u/Beggar4Knowledge

I just got a brand new Sram PC 1110 chain, degreased with UFO drivetrain cleaner with instructions from ZFC, made sure the chain is clean with hair dryer, and put some Squirt lube on it.

On the next day at the same time, the Squirt lube on the chain looks grey and still feels sticky (it dissipates when I rub my hand).

Why is this happening? I thought the wax would harden but it still feels almost the same yesterday.

edit: Maybe I haven't cleaned the chain thoroughly enough. I even tried to submerge the chain for at least 15 mins and agitated it but it is still dirty:( I'll see if after cleaning the 2nd it will be different