Water free cleaner – does it work? Road.cc tests CarbonPro Sports’ Dri-Shine spray on bike cleaner, which is designed to keep carbon bikes looking brand new without any harmful chemicals, solvents, or other corrosive materials.
From Road.cc:
“Coming from the school of sudsy water and polymer waxes, I tend to approach waterless cleaners with a sense of scepticism. Many contain silicone derived additives, which impart a really glossy sheen but rapidly develop a grimy patina, particularly during changeable conditions…
Application is point n’ shoot intuitive; shake the container, flick nozzle open and squirt in single bursts from a distance of 20cm. For best results, transfer via a soft cloth and work gently into the surfaces. Finger marks, brake dust, oily prints, road spray and watermarks vanish instantaneously. More ingrained or complex contaminants (wet lubes, diesel, greases etc) require second helpings and elbow grease but nothing major.
Traditional road framesets were spotless in eight minutes. Results seem uniformly good on all materials/finishes, though metallic enamels and jaded carbon composites responded particularly well. Use on saddles and leatherette bar wrap is best avoided.
Thus far my workhorses remain resplendent, most residual dirt wipes away effortlessly with only a soft cloth and those entering seasonal hibernation are still gleaming with little evidence of dust/dirt.”
CarbonPro’s Dri-Shine is available at your local Live to Play Sports dealer in two sizes, 8 oz ($17.99 CAD) and 32 oz. shop size ($39.99 CAD). Be sure to test out the whole range of CarbonPro cleaners, degreasers, and lubes!