Tip for cleaning white bar tape

[02camaro]

After some research on the internet I've seen quite a few recommendations for cleaning bar tape, toothpaste, wd40, specialized cleaners, pledge, simple green I could go on. Most people try them and never really get the tape actually clean, well atleast not clean in my opinion.

Today I used automotive grade wax and grease remover used for prepping body work for primer and paint. And Holy cow the results were great. I only spent 5 mins on the bar and got them 90% clean. If I took my time with a tooth brush I could get them 100%. You can get this type of solvent at any automotive store. The brand I'm using is a wholesale brand so you won't find it in stores. Just lightly wet a cloth and wipe until clean.

Here are some pictures

 

[Blair]

Get white gloves?

 

[rick81721]

Interesting. I thought once it gets dirty you just replace them.

 

[Paul H]

Interesting. I thought once it gets dirty you just replace them.

Was thinking the same.
I would just get bunch of cheap tapes from Aliexpress. They are like $1.50 each if not cheaper.

 

[jShort]

Wrap black tape over the white tape. Boom!

 

[rick81721]

That acrysol is mostly naphtha, with added xylene and toluene. I wouldn't use it without lots of ventilation.

 

[rick81721]

Just tried cleaning mine - what I thought was dirt/grime was the white pigment worn off the perforated tape. Gonna have to replace

 

[pooriggy]

That acrysol is mostly naphtha, with added xylene and toluene. I wouldn't use it without lots of ventilation.

sissy

 

[02camaro]

Wrap black tape over the white tape. Boom!

Yes but white tape is atleast eleventy times more baller than black.

This stuff is the least potent solution in the garage. I was going to go strait to the chlorinated brake clean but I figured it was best to go with the most logical use of force.

 

[rlb]

I've used dish soap and a rag with good success when I had white bar tape.

 

[soundz]

I replace after every ride.

 

[Pearl]

Sweet. Can I buy this shit at autozone

 

[MadisonDan]

 

[Patrick]

this is good, i have 1/2 gallon of prep-sol in the garage.

o wait, i ditched the white tape.....

 

[02camaro]

this is good, i have 1/2 gallon of prep-sol in the garage.

o wait, i ditched the white tape.....

Might as well say screw the tape and just run pine tar

 

[w_b]

what's bar tape?

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

Yes but white tape is atleast eleventy times more baller than black

As is....

Giant
Garmin holder with rubber-bands
Disposable water bottle

 

[RickVaughn]

what kind of mountain bike is that?

 

[02camaro]

what kind of mountain bike is that?

yeti sb95

As is....

Giant
Garmin holder with rubber-bands
Disposable water bottle

just doing the best I can