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24-11-12, 04:51 PM
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Washing bike in winter
I sprayed my bike with ACF50 about 2 months ago and haven't washed it since because I don't want to have to respray it. I'm going to have to soon anyway because it's covered in mud, the registration plate is borderline legal, and tbh it makes me feel a little bit sad inside seeing my pride an joy in this state!
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24-11-12, 04:56 PM
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Re: Washing bike in winter
once a month, depending on how filthy it is. I give it a deep clean, good polish/wax layer and protection prior to winter. Then it only gets a 'quick wash' and rinse until the temperature warms up.
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24-11-12, 05:04 PM
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Re: Washing bike in winter
Never.Its too dam cold.
And in the summer Im too busy.
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24-11-12, 06:57 PM
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Re: Washing bike in winter
Washing a motorbike?
 Hmmm... Interesting concept.
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24-11-12, 08:54 PM
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Re: Washing bike in winter
Absolutely loads - especially if it is salty (the road, that is...)
So what's the deal with that ACF 50 stuff? Is it any good? |
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24-11-12, 09:29 PM
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24-11-12, 09:48 PM
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Re: Washing bike in winter
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Just plaster it in another few coats of ACF50... wash it in spring if you can be *rsed.
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24-11-12, 09:49 PM
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24-11-12, 10:04 PM
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Re: Washing bike in winter
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 ACF50 is aviation derived voodoo
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24-11-12, 10:26 PM
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Re: Washing bike in winter
HG Braintree were doing a can for £12.
Yes thanks
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