Thinking of using ACF-50 this winter.

[twincamtim]

Hi.
Has anyone used this on their Caterham?
Did you apply it yourself or get professionals to do it for you?
Where is the best place to get it from and how much?
Thanks.

[BBL-Sean]

I opened this thread thinking it was about sunscreen!
Sorry, but I have never used (or heard of) ACF-50 before. Sounds like a useful tip though - I think I'll give this stuff a try. Thanks!

Edited by BBL-Sean on Sunday 17th November 05:54

[Gregs79]

ACF is a great product. I have used it on bikes that I have ridden all year round. Highly recommended, just cover up your brakes first!

I have used a company called All Year Biker (http://www.allyearbiker.co.uk/) (a friend used to work for them) who use compressors to cover the bike with ACF50 at high pressure which is thinner than you can spray from the aerosol can (i've tried).

I have sent them an email on their site, but am yet to hear back, but mine isn't urgent as I'm currently building, but it will be done if they are prepared to once its finished!

Hope that is of some help. Any questions, let me know. :-)

[RobGT81]

Used it on mine the last two winters. Its used on aircraft as corrosion protection too.

[anonymous-user]

Use it regularly on the Triumph (bike) and have occasionally used it on the Seven. Dunno why but it doesn't seem to make it as resilient as the bike seems to be.
Don't bother with the aerosol though - buy the bigger bottles which come with an applicator spray bottle. (For info, it needs pressurised container sprayers, not the siphon variety.)

[S1X OK]

Is this the stuff that prevents the aluminium corroding where it touches the lower chassis rails?

[anonymous-user]

S1X OK said:

Is this the stuff that prevents the aluminium corroding where it touches the lower chassis rails?

Probably. It's an aviation grade corrosion inhibitor, so a bit like Waxoyl but much thinner with far, far better penetrative qualities. It's the consistency of WD-40 when it goes on but dries to a waxy/oily coating without covering everything in goo.
It's not cheap though

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 18th November 23:21

[cambuscat]

Apart from the obvious under bonnet grot traps, where all do you spray it?

David

[twincamtim]

See details on this website for coverage etc:

http://barrysmobilevaleting.co.uk/What-is-ACF-50.p...

I'm going there this Friday, cost £45. Bargain.

[anonymous-user]

cambuscat said:

Apart from the obvious under bonnet grot traps, where all do you spray it?

David

All over the axle and rear suspension, and all over the front suspension (with the discs and callipers removed/bagged)

[Wolfzx12r]

Hi Tim,

I found your post, it's been a long time since I've logged onto Pistonheads.

Tim bought his lovely 7 over for a going over with ACF50 today, I normally do bike Valets + ACF50 Treatments also I do a fair few speedboat motors, I have done a few specialist cars over the years.



First job was to cover the front brakes and tyres, then spray the front wishbones, engine & engine bay along with the electrics. Up on the ramps to do the underside including chassis, up on the ramps for the rear end to do the axel and drive shafts. Finished off the areas that couldn't be sprayed with a paint brush and cloth.

I have a facebook page if you all would like to have a look at some of my work https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barrys-Mobile-Valet...

[greengreenwood7]

there's another product from the same importers that's worth a look - corrosion block, whereas acf-50 was i think aimed at the aviation market, c/block is more marine based and according to the importers of both is slightly harder wearing.....

[Wolfzx12r]

Marine Corrosion Block ACF50, is a bit thicker but basically the same as the original ACF50,both act the same but the Marine grade doesn't look as good once applied.

Also being a thicker ACF50 more dirt sticks to it.

[buzzer]

I cant recommend this stuff enough... I have used it for years (about 15 I think....) on both bikes and cars and it offers a high level of protection. It really does keep engines looking nice and prevents corrosion on the alloy components. It does need periodic application though.

I have always sprayed my car engines with it and it keeps them looking like new, you just don't get any corrosion on the alloy parts, or steel for that matter. Here is my old 1998 Corolla engine which I have given a periodic spray with it. I even use a bit on alloy radiators, and they stay like new!

I use Waxoyle in the cavities on the car though (thinned 50% with white spirits)and neat Waxoyle on the suspension components, although on something like a Caterham I would still use ACF-50 as the Waxoyle is messy.

[Glasgow2]

Wolfzx12r said:

First job was to cover the front brakes and tyres

Didn't think it should be used on the brakes

[tight fart]

Anybody use Carcoon C.S.P Fluid, apparently it can be used on brake disks as well??