Is this ACF50 stuff any good

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Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31133

By another Allan - Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:45 am

- Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:45 am #31133

I've found that the aerosol version produces a very poor spray, and the pump-up bottle is a bit better. The best method of application is by spraygun, as in my previous reply.

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31134

By Bertie the Bullet - Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:57 pm

- Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:57 pm #31134

Cheers gents for all of the replies, as present the bike coverred in WD40, I assume I need to clean this off first before applying the acf50 ?

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31135

By Bertie the Bullet - Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:22 pm

- Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:22 pm #31135

"as present the bike coverred in WD40" what was I thinking...should have read "at present the bike is covered in WD40"

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31137

By another Allan - Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:46 pm

- Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:46 pm #31137

In my experience, today's incarnation of WD40 is not a patch on the stuff I used in the 70's. I would remove it first before applying ACF50. ACF50 will 'stick' to the metal far better than WD40.

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31138

By another Allan - Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:47 pm

- Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:47 pm #31138

BTW, if you're using the pump-up bottle, I would warm the ACF50 first. This thins it a little and improves the spray.

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31140

By trevorch - Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:58 pm

- Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:58 pm #31140

I have a 1,300kg trailer with galvanised steel subframe. After one unprotected winter the galvanised finish was very crusty. Sprayed all over with ACF 50, no further deterioration. Wish I had applied it from day one. Agree the aerosol version is not the best. Cheers Trevorch

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31171

By Anders F. R. - Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:50 am

- Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:50 am #31171

Good to hear! I have "envied" you because ACF50 has not been available here in Norway, but finally I have found a supplier and got a 4 litre can last week. I have so far used it on my oldest winter bicycle. Applied it with a small rag, and it shure seems that a little goes a long way (which is good, considering the price), and it penetrates small "corners" well. All my motorcycles are already taken care of for this winter, but will be covered with ACF50 next time. Also the metal parts of my car trailer, that has to spend all it's time outside. Regards, Anders F. R.

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31177

By Bertie the Bullet - Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:03 pm

- Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:03 pm #31177

Guess this is what happens without acf50

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31178

By Bertie the Bullet - Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:08 pm

- Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:08 pm #31178

I can't see the picture I've just posted, I'm using an iPad, anyway acf50 is on my mind as I've just spent the last couple of hours applying it with a paint brush all over the Honda, Bertie will get his new coat on the weekend hopefully...

Is this ACF50 stuff any good#31179

By Alan R - Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:25 pm

- Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:25 pm #31179

Hi BERTIE--------- when posting a link leave out the IMG at each end....Try this that I lifted directly from your posting}----- http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p77 ... 90befc.jpg -------------------- I LIKE a working-bike appearance anyway...the other two bikes appear to have been through a Mr Sheen Buffing Machine !!