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owl10
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PostPosted: 23:34 - 17 Nov 2010    Post subject: winter- should i wash? Reply with quote
... or wait til spring? Very Happy

After removing all the fairings and covering anything metal in acf -50 about a month ago my bike is now filthy.

Should i wash it, or will this take off some of the protection provided acf50 as well?

Probably a stupid question, but reflects the author.....
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PostPosted: 23:36 - 17 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm

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You can come back from a winter ride with the bike 'white with salt' - a quick wash off and it's gone with the bike still protected. Areas not in direct contact with the elements ie tank/seat areas, electrics require treating approx once a year. Other exposed areas re-apply as necessary. You can tell the product is still 'Active; as water will bead on contact.

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PostPosted: 23:46 - 17 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I am sure I read ACF 50 makes your engine look filthy (it means it is doing its job) and that 1 coat of ACF 50 should last a winter with odd light spray ons where you see fit.

I would say wash your bike.

Or read the link Howling linked to cause its probably helpful, I just couldn't be bothered to read it all hehe.
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PostPosted: 00:14 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Out of interest if I acf-50 my downpipes will they smoke a lot and stink?
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PostPosted: 00:16 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
c_dug wrote:
Out of interest if I acf-50 my downpipes will they smoke a lot and stink?


Yes.

I've gone for the ACF50 and no cleaning method of protection because it's easier. I'll be topping my bike up with FS365 occasionally.

It looks manky and I like it.
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PostPosted: 08:12 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
ms51ves3 wrote:
c_dug wrote:
Out of interest if I acf-50 my downpipes will they smoke a lot and stink?


Yes.


Poo. I was wondering about that myself.
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PostPosted: 08:49 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just having the same dilemma myself, (though not enough to warant a thread about it Wink ). I've covered my bike in ACF50 and currently it is filthy after a few weeks constant motorway commuting in all weathers.

The only reason I want to wash it is because the lights are now darker due to the dirt, and I get filthy hands evertime I check the tyre pressures. I reckon on only washing the lights and wheels though - the rest of it won't be worth it as it'll all be dirty again after 2 days!!
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PostPosted: 09:12 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
c_dug wrote:
Out of interest if I acf-50 my downpipes will they smoke a lot and stink?



Only stinks for 5 minutes or so, if you are moving you wont notice it. Cars next to you will think you are on fire.

ACF-50 claim that even after it burns off it still protects it a bit (doubt it tbh).
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PostPosted: 10:01 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I normally have a shower in spring, best leave it til then Laughing
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PostPosted: 12:40 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have waxoyled my VFR and do not intend to wash it until spring (maybe not even then).
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PostPosted: 12:48 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
2wheelsteve wrote:
I normally have a shower in spring, best leave it til then Laughing


Do you use extra strong deordorant? Wink
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PostPosted: 12:56 - 18 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paxovasa wrote:
2wheelsteve wrote:
I normally have a shower in spring, best leave it til then Laughing


Do you use extra strong deordorant? Wink



Dont need it, just fit ape hanges to the bike, get on the motorway and Im as fresh as a daisy Thumbs Up Very Happy Thumbs Up
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