I would not spray from the can, it will just apply too much and you will have a right old mess. Warm can, shake well and then either spray onto a small piece of clean rag or spray into the cap and use a brush. With the rag method store in a jam jar with lid for future use. I use the brush method and just coat anything that I think will corrode. ACF50 goes a long way so only use a small amount. A spray tin looks expensive but will last for a few winters so it is really good value. Brilliant stuff.
£13.99 from Tippets Surbiton, you've seen the proof in the photos I'm goin to do my bikes this weekend, and maybe get a vac-bag for the 996
as Satzoomer mentioned (if you are close to Surbiton) or E-bay but also depends if you want to use Aerosol or neat fluid. Latter works out far cheaper and better as a long term investment if bought in bulk. However far more messy/time consuming than aerosol - larger kits come with pump-up sprayer but these often fail within a few months sadly and I end up using a paintbrush. As also said, you only need to apply sparingly as fluid has excellent creep factor. Partly goes without saying but avoid heavily coating rubber/seals generally as some can suffer 'bloating' distortion if saturated for long enough.
Hi All If any of you are local to Alton in Hampshire, the local guy (Mike) is going to be at WM Snells on 8th Feb. He's done my Speed Triple already and will be doing my 848 whilst its in for its annual service. If you're thinking of getting it done, its a great way to get everything treated properly. You can then keep it topped up with a cloth/brush on exposed areas. Heres his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/acf50mybike. You can get in touch with him there and get booked in. Just for the record, I have no affiliation with Mike, but he did a great job on the Speedie. Ali
I've bought 2 cans so far, I'm going to buy a bottle with the pump spray thing. As I'm told it does a much better job at getting into the nooks and crannies. As the moment, after I clean the bike, and make sure it's dry. I cover the wheels in a couple of old bed sheets. I prep the can by leaving it in freshly boiled water for 10 minutes which helps loosen the liquids for spraying. Then I just soak the bike in it either side. Wipe down with a rag and leave to work it's way in. Then another wipe down the next morning. Job done. I have NO rust, apart from the floating rivets on the disks. Which is a PITA... Need to sort that this weekend.
Just out of interest what are people's experience of all year biker acf50 applications and effects of winter on bike. the reason I ask is I had my multistrada treated within the first 100 miles as it is an all hear every day bike and already has a rusty chain and several bolts have started to get speckles of rust on them. The bike was brand new and the winter hasn't been that harsh where I am, am I unrealistic in expecting zero effects or rain and winter or is it the treatment wasn't done very well?
You only know how well the acf50 has worked after to clean it and all the gunk that sticks to it off again in spring. The odd furry fastener is still inevitable, you could always touch up the acf50 coat on the bits that are showing weathering
I doubt the chain would have been treated as its covered with the rear wheel when spraying......normal lube should keep the rust off I'd have thought. If you get some ACF50 and spray it in the cap then use a paint brush to dab on the bolts it should do the trick. It also depends how you wash the bike. I was told not to used shampoo when cleaning....literally just hose down as you dont want to rub off/wash off the ACF50. Its there to protect the bike and stop it corroding rather than keeping it showroom fresh afterall
The chain has been lubed but still gone red but that's a different story and I'm sure he sprayed a bit on the chain but could be wrong. Hmm if I'm honest I have used power washer about three times and did use the shampoo which could have been my undoing. I've got a compressor with fine spray thing so may have ago at giving it a fine spray over some of the areas I can see getting effected
If you have washed with shampoo then you have weakened if not removed the protection in some parts. I would get your compressor out. Give the bike a proper wash, full degrease, shampoo, the works. Then coat the entire bike in the mist of ACF 50 with your compressor. Making sure the bike is as dry as possible first. I'm tempted to clean my bike. But I know beneath all the salt grime and shit, my bike is still protected so will probably leave it until the end of February and then wash it.
I suspect your right I'm hindsight mate. Think I'll have to do the above. I've got a can of spray virtually full in the garage.
Thanks MrAliT did one of my bikes today, what weird stuff to use, opted for the rag method and you don't have to use a great amount
If you have acf fitted my experience is yiu can just leave it. Wash it when you want to clean it all off, then simply reapply
Just had the 848 treated by All Year Biker after the Snells event was moved to this weekend. Comes up lovely! [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]
Have just done mine this weekend, cleaned as much as I could/dare and coated it. Double coat on the corroded bits as its meant to help...we'll see
Having had both bikes done this year, I'll be getting it done each autumn at the end of the 'proper' riding season. Seems like a sensible investment to me
