ACF 50

What are everyones thoughts and experiences with the stuff? what are you different methods of applying it and getting it off? where do you apply it? all info is appriciated

 

Answers my questions!

http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm

 

Thankyou, yes i have bought some already and i already had the advice of avoiding the spray cans so i have the bottle and pump spray. I will be mainly using it for protection over the winter but the twin wont be going out much unless its a good dry day, it normal takes me hours to clean and polish the bike so a extra ten minutes to apply some more acf50 wont be a problem

 

well to be honest the bike wont be getting used in the normal way so it wont be getting cleaned like it does in the summer, i was planning on cleaning it and then it will live under a cover for the duration of the winter, unless there is a real good dry day and even then it wont get a clean or given chance to get dirty (yes a proper fair weather biker) so the acf50 will do the trick but im intrigued with this fs365 i will be having a look

 

I always clean my bike with an acf50 soaked microfibre cloth. I cut a standard microfibre into quarters and then spray a clean quarter on both sides from the aerosol. I don a pair of rubber gloves and go over the whole bike wiping away any grime which slides off easily on the acf50 already there. I change the cloth as needed but usually 2 pieces maximum is all thats needed. After that i polish the paintwork with mr sheen. After a salty ride a simple rinse over with cold water from a watering can or hose will suffice before a weekly wipe over again with the acf50 where necessary.

 

Thank you, that is generous offer, i might just have to take you up on that sometime

 

I have a question regarding getting the ACF50 off.
I understand that once applied it's very good at staying applied to the bike surfaces (and muck and grime will stick to it). When you want to give the bike a GOOD clean how do you get the ACF50 off?
ie not having grime stick to it all through summer etc.

 

Hi Scoot I use it during the winter months mainly as a corrosion protector, it is a water repellent, come the spring just wash it off with a normal wash and wax solution.I have never had a problem with it.

 

Thanks for the replies fellas. Good info, much appreciated!!

 

Had mine done at H&P near Gatwick last Monday. Service was great, taking around two hours in all. £50 for a good clean and coating applied. Time will tell how it manages through the dark months.