Acf 50 question

[Flat lander]

Not sure where to post this. I have seen this on the forum did a search but nothing came up. I have a can of the acf 50 on order but would like to know how to use it. Watched a video and he was basically sprayed down the exterior of the bike let it sit then wiped it down.I bought this product for the electrical connections. I have a 2015es and would like to try to protect my electrical nightmare. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.
Thanks Flat lander

 

[Xclimation]

Myself....I just did a quick spray burst at electrical connections. Recently I had my ECU reflashed and quick sprayed the plugs of the ECU.

 

[BWC]

I’ve been using it for awhile with good success in helping keep corrosion away. My first use was before I headed north to Prudhoe bay when the bike was new in 2012. It certainly helped in the removal of that caked on calcium chloride mud that completely covered the bike on that ride. It’s not the end all, but it does help and overall there’s been very little corrosion while using it.
A few videos on line showed it being sprayed on with an automotive type sprayer which is what I’ve been using (a cheap one). You don’t need a heavy film, just a light mist. I concentrate on the lower metal surfaces wheels,frame engine etc. Don’t think it’s much help on the painted parts and I haven’t made a point of opening up electrical connectors to coat them but apparently it works well for that also if needed.
And of course the huge warning! Must not get on brake rotors, pads, tires etc. I cover those then go over with brake parts cleaner after to remove any possible overspray.
Bought this 4 litres awhile back from an aviation supply house but I see it’s now available at our local bike dealer and if buying again I would buy in the 1 litre size as it goes a long way.

 

[Tenman]

I've been using it for years. I spray some on a paint brush and put it on lightly on the outer surfaces. It comes out too fast for me. My cousin who is into airplanes said they use it. That was good enough for me

 

[Boris]

I've used this on my Super Tenere and the bike still looks great and is easily cleaned. There's no corrosion anywhere.

Personally I would avoid spaying it as much as possible, this product creeps and then gathers. Give the can a really good shake and then, For the bulk of the bike, spray onto a micro fibre cloth until damp and wipe every where you can see, except, tyres, discs/pads, screen and mirror glass. Leave for 15 mins and wipe over with a clean micro cloth. For the harder to reach parts, spray some into the lid and use a brush, my Mrs gave me a make up spongy brush, which was perfect!

You really only need a very thin coat for effective protection.

 

[Flat lander]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I've always felt like the manufacturer does a good job of protecting all of are delicate parts. Found out about the acf 50 and thought I would take it a step further.
Then I read on the form about fellow member wera688 and his 100k accomplishment and what I would consider a lack of maintenance. I start thinking that this is the greatest bike and just ride it.

 

[yoyo]

As already stated a 1L bottle with an air compressor is the best method but I used a couple of cans before going down the compressor route, it really thins out if you warm the can in hot water first. Once a year I really go for it, I remove the wheels and wrap up the calipers, seat and tank off etc. Then it gets a basic wipe over a couple of times a year.

I have to say if you've never used it it's a fantastic product and well worth using.

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[Longdog Cymru]

It’s a great product. One thing I would say is leave the can/container in a warm room overnight before using, it will flow and search out those little nooks and crannies a bit better, and it goes a bit further too.

 

[Nig5]

I had my new Tracer GT treated by all year biker (UK) in October, they clean the whole bike, although it was already clean!, and then mist with ACF, spary the electrical connections, under the seat, and it creeps in everywhere.
I will keep it topped up with paint brush and cloth myself now (DON`T need much!)but as I didn`t have a spray gun I know all year biker have got it everywhere and as said it creeps in.
Only thing I would say is they obviously cover wheels so any plated, painted areas you need to apply yourself, I even put a LIGHT coat on disc bobbins to stop corrosion, always worked on my other bikes just don`t go mad with it, a little goes a long way!

 

[BWC]

Interesting that the use of ACF50 has been picked up by those that ride in the wetter areas of the globe.
As here on the wet-west coast of Canada where if you don’t ride in the rain you don’t ride.
I’ve also found that a good bike cleaner removes it pretty well if needed. Most of the time it gets a cold water hose off, left to dry then put away under everyday use.

 

[Nig5]

Not so much the rain as the bloody awful salt they put on UK roads!
Winter hose down and sometimes clean with normal car wash, come spring degreaser and a good scrub!
If it's misted on gets into and protects electrics.