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It’s not easy to see from the photo but it does look a bit oily. Did you degrease everything before applying the drip wax?
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Wax isn’t worth the time and effort. Just buy new chains more frequently. Regular lube and keeping it reasonable clean works everytime.
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It’s not easy to see from the photo but it does look a bit oily. Did you degrease everything before applying the drip wax?
Wax isn’t worth the time and effort. Just buy new chains more frequently. Regular lube and keeping it reasonable clean works everytime.
Looks like you put on way too much.