ACF50 v WD40 v FS365

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Stumbled across this test via the F2 Motorcycles site, shows how good ACF50 is. Definitely going to swap the WD40 for it this winter.

https://f2mcltd.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/winter-salt-protection-acf50-fs365-or.html
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[biker7]

[Clanger]

I use GT-85.
It comes off easily with soapy water or wet-wipes, then reapply. Also it doesn't stink like WD-40 when the engine gets hot. So a win really.
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[Sako]

I swear by ACF, it's fantastic stuff, my 2004 GSXR 750 has been getting it applied every time it's laid up. Not a single bit of corrosion anywhere on the bike...still looks showroom fresh.

[Islander]

[LordShaftesbu...]

Nice test, it confirms the way I use them is right, i.e. FS365 only when the bike is garaged over the winter as it's an emulsion and water washes it off easily; ACF50 for a bike that's being used as it's a tougher coat.

[pinkyfloyd]

I has a tin of ACF for the new bike. Will get a coating when I clean it. Yes shock horror Pinky is going to actually clean his bike!
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[Sako]

Warm the can a bit in warm water then spray some into the lid, apply with a 1" brush and a smaller brush if needed for more intricate areas. Best way to apply ACF.

[CarlosCBR]

I put off using ACF for years thinking it couldnt possibly be worth the £15 per tin price so stuck with just WD40 on the 125.

Got a tin of ACF for xmas and use it on the 600, bike looked amazing after a wash when winter abated. Bloody hate the smell of it though after covering the bike in it then starting it up.
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

*doesn't want to think about these products at this time of year*
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[Mark65]

[Rogerborg]

£550 Chinese bike-in-a-box + liberal application of ACF-50 out of the crate and each Winter + 3 years of all weather use with the occasional bucket of water thrown over it =
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuy3l8b8Lo8/T4BgMxdZlPI/AAAAAAAAAMo/qattQ4l9sFU/s1600/1.jpeg

I'm a believer. In fact, I've bought a litre bottle of the stuff. It's expensive, but far better value for money than the spray cans, and will last multiple bikes for years.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

+1 to ACF50.

[Ribenapigeon]

I have been treating my WR125X with ACF50 since i bought it in March 2012. Not a spot of rust on it, absolutely as good as new. When I get my XJ6 the first thing im going to do is treat it with ACF50. I dont spray it on though, I paint it on with a small paintbrush then maybe wipe around the area with some cloth.

[Walloper]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[Walloper]

[jetski]

I think acf-50 is pretty cheap, I guess it depends on what your comparing it to. you could compare it to the value of your bike as that's what it's protecting. if your bike is worth a few grand then paying £15 a year to protect it is pretty cheap. or you could compare it to other things, £15 of fuel, how often do you spend on that? 5 pints of beer? a cheap shirt? to me acf-50 is really cheap, I don't get why people think it's expensive

I have a Chinese bike that will rust to nothing in days if I don't use acf-50 after every wash. it's 3 years old with no rust whatsoever..... well except for the downpipe as it gets hot and burns the acf-50 off

[biker7]

[jetski]

[Rigga]

Where is the best place to get acf50 from?

[CarlosCBR]

Any motor factors should do it, halfords, Wilcos etc. Millions of online retailers too.
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[pinkyfloyd]

[jetski]

I get mine from eBay £15 delivered, bargain