OK, i know that this stuff is good but it is also very expensive (not as expensive as your bike of course). I like to keep my bike clean, not just looking after it but I just don't like people seeing my lovely bike dirty. How does everyone use this stuff. Seems to me that the proper thing to do is wash, dry apply (I use a compressor and paint spray gun) and then just leave it. Washing will remove it wont it and it is too expensive to apply every time i wash the bike? Do people actually apply this and then just leave it without washing!!! :-O or do people apply every time they wash? Halflife
Clean bike (Sdoc100) & then wait till its dry. Spray AC50 only onto parts of bike you know will collect the dirt. Around wheels zones; rear of bike & front of engine area. Don't bother with wheels or forks imho. It will leave a sticky residue if you apply enough. Which helps seal the paint-work & become a barrier for the grime.
The key is to make sure the bike is completely dry before applying, if you soapy wash the bike you will need to re-apply. If fresh water washed no need. The man from Allyear biker also recommends applying it to trim as it nourishes the plastic. My personal view is that it's best to use it frequently although from my experience it won't stop the calliper bolts from tarnishing.
I had mine done and was advised just to spray down with water. I have suffered corrosion on my bike and Ducati dealers suggested that the acf50 had contributed to it. Not sure if that's the case or not really.
I use the ACF50 on any moving metal parts (obv.not brake discs) and on all my electrical connections.
I will try just washing down with fresh water but if she still looks dirty afterwards the sponge is going to have to come out. I normally spray it on everywhere . might just try being a little more targeted from now on
I think the whole objective of ACF50 is to create a thin barrier that prevents corrosion and then to leave it. Muck may build up but doesn't penetrate the barrier so doesn't cause corrosion. Washing it off defeats that objective and opens up clean metal to fresh corrosion. It was originally developed to spray into the nooks and crannies of aircraft on aircraft carriers at sea to prevent corrosion, not create a sparkling finish, think Waxoyl rather than Autoglym. I don't see ACF50 as a regular product to apply after cleaning. For that I use Scottoiler FS 365. If I had a winter hack I would spray with ACF50 at the end of the summer and then leave it over winter.
I usually spray everything (bar brakes) and then just go round with a microfibre to remove any drips and buff up the black plastics - it does bring them up a treat and seems to be doing the job on the rest of the metal. Does the black engine cases nice too. I didn't think it was that expensive personally when using it in a compressor - the cans are massively more pricey and don't go very far at all. Bought a litre last year, filled up my 250ml spray bottle and its still got some in I think after two applications over the winter.
I dont take the Panigale out in 'orrible weather as I've grudgingly realised that the Italians just dont know how to do bikes that can deal with it; bolts etc go rusty in no time. I do however use shed loads of ACF50 on the offroad bikes that I use on road in bad weather and also on previous road bikes.
That's what I was advised. Was told that it's fine to spray off with water at hosepipe pressure but any more and use of soap would strip off themacf50
Who knows. Dealer reckons it does and all year biker who did my acf50 say defiantly not. It's first time I've used it and First time I've had a new Ducati so hard to say from my point of view.
I sprayed my mt09 the day I picked it up.. Everywhere except brakes and just hose it down now and again..once a year it will get a deep clean and I will repeat the treatment. It's a hard working all year bike and I don't feel the need for it to be spotless just protected! My duc on the other hand is kept like new and will never see rain..I hope : ) so none required..
