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Is dipping the chain in boiling water still the best way of getting rid of old wax/grime before re-applying? I've given up on melted wax and use wax lube like Squirt, but haven't yet got a decent way of cleaning the chain.
I normally re-apply the wax lube after a wet ride, or when it needs a top up, and then when i clean the bike thoroughly i run the chain through Park Tool's chain cleaner with some soapy water, which doesn't do much.
Does putting the chain in boiling water regularly not damage the chain through constant heat cycles? (I know nothing about metals, so this is a guess from me)