NEVER STRIP A CHAIN AGAIN? Innovative 1-step chain waxing is here!

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Josh unveils the Future of Chain Maintenance: StripChip (hot wax degreasing additive) & the Ultimate Chain Waxing System
Engineered with cutting-edge oleogelation technology, StripChip redefines the way you clean and wax your chain, while our meticulously designed Chain Waxing System ensures a seamless, hassle-free waxing experience.
See both of these and the rest of the Chain Waxing Collection of products:
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Introducing StripChip
Revolutionize the way you clean and wax your chain with StripChip, featuring breakthrough oleogelation technology (in the cycling industry). Simply drop one square of StripChip wax additive into your hot wax, immerse your chain for just 10 minutes, and watch as it emerges clean and perfectly waxed in one simple step. No more messy degreasers or time-consuming cleaning processes - StripChip takes care of it all effortlessly, leaving your chain ready to ride.
Introducing the Ultimate Chain Waxing System
Complementing StripChip is our state-of-the-art Chain Waxing System. Engineered specifically for use with StripChip, this system offers unparalleled precision and convenience in chain maintenance. Our specially designed wax melter allows you to set exact temperatures for the wax used (StripChip additive works at a warmer temperature above the melt point for Secret Chain Blend or Hot Wax X), ensuring optimal waxing results every time. You can start waxing your chain right out of the box, hassle and mess-free.
Experience the Future of Chain Care
Say goodbye to the hassles of traditional chain maintenance and embrace the future with Silca's StripChip and Chain Waxing System. With their innovative technology and user-friendly design, keeping your chain clean and lubricated has never been easier. Elevate your bike care routine today and enjoy smoother, more efficient rides tomorrow. Order yours now and join us in revolutionizing the way we care for our chains!
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@manningthomson7918 5 месяцев назад

Quick appreciation post to thank you for using metric in all of your measurements so 99% of the world knows what you’re talking about

@dylanauker4031 4 месяца назад

Or, like this American, you could learn to convert. It’s very easy. I regularly use both as I work in the medical field in the US.

@laughingbeast4481 4 месяца назад

@@dylanauker4031 To learn it just coz some youtubers when you don't ever use it otherwise ? Hardly. We learnt quite a few things to understand , including language itself, but this is way too ineffective.

@firsthippy 4 месяца назад

I'm old enough to be able to do the conversions quick in my head but ounces, stone, gallons, inches, feet, miles, etc can get in the sea. Imperial feels like looking at a sundial to measure time or something. :D

@davidlilja9180 17 дней назад

@@dylanauker4031 Or, like this Australian, I've been doing the converting since 1973. If it weren't for the UK & USA I could've stopped by now. But hey, 160kph sounds faster than 100mph, except it ain't.

@davidlilja9180 17 дней назад

@@firsthippy and which pints, gallons, and tons are we talkin'? It's a bit like selecting the English language but under the stars n stripes. 😱

@Advcrazy 5 месяцев назад

Silca have already won the geek award for 2024!

@blairrobertson8183 5 месяцев назад

Is there a smarter guy than Josh in the bike industry? He just keeps thinking, creating and refining ideas and products that make riding bikes better, more efficient and more fun. Leaving here to go place my order.

@markwolfgang7407 5 месяцев назад

And he’s a hell of a nice guy, to boot!

@DavidJones-bl2yz 5 месяцев назад

Mate he's a con artist you can buy a Croc pot and a candle for €15 uk pounds are you really that blind

@MrUberboss 5 месяцев назад

@@DavidJones-bl2yz A con artist that goes so deep into the science behind it, sure mate. If there are con artists out there it's more people like Muc Off with their wrng claims and fancy packaging/marketing but bad products based on nothing. Do you call Ferrari con artists too? It's a car that will get you from spot A to spot B like thousands of others for a much higher price. The difference is in the design, performances and targeted audience. Are you really that blind?

@markwolfgang7407 5 месяцев назад

You’re a clown. I have an ultrasonic cleaner and a croc pot. His new solution is 1000% easier

@makantahi3731 4 месяца назад

@@DavidJones-bl2yz ha, ha, Well done, finally someone who thinks for himself, but the best thing is that they force pots, pans and frying pans, the whole kitchen to wax the chain. For the last 5-6 years I have been using a battery induction heater to heat the chain on my bike, and the whole equipment fits in a box of shoe and I can wax the chain anywhere, I even made a video and there are no comments, people are stupid

@poxcr 5 месяцев назад

Can't wait for ZFC to run this through its paces! Looks promising!

@robertmcfadyen9156 5 месяцев назад

I am receiving a Silca pot and kit later today. I just noted a postal notification .

@sAmiZZle82 5 месяцев назад

@@robertmcfadyen9156He probably already has tbh

@DavidJones-bl2yz 5 месяцев назад

@@robertmcfadyen9156you gullible fool 😂😂😂

@steveedwards5280 5 месяцев назад

That was my first thought. The theory is sound but Adam has really laboured the point that you can't clean and lube. This isn't quite the same. The deep dive is going to be interesting. I also believe there's no such thing as a free lunch so there has to be a downside to this method. It might just be the cost, it might be a slight reduction in durability, I don't know. But I'd like to know the downside as well.

@poxcr 5 месяцев назад

@@steveedwards5280 ADAM!!!! We need you here! 🚨

@terryduncan8979 5 месяцев назад

Finally = someone explains what happens if the grease is not removed before waxing. Thank-you!

@randallsmith7885 5 месяцев назад

Silca proves again that science beats tradition and speculation every time! Amazing!

@HarishChouhan 5 месяцев назад

Great. Earlier I had bought the kit from Cyclowax mostly because I was not keen on finding a slow cooker to melt the wax. This pot looks like it will take off with that futuristic design.

@the_joe_reynolds_foundation 5 месяцев назад

No questions, just praise. You all are killing it, and I hope you keeping killing it.

@richardharker2775 4 месяца назад

Josh never ceases to amaze me with constant improvements. I'm going to assume there was a ton of investigation, trial and error. The little waxing pot is genius. I've been looking at wax pots they sell to beauty clinics but never been convinced they would be right. This one is.

@davidnelson907 4 месяца назад

Thank you Josh and all the great team at Silca. I have an ultrasonic cleaner and cleaning solutions, a Crock-Pot for your great Hot Melt Wax, your Chain Stripper (so I’m pretty well covered😊) and yet I’ve just ordered both these new items. Absolutely don’t need them, but absolutely want them!!!😊😊 Thank you and keep up the great work.

@marcbryant8482 5 месяцев назад

Exciting innovation in wax chains for sure. There are many questions about its practical use for us so I think a fact sheet covering many of the questions posted here would be a huge help. Dealing with rewaxing, multiple chains, how may chips to use, etc.

@makantahi3731 4 месяца назад

many questions but a few answers

@mytucsoncycling 5 месяцев назад

There's a ton of good question and answers here. I had already heard of oleogelation in relation to food science. When I heard oleogelation on a video related to chain waxing I had to hit rewind to make sure I heard correctly. Great job coming out with two promising new products. I had decided to start waxing my chain, but was leery about using a crock pot. Looking forward to purchasing these products.

@Ben-td4vz 5 месяцев назад

This is truly awesome! Silca does not fail to actually innovate. 👍🏻

@philliptodd2832 5 месяцев назад

Just ordered one. Thank you SILCA for pushing the status quo in bike treatment and maintenance !!

@ChandlerGCollins 5 месяцев назад

Wow, this is so niche but I love it - this will solve a minor but tremendously annoying problem!

@dudeonbike800 5 месяцев назад

Actually, it could save some lives. Thanks to that Aussie nutjob, people are playing with gasoline in their shops & garages. Degreasing your chain with gasoline is about the dumbest thing you can do. There are so many other better alternative solvents out there that aren't as toxic or explosive. Mineral spirits and alcohol are a few. And even those still pose a fire risk. Citrus degreaser is the winner safety-wise. So completely eliminating the need for a bunch of solvents in the shop is a really good thing. That said, I'm gonna go through the degreasing procedure with my immersion wax chains for a bit. Might give this a try later to compare.

@MokaBoucha 5 месяцев назад

Josh greatest skill is his ability to formulate ideas and bring them to reality.

@dominicbritt 5 месяцев назад

This is a fantastic product for bike shops - save 30 minutes in an ultrasonic cleaner and a fair bit of faffing with wax.

@makantahi3731 4 месяца назад

wrong it is only for new chains, not for dirty chain

@engiadina880 5 месяцев назад

Hi Josh, congratulations to this dedicated wax heater, that many of us have been waiting for! Please add an ultrasonic sound generator and I‘ll buy it!

@SILCAVelo 4 месяца назад

In our testing adding ultrasonic maybe saves 5 minutes from the soak and agitation part of the process, but adds over $100 to the cost of the wax melter, and the end performance is no different or better in testing, so we chose to try and get it to a price that was attainable for the most people possible!

@engiadina880 4 месяца назад

@@SILCAVelo Wow! Very impressing, that not only you have considered this, but already had tested it. This convinced me, I‘ll buy one!

@sirui5108 4 месяца назад

Just wanted say thank you so much for pushing the innovation in this niche but relatable topic of chain lubrication. I am currently using the drip wax although not very successful because I think I did not do the stripping correctly, but with this 1-step wax it may very well push me to do "real" chain waxing! Cheers.

@jockboyer9775 3 месяца назад

Thanks Josh, I have used the system on two new Campy chains already with great of ease. I will say thought that both times at 125c there is some "burping" going on with one time blowing off the plastic cover top of the heater. So make sure you have a large enough piece of cardboard underneath for the burping wax to splash on to. A++ thank you.

@WesMacaulay 5 месяцев назад

I’m an MTBer but a total cycling and science dork, and that new wax additive is hella cool!

@vocsnor 5 месяцев назад

Awesome product Josh!

@eddiewhittemore3723 4 месяца назад

Awesome. Love the nerdy bike science. Thanks Silca!

@JohnGarlandTrialLawyer 4 месяца назад

Silca - making another product that makes the cycling experience better. Thanks.

@justinfournier1285 5 месяцев назад

I’ll get the pot because it’s more precise than my crock pot and the hanger is cleaner than what I DIY’d. But I’ll keep with the US cleaner cause I know it comes out spotless and use my existing crockpot for first wax on dirty chains that have been cleaned with boiling water. New pot for final wax.

@johannesobernoeder1156 4 месяца назад

Pretty interesting stuff. Thank you for this innovative product & of course for your nice explanations as well!

@coreyreeder3549 4 месяца назад

This is amazing. I’m sticking with the Silca chain lube for now, but this is on the list when I get a new bike

@martindahl2431 4 месяца назад

Damn. I just purchased an ultrasonic cleaner, solvents, degreasers, and a second hand crockpot and waxed my first chains. Now you've changed the game.

@Leo-gt1bx 4 месяца назад

You saved yourself a lot of money 😂

@Dhungerf60 5 месяцев назад

Josh in full geek mode, great product, thanks

@robertskochinstitut6653 5 месяцев назад

I already strip the chains and have a good setup going that will last for years. I mainly wax to not have dirty black oil on my drivetrain. Second reason is the longevity of the parts and the, third reason is environmental. Not having to use the solvents seems to be a more ecological approach. I'll certainly give it a go at some point.

@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 5 месяцев назад

".. already strip the chains " Where does the material from that end up? Wax culters love to cite environmental issues but never much mention the solvents involved in getting that perfectly good (as Josh notes here, the only bad thing seems to be the dirt it attracts) grease off the chain so the waxing can begin and where that substance ends up. At least this latest offering to the god o' wax would eliminate that step and the bad by-products or did I mess something?

@glennmorgan8691 5 месяцев назад

Great looking products there Josh I can't wait to try!!!On the wax x you say 85c thats good info thx do you know when you'll be putting out a wax x vid on best way to use it?Cheers!!!

@ElevationEveryWeekend 5 месяцев назад

Very interesting! I have been using your Super Secret on multiple fat, adventure, and MTB ‘s (TT bike too). I have been thrilled with the performance and the cleanliness in the dirt. These new products (especially the dedicated melting pot) might finally get me to go all in on immersion wax.

@robrigg8045 5 месяцев назад

Phenomenal products. Just ordered the Chain Waxing System due to OCD on temp measurement and impatience with current crock pot heat up time. Question 1: How long should chain sit in the pot at 75*C for standard waxing? Previously, you suggested "cooling" the wax before taking out. Has anything changed in the recommended process? Question 2: Is it okay to heat and transfer wax from crock pot to Silca pot or would you recommend starting with new pot of Secret Chain Blend? Previous wax has been used on 10 - 15 chains and refreshed with SCB when needed. Thx!

@MrToddBarber 5 месяцев назад

Looks awesome cant wait to give it a try

@seligseligabc123 5 месяцев назад

Hi, Josh, it’s John Luc Seligman, congratulations on your new innovations, love the thinking, you can’t beat empirical science & data:-), good luck with it all.. My only thought on the topic is that perhaps go into negotiations with bike companies to have them manufacture & distribute by contract their chains with your special Silca ‘factory wax’ product which you could maybe develop instead of the greasy chain wax we all hate if that is technically possible in consideration to metal oxidation & time? I leave it you your expertise. But would love to know if that could be a possibility?..you may remember, I wrote to you recently last year about my ideas, you kindly replied explaining a patent pending is what you need before proceeding which is in the pipeline for the hot wax innovation I’ve been using for two years, and nobody else seems to have considered it as far as I know, but I will find out before too long and get back to you what ever the answer to air the concept. .?:-). I certainly wouldn’t go back to tradition, that said it still needs lots of R&D to refine, again if at all possible?..P.s Really entertaining appearances on the GCN show. You really are a wealth of informationThanks again for your advice. All the best Luc….🎉

@_AJH_ 5 месяцев назад

Something I have been wondering is how to tell if your wax has become too hot and what it would look like afterwards and what are the indicators? These looks like brilliant products, I love the thought that has gone into it to keep improving the process.

@hardmtnbiker 5 месяцев назад

I’m a huge fan of the Secret Chain blend and it’s on all my gravel bike and mountain bike chains. Because of this, I seldom buy new chains. So it’s just a matter of cleaning (de-waxing) chains and re-waxing. The only time I have to strip chains with Silca chain stripper is when I convert one of my friend’s chains or I’ve got a new chain. I like the temp control crock pot with chain stand and probably get that since I was just boiling the bag in a regular pot. My Secret Chain Blend bag has lasted for many years of re-boiling.

@mikeainsworth4504 5 месяцев назад

I have recently decided to set my summer and turbo trainer bikes up with wax when I replace the chains. Only yesterday did my very first order of the chain stripper and super secret wax get delivered! And now it changes.

@krishartner2168 5 месяцев назад

Be prepared to have wax shedding on the floor below your indoor trainer. I’ve ended up running a long strip of cardboard on the floor under the drive train.

@mikeainsworth4504 5 месяцев назад

@@krishartner2168 thanks.

@mikeainsworth4504 5 месяцев назад

@@krishartner2168 thanks.

@86309 5 месяцев назад

Just purchased the whole kit, hope it's better than the instapot. My 4 questions are - 1. will the smaller 600 ml capacity get contaminated faster than a whole bag of Secret chain wax in my instapot and require more wax changeouts? 2. the Strip chip bag I bought is only for new chains right with factory lube, what about chains that just have been previously used with bottled lubricants, and not converted via the immersion in chain stripper solvent ? 3. is the strip chip all in one? do you guys use strip chip for initial clean and lube then go to normal waxing with super secret hot melt applications? 4. can I buy an additional 600ml stainless tub for my new Silical melter to keep the wax separate ?

@makantahi3731 4 месяца назад

1. yes , 2. nothing, just continue, 3.yes and no, if you really want to spend even more money, they will come up with new unnecessary products and turn chain waxing into a religion , 4.of course, when you want to spend money on such products, we are happy

@scchua4203 5 месяцев назад

Looking forward to your next video on technical aspects of Strip Chip. I would like to find out if the Chain Waxing System warmer can be used outside of the US without additional parts, adaptors, and what-not. I note that it has (only?) the North American plug, which I can change with no issue. What about the input (AC) voltage? Thank you.

@ShawnIsBatman 5 месяцев назад

What is the reapplication? Is a new chip required each time I am treating a new chain? What if I am not treating a new chain, but doing a re-wax on an existing chain, is there a benefit to using this or a reason to not use it? Given the longevity of chains treated with Hot Melt (and I use Super Secret as an in-between treatment), if I am rotating between two chains, I can get two chains to last multiple riding seasons.

@victorrodionoff9184 5 месяцев назад

Wondering these same things

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

Rewax does not need another StripChip, just drop it back in the wax and you're good to go.

@ov3rcl0cked 5 месяцев назад

@@SILCAVelo What if I'm waxing multiple chains or reusing the hot wax to do 2 new chains at once? Say I'm doing 2 new chains at once for different bikes, do I put in 2 strip chips? Do I put one in right before doing each of the new chains?

@bensy010 5 месяцев назад

@@ov3rcl0cked that pot looks like it is made for one chain only to me.

@redwoodJB 5 месяцев назад

@@SILCAVelo if you're reapplying would you use the lower, normal temperate rather than the higher 125 C when first stripping/waxing? Ordering mine now.

@Schwabz33 5 месяцев назад

Perfect timing for my brand new SRAM XX1 chain.

@mnovo Месяц назад

Strip chip chain stripping works very much like soap makers through "soaponification" with lye. I've begun using this recently but with commercial cleaner. Bravo

@Frostbiker 5 месяцев назад

I don't even have a chain and I think this is pretty cool.

@user-zq8xi3mw9y 5 месяцев назад

The mad scientist does it agin ! Josh makes it I buy it , i have truly drank the Silca Koolaid😂

@koenraaddierckens5010 5 месяцев назад

Hello Josh, great addition to the line up! Question: would it be OK to always heat the wax to 125C just to make sure all water is driven out of a wet chain that needs to be re-waxed (after a wet ride or hot water cleaning). Followed by a cool down to 75C before taking the chain out of the cooker.

@imbackinthegame3611 5 месяцев назад

Awesome! Cleaning the factory chain was so annoying. So do i just put the strip chip in the wax bath and can clean as many new chains until the wax runs out?

@dirkross4598 5 месяцев назад

Can one order additional pans/liners for new waxing system so we can use different waxes with the same heating element. I have the secret blend for everyday use and the silca x for race day chains. Would be great to not need 2 complete systems.

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

Sorry, there are no liners in this system. This was done to give the absolute most accurate temperature measurement and control as that is super important with the StripChip reaction.

@ComandanteNissaro 4 месяца назад

I'm definitely gonna give this a go.

@user-gs1dz6vx7p 5 месяцев назад

A few questions for me. First, does it apply to those chains which has just been commonly used in daily riding and has not yet cleaned? Or it only applys to those brand new chains with only factory grease in them? Secondly, when I re-wax these chains, should I add a new bar or just use the former melted wax, or should I melt a new pot of wax? Thank you.

@BrewsGamesRides 24 дня назад

Just received my kit today, looking forward to waxing up my SL8 chain.

@JDAvant06 5 месяцев назад

Wax chains are amazing. They are cleaner than oil for sure, but they still dirty up the frame, parts and floor when used on a home trainer. With these gel-oil-capsules, will it have the tendency of dirtying the parts more ?

@chanstevens9658 5 месяцев назад

Another brilliant "you don't need this but want this" pairing and I did just order them. Yes, I'm replacing the $20 croc pot that's served me for years with the $99 cooker that has much more elegant hanger design. I'll try the chip cleaner too, but given how easy their cleaner solvent is to use, at half the cost, that's probably my go-to solution.

@COYSMike 5 месяцев назад

Same. I don't mind the extra manual step to clean a new chain myself (and know it's spotless). But the cooker I really want!

@emilegoguely4032 5 месяцев назад

Agree, curbside crockpot paid it's dues already. $100 being not nothing grateful it's not more (for the sake of gains & money grabbing that usually come hand in hand)

@adam__smith 5 месяцев назад

I want the cooker too. My second-hand $15 one takes about an hour to melt the wax.

@DavidJones-bl2yz 5 месяцев назад

You really believe all this Bullshit about chain waxing just but a cheap Croc pot and candle job done

@chrisridesbicycles 5 месяцев назад

Questions: Will leaving the corrosion protection agents from the factory grease in make a chain treated with this less prone to rust in wet conditions? How is the performance of the „wax-like molecules“ compared to the wax itself?

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

Performance of the converted factory grease is actually quite good once it's a solid.. it's a good lubricant, it just makes for a bad chainlube as it attracts and holds dirt so readily. The corrossion protection could theoretically help, but the mixture just gets so dilute.. imagine there's probably 1-2% corrossion additive in the 5-6gm of factory lube and now that's spread amongst 400-500gm of wax.

@Cyclist_zh 5 месяцев назад

Hi Josh, great video and love the chip strip. The whole system looks pretty much the same as the one that Cyclowax released a year or so ago. Can you tell me more about the difference of the two heaters? Or did Silca just want their own Cyclowax heater? ;-)

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

Cyclowax heater is made by same vendor as ours, but they have 400ml capacity and standard thermostatic temp control. We designed a custom, larger capacity liner (600ml) with thicker walls for more even heating and a custom 360 degree heater (also for even heating) and finally we upgrade to a PID control for +/-1 degree temp control to eliminate the risk of overtemp heating as with StripChip we are pushing heats much higher than normal. Theirs works well, ours is just tuned more for our temperature needs, and the added 1cm of diameter and depth makes getting the chain in and out much easier.

@andreasolsson2336 5 месяцев назад

@@SILCAVelo I use the cyclowax setup and there is some faffing every waxing just to get the full chain submerged since the diameter of their pot is on the smallish side. Good call Silca!

@johnnychromatic 5 месяцев назад

Big difference is that the Cyclowax pot only goes to 95C, but the StripChips require 125C temperature.

@MrUberboss 5 месяцев назад

@@andreasolsson2336 Exactly this! Also using the Cyclowax setup and it's super nice and handy but the pot is just a wee bit too narrow, would love to have it a bit wider/deeper.

@josephkozachek848 5 месяцев назад

Hi Josh. Another really interesting product(s). Two questions. Think the video left out that to start the chip goes into a bag of wax that’s been dumped into the cooker…correct? The second question is my understanding is that if wax gets above 80-90C the wax starts to degrade? So 120C doesn’t?

@peterschott8664 5 месяцев назад

Hi, what about used waxed chains that are dirty - do they need to be cleaned before being put into the stripchip/ wax combo?

@wazzup105 5 месяцев назад

I like the idea!

@easterguts 5 месяцев назад

So if I wash a new chain thru a single mineral turps wash, would that improve the strip chip performance and/or make the wax last longer?

@bensy010 5 месяцев назад

This is epic!

@mbcracken 5 месяцев назад

I'd be curious if just going with with an US cleaner with the chain stripping chip and then keeping the waxing system bowl just with wax has any benefits. Will the wax in the waxing bowl last longer?

@user-um9lp6iw2o 5 месяцев назад

Can I use the Stripchip to bring back the wax that may have contaminated my crockpot full of wax from the previous chain that may not have been completely de-greased? The rationale is that using Stripchip is cheaper than getting rid of the existing wax that I'm using.

@ChannelofChase 5 месяцев назад

@SILCAVelo +1 on this question

@tommybarse1524 5 месяцев назад

I have 5 packs of strip chip on order for my shop. I convert a lot of my clients to Silca hot melt wax. My question: does this work as designed inside an ultrasonic machine? I use one for all my waxing with great results. Looking forward to trying out this new product!

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

It works great in an ultrasonic as long as you hit the 125C for 10 minute part of the process.. the time and temperature are very critical.

@cook5137 5 месяцев назад

Well done! Can't wait to try it!! Is the process the same with a used chain as a new chain? What about a chain already waxed with Super Secret wax? Do any of those need to be pre-cleaned before being dipped?

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

StripChip is new chain only, used chains need to be stripped with SILCA Chain Stripper, and chains already running wax can be stripped by boiling in water for a few minutes and then re-waxed. You will not need StripChip again once the chain is waxed initially, it's only to absorb and convert the factory grease.

@minimedic7749 5 месяцев назад

Would it still be beneficial to use this if I used chain stripper but maybe there is still a fraction of grease left?

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

That is probably fine.. additional strip chip in the wax is non-harmful, but there are hardeners in there to harden the oleogelated oil that may make the wax a bit stiffer than you want if there isn't sufficient oil in the solution to bind it up.

@cosmicpapa 5 месяцев назад

Amazing gamechanger if this is true !

@emilegoguely4032 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for keeping it affordable* A cooker + wax combo bundle would be neat 😏

@garyfunnell6357 5 месяцев назад

Strip chip is good for 6 chains, as I see it a tablet is added to the wax, firstly at strip chip needs 125 degrees, does this temp have a detrimental affect on the wax that needs an ideal temp of 70 degrees? Also with the 6 chain use of strip chip, is it a case of just add another block to the wax after 6 chains or does the wax then need to be replaced? Cheers in advance

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

The base wax doesn't begin to damage until around 150C, which is the 'High' temp on most crockpots, so be very careful. The ideal reaction temperature for StripChip is 120-130C and as long as you're in that range, you will get the reaction to convert the oil, AND won't be doing any damage. We are saying no more than 6 chain strippings per 500gm bag of wax. We've seen no degradation in performance at that level, but there has to be some tipping point where having the percentage of StripChip and oleogelated oil will have an effect. In total you should expect 70-80 waxings per bag of wax+StripChip

@philchevrier 5 месяцев назад

@SILCAVelo just to make sure I'm undersranding this correctly: 1 bag of wax + 1 chip is good for 6 degreasings maximum. Can be used for more waxings but if more degreasings need to be done, get a new bag of wax (with new chip) Correct?

@cypis666 5 месяцев назад

@@philchevrier 1 chip is good for one degreasing. You can degrease up to 6 chains in one wax.

@imbackinthegame3611 5 месяцев назад

Does this work with a chain that was used with oil based lubricants ? So for example dirty used chain - in ultrasonic bath with some Degreaser an after drying use the strip chip ?

@floatingnj 5 месяцев назад

System with UK plug already sold out. Really frustrating but glad it isn’t available! I’ll keep waxing with my old setup until someone comes out with a competing and hopefully cheaper package. Luckily my impulse buy was thwarted!

@Slinker_ 5 месяцев назад

Hi Josh, thanks for this product, it seems truly awesome! One question: can several StripChip be used in the same batch of Secret Chain Blend? For example if I want to rotate 2 chains, can I add one StripChip wax and the first chain remove them and do it again with a new chain + StripChip? Is there a limit to the number of StripChip to use in a set amount of Secret Chain wax? Thanks!

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

We are saying no more than 6 chain strippings per 500gm bag of wax. We've seen no degradation in performance at that level, but there has to be some tipping point where having the percentage of StripChip and oleogelated oil will have an effect. In total you should expect 70-80 waxings per bag of wax+StripChip

@jacobatherton8339 5 месяцев назад

Can you reuse the excess strip chip wax / converted grease for re-hotwaxing the same chain in the future? Or is the excess meant to be discarded as it has be used/spent?

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

You can keep reusing it, but are saying no more than 6 chain strippings per 500gm bag of wax. We've seen no degradation in performance at that level, but there has to be some tipping point where having the percentage of StripChip and oleogelated oil will have an effect. In total you should expect 70-80 waxings per bag of wax+StripChip

@DanGuiles-pv7qm 5 месяцев назад

Hi Josh. I’m a big fan of waxing and this product seems very innovative. However, my question is: can you reuse the wax once you melt the chip into it? Or does that make it a single use product.

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

Yes, you can continue to use the wax after using StripChip, though we do recommend only using 6 chips per 500gm of SecretBlend before replacing.. it should get you 70+ waxings in total.

@jasonlaidlaw9072 5 месяцев назад

Silca Lord of Wax

@martin-samsoe 5 месяцев назад

I would like you to elaborate on use cases. What if I have already stripped the chain (or tried to) and applied drip wax (Silca or CeramicSpeed), can this product still be used to treat the chain?

@_Zane__ 5 месяцев назад

Looks interesting, wax not really recommended for cold / winter / road salt conditions correct?

@piotrmielnik1404 5 месяцев назад

wow, that seems like great innovation! Can I add StripChip to my already used wax? I've treated 2 chains in it so far.

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

You only need it when you strip a factory greased chain, but yes, you can use it in your used wax next time you have a new chain!

@soulfood_bg 4 месяца назад

Hey SILCA team :) Congrats, this is great, great product ... and it's a big deal... revolutionary. Unfortunately I didn't find anywhere info about the hot waxing with secret chain wax and e-mtb. Can you share your thoughts about hot waxing emtb chins. Thank you in advance!

@SILCAVelo 4 месяца назад

Works great and will significantly improve drivetrain life expectancy. Just be sure to re-wax every few hundred Km of clean/dusty riding and after every single wet/muddy ride (which you should also do for other lube types as well)

@spartanbike2260 5 месяцев назад

we need a video going through the full process . i am interested in knowing how to you clean the wax/strip from the crockpot after finishing wax the chain. can it be flushed down the sink ?

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

No need to clean it, you just keep reusing the wax.. the oleogelated grease remains in the wax.

@billmaidment5623 5 месяцев назад

Please make a full demonstration video explaining how treat both new and used dirty chains.

@mrgq2000 5 месяцев назад

What do we need in order to use this to wax my current chains?

@hugoarraiolos8665 4 месяца назад

Ultrasonic was mentioned as a important part of process in the past. Any color on why with this silca heating machine is no longer needed? Thank you

@Gibbo63 5 месяцев назад

How many new chains can you put through the pot? Is it one 1 tile per new chain? And how many re-waxes do you reckon you can get from a pot before too contaminated?

@barnesboys0817 5 месяцев назад

Will this process work if I’ve been using a petroleum based lube on my chain?

@wsbygt 5 месяцев назад

It sounds like a great product but I still be striping and cleaning the chain before wax bath! That nifty Silca waxing pot though is coming my way!

@jikemenkins7098 5 месяцев назад

Bravo Silca... Stunning... 👍👍 What's faster? One-step with Strip Chip, or two-step with Stripper?

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

StripChip is a few minutes faster but not by much! Definitely easier as you don't need a bottle for the stripper, shaking, rinsing, etc.. but from a time perspective it's not that much different since the chain has to sit for 10minutes at 125 C before turning down to 75C

@jikemenkins7098 4 месяца назад

@@SILCAVelo I was talking watts... 😆🤣

@ivanmoreno5283 4 месяца назад

Hi Josh, great product, i got it already😀 QUESTION: Could you please explain WHY the quick link can’t be used multiple times? Because in order to wax my chains i have to remove the chains of my bikes and put them back. Do i have to use a new quick link every 2-3 wax cycles???😮

@amoney9210 5 месяцев назад

I already wax my chains and love it! I understand that this is more about degreasing chains than waxing, but is it possible to wax two chains in this pot at the same time? The pot looks small.

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

It's just big enough to hold 2 chains at a time, but it's almost impossible to do it without spilling or splashing wax over the edge getting them in and out, so I would say just one at a time.

@bigglesm3456 5 месяцев назад

this is for new factory chains, what about existing chains coated in another lube, does it work? also, can you use the wax with the stripchip for rewaxing? environmental impact of content?

@mantelles 5 месяцев назад

Hi Josh, Another amazing product from Silca. Gotta LOVE chemistry. OK, questions 1. after strip and wax a chain using 1 chip, can the remaining wax be used to re-wax previously waxed chains, just like the regular Silca wax process? 2. Is the correct usage to use 1 new chip added to wax for each factory greased chain that will be stripped and hot waxed?

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

Our official stance is that 500gm of wax can handle 6 factory chains and 6 strip chip pieces (one whole package of StripChip). In total, one bag of wax and one StripChip pack will be good for 70-80 total waxings including the 6 strippings. We've seen no degradation in performance at any of these ratios of StripChip to base wax, but also know that there has to be a tipping point. The oleogelation converts the grease to a very long chain fatty acid that's very much like wax, but isn't wax, so we've put that limit there as at some point, performance will suffer.

@nooj4125 5 месяцев назад

@@SILCAVelo so you can start with a factory chain, drop it in with a strip chip, wax it, pull it out, then come back tomorrow take an older waxed chain and re-wax that old chain, just like you would normally

@pgreenx 5 месяцев назад

@@nooj4125 following - wouldn't make sense to buy all this just for the one-off new chain but hopefully they will respond

@nooj4125 5 месяцев назад

@@pgreenx if i'm reading this and the website correctly, i think the oleogel agent is basically consumed by the factory grease, and then once that's done, you just use it like your normal pot of wax.

@Lemond75 5 месяцев назад

@@SILCAVelolove the look of these products. If you still drop a new chain into mineral spirits before using the wax and a strip chip, will this have any negative effect on either product? Wondering if this might be a way to extend the longevity of the wax by minimising some of the pressure on the strip chip to handle to factory grease on a new chain.

@ColO206 5 месяцев назад

Is it one chip regardless of qty of wax in the pot? I.e, I use 2 bags in a larger pot, so would it still only be one chip to clean one chain?

@sirhanlec 5 месяцев назад

very interesting! especially for those who hesitated because of the stripping process! two questions: is clean wax still superior to the oleogated wax? is there any reason other than convenience/speed to prefer the stripchip method over standard stripping procedures? thanks

@SILCAVelo 5 месяцев назад

In our testing we honestly can't see a difference between SecretBlend and SB with oleogelated oil. We are limiting the use of StripChip to 6 factory chains per 500gm of wax as overtime you will just be continually increasing the percentage of oleogelated oil, but performance differences are undedectible, even our world tour riders and mechanics never noticed when we started shipping chains done this way.

@danielwolman 5 месяцев назад

Does it work on every factory chain as different manufacturers pack differently?

@garynoble668 5 месяцев назад

Can you use it in a regular crock pot? What is follow-up? Do you then use the regular SS silica for subsequent waxing?

@danielcruttenden3554 5 месяцев назад

What about chains that are previously waxed? Can this re-wax those chains too or does it just strip old lubricated chains or new ones?

@jacobusdegroot7557 29 дней назад

Love it!

@jeskli11 5 месяцев назад

Probably the least important question, but does the Strip Chip work with any wax in general (like Molten Speed Wax for example), or is it dependable on the formula of the Silca Secret Chain Blend or Hot Wax X?

@dudeonbike800 5 месяцев назад

It should. It's simply converting the existing oil & grease molecules to a more "wax-like" molecule so it will work in concert with the wax you're using.

@jimchoff 5 месяцев назад

If I use Chain Stripper first, will this get every last bit of factory grease? Also, can Chips be used to fortify Secret wax that may have some oil contamination?

@reflectionsdetail 5 месяцев назад

so If my secret chain wax might have been "contaminated" will this strip chip clean up things so the wax refreshed again.

@glenngoodwin3899 5 месяцев назад

How often do you need to add a square? 1, 2, 10 chains. How does it affect the longevity of the wax, knowing that not all waxes are created equal, would this not change the compound with added solvent based wax?