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SILCA Chain Stripper is a concentrated, biodegradable degreaser combined with a wax adhesion promoter (primer) which allows for fast, single step preparation of factory chains for waxing while also improving wax adhesion and increasing longevity
SILCA Chain Stripper is a concentrated, biodegradable degreaser combined with a wax adhesion promoter (primer) which allows for fast, single step preparation of factory chains for waxing while also improving wax adhesion and increasing longevity
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Silca Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep : 16oz

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Silca Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep : 16oz

Season:2023

Brand:Silca

Code:SIAMAC050ASY0100

Every cyclist should wax!

Completely strip and prep your chain for wax in 10 minutes. Take all the work and harsh chemicals out of chain waxing for optimal drive performance and enhanced wear life with Silca Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep.

The largest hurdle for cyclists converting to a performance focused waxed drivetrain has always been the complex process of completely stripping the factory lubricant from the chain.

Traditionally, the process of removing the factory grease can involve using 2-3 different harsh solvents with multiple rinse steps. The purpose of the process is to prepare the chain surface to promote proper wax adhesion. During the cleaning, the chain moves from non-polar solvents that thin the greases and oils, to progressively more polar solvents that evaporate quickly to eliminate residues. The time needed for each step depends on the amount of grease and oils, but this process could be an hour or more.

Ultimately the hurdles for most of us looking to prep a chain for a hot wax treatment are the complexity of the cleaning process; the money needed for the extra solvents and equipment; and the time involved to complete each step.

Silca have set about simplifying this process in order for more of us to enjoy the benefits of a properly prepped and waxed chain. When designing the SILCA Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep formula, Silca worked backwards, beginning at the end of the process. They identified chemicals that drive out greases and oils while promoting wax adhesion to metal, ultimately arriving at an organic cleaner that lifts and encapsulates greases and oils allowing them to easily be rinsed away from the metal surface. The result is the world’s first wax-optimised chain cleaner which not only removes greases and oils but primes the metal surface for improved adhesion for wax-based lubricants.

The aggressive ‘lift and encapsulate’ formula of SILCA’s Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep allows for two quick and easy cleaning applications: Hot Melt Waxing or Drip Applied Waxing.


  • €47.23
    EUR
  • $64.51
    AUD
  • $57.63
    CAD
  • $70.92
    NZD
  • $42.12
    USD
  • CHF38.08
    CHF
  • kr550.45
    SEK
  • kr5,921.11
    ISK
  • kr352.37
    DKK
  • kr465.01
    NOK
  • ¥6,659.75
    JPY
  • FOR HOT MELT WAXING: (Secret Blend Hot Melt)

    1. Starting with a new, factory chain, simply immerse the chain in the Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep.
    2. Agitate for 30 seconds.
    3. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
    4. Agitate, again, for 30 seconds.
    5. Remove the chain from the stripper solution and rinse with water.
      Rinsing removes the encapsulated factory grease/oils.
    6. Drop the chain directly into the hot wax.
      Any remaining liquid will boil off within a few minutes.
    Once the chain is fully waxed, the chain prep/primer will provide up to 30% longer life than a chain cleaned by traditional methods.

    FOR DRIP-APPLIED WAXING: (Super Secret Chain Coating)

    1. Starting with a new or nearly new chain, without removing the chain from the bicycle.
      Apply one (1) drop of SILCA Chain Stripper to each roller of the chain while backpedaling.
    2. Allow the chain to soak for 5 minutes.
    3. Backpedal 10 revolutions of the crank to agitate the stripper.
    4. Re-apply one (1) drop per roller.
    5. Let it sit for 5 more minutes.
    6. Rinse with clean water while backpedaling at least 10 revolutions.
    7. Apply Super Secret Chain Coating to each link and allow it to cure.

    Technical Information
    • A highly concentrated degreaser combined with primer
    • Works to prepare your chain for hot melt or drip-applied waxing in a single step
    • Process takes under 10 minutes rather than an hour
    • Improves wax treatment adhesion
    • Comes in a 16oz/473ml bottle
    • With organic, biodegradable/eco-friendly formula
    • Made in the USA
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