Hello, everyone, have you ever encountered this situation: the bike is covered with dust and mud, which not only looks dirty, but also affect the charging and braking functions of the electric bike? Don't worry, today I will teach you some tips for cleaning electric bikes to make your ebike looks brand new!
Why you should clean your ebike regularly
Cleaning ebike is not mainly for its appearance. Of course, a clean e bike also looks better, but the maintenance and preservation aspects of cleaning ebike should clearly be put first. Here are the most important reasons for cleaning:
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Dirt and rust can cause cables to get stuck in the housing or have difficulty working. Of course, this mainly applies to gears and brakes, and therefore to basic parts of the ebike.
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A dirty electric bicycle chain causes it to gradually wear out. In other words: a shortened lifespan.
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A dirty electric bicycle frame means that serious damage (such as cracks in the frame) cannot be detected.
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General wear of the various parts can be prevented or slowed down by regular lubrication.
Preparation
You need to prepare some tools: rags, wash sponges, special neutral detergents, water guns and buckets.
First of all, rinse the e bike with a low-pressure water gun, and be careful to avoid important electrical parts such as motor, battery and circuits to prevent vehicle failures. Be careful not to use too much water pressure to prevent water from entering the battery compartment or the inside of the motor.
Use neutral detergent
Next, drop neutral detergent into a bucket filled with clean water, stir it to make bubbles, wet it with a rag or sponge, and wipe the entire vehicle, especially the lower part of the electric bicycle. For dirt that is more difficult to clean, you can soften it before removing it. You can use a brush or toothbrush to remove dirt in the gaps. When cleaning the electric bicycle seat, be careful to avoid using corrosive detergents to avoid damaging the seat material.
Rinse with clean water
After the foam is applied, rinse the foam left on the electric bicycle with clean water. When rinsing, the water column of the water gun should be at a certain angle to the body of the vehicle so that the sewage can flow down. It is not recommended to use a high-pressure cleaner for rinsing. To prevent excessive pressure from applying water to the wheel, which will enter the sealed bearing of the wheel and cause rust damage. After rinsing, wipe the e bike with a dry rag prepared in advance. Before using the dry rag, make sure that the paint surface is clean and free of debris, otherwise it will cause scratches on the paint.
Drying and maintenance
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Use a dry towel to wipe the moisture on the surface of the e bike frame, especially in the gaps and dead corners, to avoid moisture residue and rust.
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Check whether the parts of the e bike frame are loose or damaged, and repair or replace them in time if necessary.
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After cleaning, you can apply a layer of e bike wax on the surface of the e bike frame to protect the paint and increase the gloss.
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Cleaning and maintenance should be closely combined. It is best to do maintenance after cleaning, especially for the front axle, rear axle, middle axle, flywheel, front fork, shock absorber rotation fulcrum and other key parts of the electric bike. This will make the electric bike ride extra smooth.
Remove rust from the bicycle:
It is best not to let it develop that far. But if your electric bicycle is indeed rusty, you should take countermeasures. Rust not only looks unsightly, it can also become a safety risk in the long run. Assuming that the rust has only appeared on the surface so far and has not yet completely eroded the frame, you can take the following steps to remove it:
For the rust film on the handlebars, etc. you should first be sprayed with aspray oil that has the effect of dissolving rust. After an exposure time about 24 hours, you can try to remove the rust with a cloth simply . To prevent rust from returning, special polishes or spray wax can be used. These agents prevent water from entering the pores of the paint.
For stubborn rust, you need to apply a generous amount of rust-proofing converter to the area that needs to be treated. Then, it is recommended to apply an anti-rust primer to prevent further rust. This requires two coats applied at an interval of 10 minutes and finally smoothed with sandpaper. Only then will new paint be applied to the treated area or the entire frame.
