Chain Stripper and use it on this clean chain to make sure before hot Melt with Super Secret?

@ceasar707 5 ай бұрын

Do the specific metallic coatings on the chains of various suppliers get attacked, damaged or removed with the chain stripper or acetone?

@mikeburgess5760 5 ай бұрын

Or low friction coatings such as used on some Shimano & YBN chains (both of which I hot wax)?

@stevemullin1195 5 ай бұрын

Question on your chain stripper....can I use this to remove the old silca chain wax before applying the Drip wax out on a tour? Don't have a large pot to boil water to melt off the old wax when I'm on a bikepacking tour.

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

You can. It won't remove the wax, but will remove any external contaminants, dirt, oil, etc.

@DaveWills23 5 ай бұрын

Just to be clear then, do you put a Strip chip in with the chain first and then wax or does it all go in together 🤔. And for a rewax do you just put it back into that or just wax?

@stephendenagy3396 2 ай бұрын

Strip chip for first new chain. Just wax the rest of the exposures. As he says in video, one bag of wax will accept no more than 6 total strip chips.

@scirica 4 ай бұрын

Question: I listened to the entire video, and read the instructions that came with the new "Wax Melter". What I didn't hear or find in the instructions, was how long should a re-wax session last. I get that we set it to 75 degrees (c) for waxing without a chip, but once the wax melts and the chain is submerged, how long do we leave it in the wax (occasionally agitating) before pulling it from the wax? And like the old Instant Pot instructions, should we turn off the Wax Melter and let the wax start to cool somewhat before removing and letting the chain dry?

@SILCAVelo 4 ай бұрын

The chain needs ~5 minutes to fully come to temperature for a rewaxing.. you'll notice if you pull it early as it will be caked with wax as the cold chain in the wax makes what looks like a rock candy stick with wax just flash hardened to the outside of it.. after a few minutes, all comes to temp and it's ready to pull. No need to allow the wax to cool with the pot.. we recommended that as most crockpots on low run 90-100C which can leave the wax a bit too thin, but at 75 you are just a few degrees above the wax solidification temp, so you can pull it and hang from there and all is good.

@scirica 4 ай бұрын

Perfect. That makes a lot of sense and I’m glad I asked. New SRAM Red chain ready for a “Chip and a dip”!!! And yes, I will bump the heat up when adding a chip per the instructions.

@velocybirr 5 ай бұрын

Question 10, when will it be back in stock?

@ellirhc11 5 ай бұрын

1:00 in around 10 Days

@jarrodfife242 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never ever waxed a chain before. Every time we re wax and not just use a brand new chain do we just use the wax and Silca strip chip each time?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

StripChip is just for the very first time with a new factory chain. After that you just put the chain back into the wax for a recoat. Chain should just be wiped or rinsed off to remove surface dirt and contaminates.

@SingaporeUntold 4 ай бұрын

I’ll have to her version 3 because I’m already waxing and my chain is lasting too long lol

@reflectionsdetail 5 ай бұрын

Can I use strip chip to "clean" up my old wax pot that might have been containmated previous

@markxkovacic 5 ай бұрын

Contaminated with what?

@Karovaldas 5 ай бұрын

Will chip strip restore wax contaminated with factory grease? Or, if I dropped a new chain in silica wax, the wax is permanently damaged and needs to be replaced? Thanks.

@kidsafe 5 ай бұрын

Hey Silca/Josh. What is the significance of the 125C requirement when using the Strip Chip? I'm assuming that's just a temperature where the viscosity of the factory grease is low enough for it to flow out of the chain with agitation, or is there something more chemically advanced happening at that temperature?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

That's part of our trade secret here, but safe to say that both are correct and then some.

@brettwoodward 5 ай бұрын

When re-waxing (after stripchipping), do you still need to run the temp to 125C or is the 125C just for the first time with the stripchip and a factory greased chain?

@scirica 4 ай бұрын

Reading the instructions, a re-wax session is at 75C

@Thieb25 5 ай бұрын

There is something I missed. What do you do with the hot wax that remains in the pot after you took the chain out? Can it be re-used for waxing again?? If yes how many times? Thanks!

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

Yes, you just keep reusing it until it is used up, or you need to add more. You can expect ~50 waxings per 500gm bag of hot wax.

@user-cx2bk6pm2f 5 ай бұрын

Diggin it. This chit really does make things easier. I use the chain cleaner before re-applying wax... the red stuff.

@robbijay 5 ай бұрын

@SILCAVelo I'm a little confused. Does the stripchip/factory gunk mixture seperate from the wax as it cools so you can remove it? If not, when you come to either wax a fresh chain or rewax an old one, there will be stripchip/grease etc in the mixture, diluting it so you won't be able to wax anything esle correctly? admittedly i am a bit of newbie ahving go the wax for christmas and only done 100 or so miles on each bike since so i haven't even rewaxed yet (I was going to use the super secret drip wax - but this makes rewaxing so easy...)

@wong5150 5 ай бұрын

So, I am a little fuzzy on this as well, but what I gleaned from the video was, you can use 1 strip chip per new factory lubed chain. BUT, you do not want to do "back to back" strip chips in the wax as it could make the chip-to-wax ratio too high. Sounds like the optimal method would be - do 1 factory new lubed chain to 1 chip. At some point you can add another chip to the same wax - but I'm also new to waxing so I'm not certain at what point this would be. You can continue to wax in the first "chipped" wax, but (after the initial chipped-wax) you will want to manually strip any new factory lubed chains until you add another chip (again, not 100% on when this would occur; maybe 4 or 5 reuses of the original wax/chip?) The "original chain lube" will be "waxified" in the pot (thanks to the stripchip) so you can wax said-stripped chains in the pot with original mixture all you want.

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

The StripChip converts the factory grease into a wax-like substance which just becomes a part of the wax itself. You can just continue to use the wax after using StripChip and will not see any reduction in performance.

@steveedwards5280 5 ай бұрын

Couple of question that don't directly relate to the new Strip Chip. 1. I have several lightly used chains with Smoove lube in them. I understand the Strip Chip won't remove Smoove lube, but will the chain stripper? I've heard different comments on Silca videos. 2. I use two Crock Pots on low. If that's getting to around 100°C, should I be allowing the pot to cool to 75°C before removing the chain?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

Smoove is a mixture of wax and oil, so Stripper will remove it as it will attack and remove the the oil and any remaining wax on/in the chain is just wax. You don't have to wait until 75C to pull it, but you will end up with more wax in the chain as the wax is lower viscosity at 100C and will run out faster when the chain is removed.

@josephkozachek848 5 ай бұрын

Hi Josh. At 11 min ish you talk about crock pots damaging the wax at 140 -150 degrees. To be clear this is degrees C correct?

@wong5150 5 ай бұрын

yes

@michaelcarroll7997 5 ай бұрын

If I'm using Super Secret chain lube do I need to clean that off of my chain before waxing it or can I just place it in the Secret Chain Blend?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

Just wipe any surface dirt away and you can go straight into the hot wax. If the SuperSecret chain is more than just mildly dirty, you can boil it, or even just shake it in hot water for a minute and then into the wax.

@VetforVets 5 ай бұрын

From a purest standpoint, is it better to use Chain Stripper on a new chain than Wax it rather than use StripChips?

@jarednelson4272 5 ай бұрын

What if we clean a used chain completely (degrease). Could we then use the StripChip and Chain Waxing system?

@wong5150 5 ай бұрын

if the chain is totally clean you would not need the strip chip - just wax

@andreasberge6575 3 ай бұрын

I did my först selfinterpreted waxing yesterday. I didn't understand the temperature advise, so I waxed in a waterbath, 100 d C. Does that ruin the performance of the waxing?

@SILCAVelo 3 ай бұрын

You should be fine, but maybe let it cool for a few minutes before removing the chain from the wax so that it cools faster and retains more wax inside the chain.

@jonathanperry982 20 күн бұрын

Is it one strip per factory greased chain or can i strip two chains with one chip in the same round of waxing??

@SILCAVelo 7 күн бұрын

One chip per one factory chain.

@notgoingtodoit 5 ай бұрын

It sure seems like you should have made it capable of switching out the pot. A single device that allows someone to strip, boil, and apply non stripchip wax would truly be the better option.

@JamesSocialCycling 5 ай бұрын

Should ride in the UK, cleaning process in Autumn Winter is not an easy wipe down🫣😊👍

@leefitler4597 5 ай бұрын

Do you need to clean the cassette from a bike that is changing over to the silca wax system?

@SnaxNoCo 5 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if there's enough oil on the gears to really be a contamination problem (oil is bad for wax!),but cleaning it off is easy enough, so that's what I do.

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

One of the beauties of waxing is how clean everything stays, even in harsh conditions, so starting with everything clean and shiny really helps!

@chadcomstock4144 5 ай бұрын

Is waxing good for us mountain biker? Thanks

@SnaxNoCo 5 ай бұрын

Yes! In fact, it's WAY better than conventional lubes because it doesn't attract & hold grit and dirt. Just wipe or hose down your chain, and then apply some fresh Super Secret in the evening. Every so often, dunk the chain in Hot Melt.

@EricWohnig 5 ай бұрын

How do you know when to add the next Strip Chip into the wax melter?

@joshschilz2951 5 ай бұрын

The Chip is for every time you want to wax a brand new factory greased chain. Six chips in a pack = six new chains.

@EricWohnig 5 ай бұрын

@@joshschilz2951 So once you do one chain, you're good until you either run out of wax from rewaxing one chain or you do a new chain or both?

@joshschilz2951 5 ай бұрын

@@EricWohnig pretty much.

@chanstevens9658 5 ай бұрын

Think of it this way. One load of 300g of wax should be good for 8 cycles, period, whether on a new chain or rewaxing. The chip is added to a single cycle if the chain is new and not previously stripped.

@blazacrew 5 ай бұрын

@@joshschilz2951 yep

@linasrakauskaseuexport8264 5 ай бұрын

Any benefits of waxing cogs?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

@stevedkerr 4 ай бұрын

Hi I've just degreased using chain stripper and a strip chip in your new chain wax system, while following all online videos and instructions etc., to a brand new 12 speed (Shimano 105 M7100) chain. After fitting the chain and going for a cycle I can't believe how noisy the drive train is, such a loud grinding mechanical noise, especially at high cadence when the chain is moving fast. I've cycled for 30 mins and it is possibly slightly quieter. But still the noise from the chain is far, far louder than the wet lube setup I'm used to. You would think there is a mechanical issue it is so loud. Is this normal? How long in time/km should it take a new waxed chain take to bed in to normal operating noise/mobility/resistance? In your videos you describe how quiet chains run with wax, but my experience has shown the opposite, far louder. Will you please comment on this? Is a waxed chain after bedding in generally quieter or louder than a wet lube chain? p.s. the product and system appears to be a great solution for applying wax, but the noise has disappointed me initially to be honest coming straight from a wet lube setup. Thanks!

@SILCAVelo 4 ай бұрын

Check that the chain isn't routed over top of the tab on the derailleur cage under the top pulley.. 99% of the time we hear about wax drivetrain noise, it's this, or it's a Shimano chain that has been reinstalled backwards..

@stevedkerr 4 ай бұрын

@@SILCAVeloThank you, yes I appear to have installed the chain backwards and had not respected the directional arrow on the Shimano quick link…much quieter now 👍

@keatonhanson 5 ай бұрын

No mention of campagnolo chains? Their factory grease is thick and buttery

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

It works on those as well, grease is just a mixture of oil and thickeners with friction and corrosion additives. Campagnolo grease just has more thickener, but StripChip works just the same.

@keatonhanson 5 ай бұрын

@@SILCAVelo thanks!

@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker 5 ай бұрын

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@josephkozachek848 5 ай бұрын

Hi Josh. Another question. A fresh waxed chain will have the wax fill the voids around any worn pins or rollers. This suggests that it will affect chain wear measurement. Should we be checking for chain wear after a boiling water immersion?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

Chain wear should only be checked on a stripped/naked chain, you are correct that wax will make the chain appear less worn!

@HM-vm1eb 5 ай бұрын

If anyone can help me, I'm sorry, I'm French and I'm having a bit of trouble understanding. If I want to wax 3 new chains: - I put 300gr of wax and one stip chip with a single chain in the pot then I keep these 300 grams of wax with the stip chip diluted in it if I want to rewax my chain later. Start again with the other 2 chains. So I need 900 grams of wax that I can reuse later, is that correct?

@Verfblikje 5 ай бұрын

From what I understand, is that you can use the 300g again with a new strip chip. So, 300g in total.

@HM-vm1eb 5 ай бұрын

@@Verfblikje oh ok thanks, I thought it was necessary to add 300 grams to avoid exceeding the 300gr/1 stip chip ratio

@Verfblikje 5 ай бұрын

Hm, oh right. Well he did say, max 6 strip chips per bag of wax. Idk how much a bag is.

@HM-vm1eb 5 ай бұрын

@@Verfblikje 500gr

@HM-vm1eb 5 ай бұрын

Well I got the answer, "Yes, you can keep adding strip chips and more wax to the base wax in the pot as you need to strip more chains, just don't go beyond 6 chips per 500gm bag of wax." @@Verfblikje

@thekeytoairpower 5 ай бұрын

So... I always stripped factory wax by boiling my chain in water... why is this better?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

Boiling water will not have any real affect on factory grease which is not water soluble, nor sufficiently reduced i viscosity at those temperatures . Boiling IS a great method for a chain that has already been converted to wax which also isn't water soluble, but will melt off completely at those temps.

@HM-vm1eb 5 ай бұрын

Hello, I dont understand one thing: You said we need at least 300g of wax in the pot, then we can add ONE strip chip in the pot Then you said : 6 strip chips per 500g of wax How? Can we add another strip chip to the wax already used with a strip chip for a new chain?

@SILCAVelo 5 ай бұрын

Yes, you can keep adding strip chips and more wax to the base wax in the pot as you need to strip more chains, just don't go beyond 6 chips per 500gm bag of wax.

@BrightLight105 5 ай бұрын

Question 10. Can we eat the forbidden chocolate? 🍫 🤤

@thomasjackson5883 5 ай бұрын

Why is it that you develop a wax melting system that holds 400g of wax but you sell your wax in 500g bags?

@lloydwatkins2175 5 ай бұрын

Watch out for the Forrester (Bullwhip) effect on re-stocking the melter..... it's one of the problems which is savaging the Bike Industry.... ultimately there is a finite number of people who will buy the stripper so don't over-order

@Gufolicious 2 ай бұрын

Are ultra sonic cleaners out of fashion?

@SILCAVelo 2 ай бұрын

Ultrasonics are fantastic, but with this tech, you definitely no longer need one.

@lazurm 5 ай бұрын

Slick sales presentation but a couple of things not addressed is the fact that a new chain has a lot of tiny metal filings in it, filings that need to be removed for the chain's optimum use and longevity and that always means cleaning the chain before waxing it. Also, when StripChip is used the wax is so soft afterwards (i.e., the chain doesn't need to be bent before using) one wonders if the stripchip process converts the wax into a more oily substance which will defeat some of the advantages of wax.

@harrybbbb 5 ай бұрын

Hard to believe there are so many people who have dictionaries without the word gullible. Snake oil, the latest lubricant. Apparently wax makes your chain last longer. Perhaps Josh can explain to me how wax prevents a chain stretching? Genuine questions.

@stephencharles6932 5 ай бұрын

Check out Zero Friction Cycling. You can get 20-30k on a waxed chain.

@Bottomburbsburnbums 5 ай бұрын

I’m with you - it’s all too much hassle, but… chains don’t stretch. Microscopic wear on all the pins and rollers = a longer chain. It’s wear that makes the chain ‘longer’.

@harrybbbb 5 ай бұрын

@@Bottomburbsburnbums Fair enough. But I’m finding it hard to believe a waxed chain stretches less.

@DerekGreen123 5 ай бұрын

@@harrybbbbFortunately, 'belief' is not required in this instance 😉 - As Bbbb wrote above, there is no 'Stretching'... it's a case of 'Wearing' (very gradual wearing out of the metal in the chain, causing the gaps between the rollers to slowly increase #NotStretching). - The only true way for you to be sure if it works, is to try it out yourself 👍 - My own experience is super-positive, with chains lasting 8000-10000 Km instead of 3000-5000 Km. (Road Bike Chain, Clean with White Spirit & Meths, CrockPot with Enigma Wax. I get 300-400 Km then the chain starts to 'rattle'... then I top-up with 'Squirt' drip-wax every 100-200K, before recleaning and re-waxing every 1000-1500K. Quieter and longer-lasting chains/cassettes/etc 👌)

@marksticky0688 5 ай бұрын

@harrybbbb it doesn’t stretch less, it wears less (Wear leads to chain elongation). Wax is a crazy efficient chain lube and keeps wear rates very very low if done correctly.