ACF50 - Not Convinced?

[pitternator]

when he mentions " it dont rain anymore"....kinda pisses on his firework a bit given the last 2 yrs worth in the Uk !!!

[midden]

Well just acf'd the beast, probably done a very poor job but hey ho...
I bought the 950ml bottle off the bay and although picture showed the pump up bottle I received a non pressurising acf50 spray bottle like kitchen cleaners use. So not happy there as reckon I've used more liquid.
Anyone else used the same system?  worth asking seller which bottle is supplied for future purchases

[fazersharp]

I put the acf50 in a small perfume type bottle then leave the container in boiled water for about 5 minutes then it comes out like a very fine mist

Cover entire bike with it very easily and looks fantastic - no rags required

You have far too much time on your hands



And its a good job you do as that is a fantastic idea as I find it too thick to handle

[midden]

What's really needed is a OCD biker friend who while cleaning and acf-ing his bike I roll up on my not so polished beast to irritate the foc out of him 

[codgie]

ACF-50 for Motorcycles
What is it?
ACF-50 (Anti-Corrosion Formula) was originally designed to protect aircraft from existing and new corrosion and is now available to motorcyclists. Aviation products have to meet rigorously high standards and ACF-50 not only meets these but has been awarded Aviation approvals - MIL-SPEC 81309 types II and III which means it is 'approved for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electrical systems and electronic components'. The US Navy carried out tests using ACF-50 on the jets on their Aircraft Carriers. They found that ACF-50 so significantly reduced the corrosion they had previously experienced they now use ACF-50 all the time!
It works perfectly in that type of harsh environment so imagine how well it's going to protect your bike!
When applied ACF-50 forms an 'Active' ultra-thin clear film that will kill any existing corrosion cells and will protect your bike against new corrosion forming. On areas such as switches or under the tank and seat, one application will last up to 12 months. Other more exposed areas will need topping up more regularly. ACF-50 has the ability to 'chemically neutralise road salt' and water will bead on contact and literally bounce off. Ideal for the bike that is used all year round in all weathers, a superb service spray as ACF-50 is also a lubricant and penetrant (without loosening structural attachments) and if you put your bike away for the winter, applying ACF-50 will ensure that moisture will not be allowed to cause any damage! Untreated moisture will creep into cracks and will not freely evaporate - ACF-50 actively ejects moisture from these areas.
The Facts

• Kills existing corrosion and prevents new
  
• 'ACTIVE' for up to 12 months
  
• Excellent lubricant and penetrant
  
• Approved for use on electrics and engines
  
• Easily applied non-drying, ultra thin, clear film
  
• Very economical
  
• Contains no wax, silicon, Teflon or water
  

DONT KNOW IF THIS IS GOOD PRICE OR NOT


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYOSUNG-125CC-...540214b103




http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACF-50-Anti-Co...51b7e1a5fe

[nick crisp]

The first one doesn't work out much cheaper than I got it off the shelf at my local accessories shop for. The spray pump one is a bit cheaper, but a little goes a long way if used properly, so I probably wouldn't buy it in that quantity. Happy using the wipe-on-with-cloth method now, but I'm not riding much this winter anyway.

[demic77]

How often do you reckon to re apply it to more exposed areas at this time of year? Thinking fork lowers, downpipes collector box etc. ?

[dBfazer600]

Just done my bike in this stuff. I use to use SF365 when it was garaged but not as good since its now stored outside under a cover. I just sprayed everything and wiped down with a cloth if I saw runs. As i understand it you only freshen the application if water stops beading and you wash down with a car/bike shampoo. I am assuming that Muc Off bike cleaner will be to harsh to use on the bike unless I want to totally strip the protection off of the ACF50.

Can any one verify this?

Cheers Daz
PS Bike looks mint with this stuff on

[Mattsplat]

I thought I had better ACF my FZ after all this talk  :rolleyes

Just a quick wipe over with a rag, need to get a clean paintbrush to get in them hard to reach places.