How good is Muc Off bike cleaner and bike protect? Review
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2021
- How good is Muc Off bike cleaner and bike protect? And how do you use it? I give it a go on my Orbea Oraca OMX and review both the Muc Off Fast Action Bike Cleaner as well as the Muc Off Bike Protect. The review is not sponsored by Muc Off and is completely honest. Cleaning your bike is the most basic DIY maintenance, and using products that are easy to use, does a good job AND is environmental friendly is KEY!
Links to the products:
US Links:
The Muc Off bundle: amzn.to/3K6eVDL
The Muc Off Fast Action Bike Cleaner: amzn.to/3K5LUrT
The Muc Off Bike Protect: amzn.to/3K4wLqA
EU Links:
The Muc Off bundle: amzn.to/35zPqeW
The Muc Off Fast Action Bike Cleaner: amzn.to/36Q7ySs
The Muc Off Bike Protect: amzn.to/3x1yv0g
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the muc off protection smells super bad like wd40 and protect nothing its more like a dust magnet. In general i use car wax, shampoo, polish... it works much better (if buy the good stuff) and is much more cheap...
@@mortlow6688 Thanks for sharing! The smell.. well, I guess thats a matter of personal preference. I've noticed that the smell wears off quite fast. I tend to agree that the Bike Protect does not fill that much purpose. The cleaner, I find more use full. :)
I have found the cleaner to be very good leaving the bike in really good condition and really helps to shorten cleaning times. The bike protect is also good but smells awful and if you get any of it on your brakes it hugely effects performance (yes I am a moron for getting it on them). Great vid though : )
@@dipsymosh818 Thanks for sharing! And yes, protect the brakes from the spray, plastic bags or some kind of foil is very useful! 👍
the bike cleaner is not better than liquid soap!! same as result.
The line to fill with 75% water is just to refill the bottle. When you buy this product is already mixed, but when it’s over you can buy the refill (which is concentrate) and mix it with water 👍🏻
Yes, that seems to be the case. But quite confusing in terms on info on the bottle.
Thank you my friend
I love both of these products especially the Bike Protect. It's awesome and really makes the bike look top notch clean. It does help a lot also to keep dirt/grime off the bike and any that does falls off on the next wash.
Thanks for sharing Simon! 😃👍
The instructions on the side of the bottle are for when you buy the concentrate separate and use this squirt bottle after you have finished using what was already in it. It does say this on the bottle ❤this is a TFR, i use this on my car too, its amazing on brake dust and road rash (speckles of black tar on paintwork) ❤
Great products, a bit confusing about the bottle but it makes sense if you buy a refill.
True! :)
Thanks!
Thank you! :)
I just bought this product and looking forward to trying it. But can I give you a bit of advice? I’ve been washing motorcycles for over 45 years and what really helps is using a backpack blower after rinsing! Especially with a bicycle that has small mechanical components! You’ll never need to dry your bike again!
Thanks. Ill try that! 👌
Hi, I think the dilution guide you've mentioned is for the refill concentrate.
Yes, I was presented with that theory in another forum, and it sounds about right. But the instructions says nothing about it, making a bit hard to understan. :)
@@MYnextDIYbikePROJECT Yep bonkers muc off guide on how their product works, so you'd need another container to keep the unused product in? Its not rocket science just stupidity must be the misson statement at this company! :(
@@peteturner8493 not crystal clear! 😕
You should try the new Gtechniq Bike range. Their ceramic coating is awesome
Thanks, I’ll look into that! 😃👍
Did you have any problem on the charging port on your Faveros? I masked the connecting sockets to be sure. Any troubles?
I have not. To be honest I didn’t think about that or considered it to be an issue. Have you had any trouble with it or heard about it being an issue?
ive cleaned my trek ebike with pink stuff then de greased the chain then lubed the chain withe muc off Hydro chain lube then later i sprayed around my rear jockey n mech plus front chain ring,so does it matter if i use bike protect on dry or lubed chain?thanks.
Well, the bike protect is not for the drive train. Its for the rest of the bike so the mud and dust don’t stick.
I use the bike cleaner quite a bit, but have been unclear on the bike protect. I’m definitely going to buy a can now. But, is bike protect compatible with matte finishes???
Yep, the label says “safe on matte finishes”. So its a go! 👍
Hi, is the bike protect also good to protect from UV rays? If not, what product should i use to to protect it frkm UV rays? Because i dont wanna fade my frame, thank you
The clear coat should protect it. But it has its limitations. If you alway park the bike in the sun, you can’t protect it no matter what. So the beat way is to store your bike inside, out off the sun. The time you spend in the sun while riding is to short to have an effect.
Great tutorial, please do allow me to share my washing routine, i use the muc off c3 dry lube (dish soap soluble no need for degreaser AT ALL) So i blast water into the chain links and spray dish washing liquid on the chain and brush all of the chain + pulley + chain rings and i once again blast it. By this stage the only thing on the bike is dirt on the frame and totally oil free. I then spray dish washing liquid all over the bike without any care for rotors because if you can eat off your plates, your rotors will not be contaminated. I then sponge wash the whole bike and proceed to drying/protection. Since i have used Turtlewax ice seal and shine on the frame and wheels, dishwashing liquid will NOT remove any hydrophobic coating at all (proof on youtube video on the turtlewax) all i have to do is use a portable air blower to blast off the water and since it is hydrophobic it just slides off. I blast all bolts as well as FD and FD as well as chain. By this time the bike is 100% dry and chain is 80% dry. I feel comfortable to relube the FD, RD and chain with 0% chance of contaminating the brake rotor. I bought the muc off protect but i have never found it to be a good idea to spray any aerosol anywhere within 50m radius of my pads and rotors. I wash my bike once every week and they are absolutely pristine.
Thank you! Sounds like you’ve worked out a great recipe for a clean bike. Have you ever run in to any dirt/grime that the dish soap wouldn’t solv? Ps. I love the C3 dry lube. 👍
@@MYnextDIYbikePROJECT Not at all! Since my wash routine is a week at most and i dont even wipe my bikes in between rides, once i let water soften up the road debris, it just comes off, But of course it can easily be replaced with the muc off pink nano cleaner. The main point is avoiding the super chemically strong degreaser for they require at least dishwashing liquid to wash away. I cant believe how some big names in the game actually recommend to wipe the chain off and lube the chain with residual degreaser still in the roller gaps🤮 just try to spray muc off degreaser on your finger and you will realised that even high pressure water will not fully get rid of it. Now try dishwashing liquid and only then it will feel squeaky again.
@@nanofingaz true! 👍
When cleaning your bike with your wheels taken off how do you get the pads not to move in. I have been told when you take your wheel off you need to have a disc brake pad spacer so they dont close in. What solution do you use?
Very simple, don’t push the brake levers. As long as they are left alone you are in the safe zone. If you’re anxious, put blocks in the calipers to prevent the coils/pads to move in if you happen to push the levers. 👍
I put a plastic bag round the fork leg with the wheel off and slide a rubber band round the bag and spray towards the seat post dropper and bottom crank i spray onto a brand new rag,it was my 1st attempt a few days ago and its gleaming,i dont recomend spraying the rear mech or cassette and chain,i done most of of my scott scale hardtail today and it looks factory new.can somebody do video in detail on how to apply and wot NOT to do,as for spacers i have em but i just dont use the brakes with wheels off
Hi sir,
Which Sponge are you using, is it car wash specific sponge?😊
Hi! It’s a regular (car) sponge. Nothing special. 👍
I have recently purchased the Muc-Off Bike cleaner, can I use it on my cassette and chain? (And then lube after)
The bike cleaner is for cleaning the “open” areas of the bike. For drivetrain cleaning you need the Muc-off drivetrain cleaner: amzn.to/3zrvjen
You need to use the brush to agitate the spray into more foam
Not according to the instructions. 👌
Nice video. But I would definitely let the bike dry out for at least 24 hours (indoors preferably) before applying the Bike Protect
Thank you. Interesting thought. In the video i particularly followed the instructions on the packages and there were no such info. I don't oppose you, but if that would have been the best way, it should say. :)
Hi, what is the difference between bike protect and silicon shine?
As far as I’ve understood, bike protect ids for application on frames, handle bars, seat posts etc. static parts for making them less adhesive to dirt. The silicone shine is for shocks and moving parts.
@@MYnextDIYbikePROJECT hey, thanks for the respond. Really appreciate this.
I’ve checked wif Muc off but no respond. I’ve also seen on their various videos for silicon shine where they used it on the frame itself and wiped it off. So not really sure if there’s any difference, just wanna double check before getting one and applying it on my carbon frame though.
@@DefiantMirage sure thing! I found this article. Not crystal clear if you ask me, but a little bit of a guide.
muc-off.com/blogs/articles/mo-94-vs-bike-protect-vs-silicon-shine-what-s-the-difference
@@MYnextDIYbikePROJECT definitely would check this out and thanks for the link.
@@DefiantMirage your welcome. 👍
Mate that bike is CLEAN before the wash ha
If you compare it with a mountain bike that have been through mud, dirt and grime, yes. But a road bike is a precision tool and a dirty bike will both preform better, wear less and look better. So regular maintenance and cleaning is necessary even if it’s not dirty or muddy. How dirty do you suggest a bike should be before you clean it?
@@MYnextDIYbikePROJECT totally with you mate
I’ve just bought a specialised BigHit MTB dated from 2003 and been cleaning it today wow thick oily sticky soiled grime but come up nice
Just wondered if that muck off is any good for this sort of cleaning before I go ahead and buy 5ltrs of the stuff from eBay?
I only own MTBs but respect the road boyz
I’d clean my bike after every ride no matter what or it would bug the life out of me!!!
For deep cleaning of drive train and other greased up and exposed parts you need something tougher. The bike cleaner is mostly for the frame and painted parts. My experience is that its great for regular maintenance and proactive cleaning. But for cleaning old dirt and grease that have gotten old and rubbed in, you need to clean deeper and also rubb it of with a sponge.
True! 👍
cleaning a clean bike thats like grilling a toast
It wasn’t clean. But sure, if you compare with a mountain bike. 👍
Just don't get that bike protect near your brake disc rotor or pads. 😬
Exactly, that’s why I protect the brakes with plastic bags and don’t spray the wheels at all. You should also avoid getting it on the wheels! How do you avoid getting it on the brakes and rotors Jason?
@@MYnextDIYbikePROJECTme personally I just aim sideways instead of straight forward to avoid the brakes
@@Sigurdur_the_bumbling_idiot well, thats one way! 👌
Nojs
Good stuff!