Acf 50 - to spray or not to spray?

Just cleanin my k6 pointhy where should i n where shouldnt i spray with acf50?

I posted the same question a while ago...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=150068

Might help.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Telford_Tim

Just cleanin my k6 pointhy where should i n where shouldnt i spray with acf50?

Don't bother until the summers over or the weather changes for the worst.

Be careful where you spray, in fact don't. Paint it on with a brush on the frame, forks & wheels

Do not get it on your brake discs or pads

This is the guide i use

ACF 50 anti corrosion
Cleaning routine
Application is either by spray directly onto the component or by cloth moistened in the fluid. My recommendation is a combination of both. As the manufacturer states on the bottle, the fluid disperses over quite large area so it is easy to be over enthusiastic. A word of warning, keep it well away from brake discs, tyres, footrest rubbers and handlebar grips as ACF-50 is also a pretty effective lubricant. I also recommend that you do the initial application over a weekend, first clean and dry the bike as normal then place plastic food bags on the footrests and handlebar grips.
Can in hand, carefully apply the fluid to all bolts, nuts, chrome plated parts, rear shocks, swinging arm, brake callipers, switchgear and underside of the bike. Leave overnight to allow the ACF-50 to creep into all the nooks and crannies. The following day wipe all the treated areas with the application cloth used previously to remove any excess and spread it further by wiping over the frame, fork legs, wheel rims and spokes. The only areas I didn’t apply it to were the tank, nose fairing and seat hump as these are waxed on a weekly basis.
If, like me, you prefer dry film or wax chain lubes which are great at reducing oil fling on to your shiny rear wheel due to their lack of oil based lubricants they can result in light rusting of the chain following a wet ride or two. My method is simple, grip the drive chain with a cloth moistened with ACF 50 and rotate the rear wheel which gives an even coating to the side plates and rollers. Apply your dry film chain lube immediately after and the chain will be rust resistant for a couple of months worth of wet riding
Be warned, when you crack up the motor for the first time following an application you will be greeted by copious amounts of white smoke billowing off any components which are subject to high heat! Spectacular but harmless. Only time will tell how good the product is.
Three months down the line and no sign of corrosion despite riding through the winter and all the torrential rain of late, not forgetting my penchant for power washing the bike at fortnightly intervals, sooner if needs be. I am a true believer in this product and would recommend it for use on any bike whether you ride in the wet on a regular basis or not.

[yorkie_chris]

Everywhere but the brakes and tyres.

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Everywhere but the brakes and tyres.

And exhaust as it makes a lovely bang when it gets hot.

If your coating everywhere, I would recommend running the bike until it gets hot to burn the excess away.
FS365 does a similar job for a fiver less if its just for corrosion protection

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

FS365 does a similar job for a fiver less

And washes off in the rain

FS365 is not even in the same league as ACF50.

ACF50 you apply once or twice and neglect it for the whole winter. FS365 is absolutely crap in comparison and needs re applying every 20 minutes or less. So no, IMO the job they do is nothing like similar.