ACF50 application - SV650.org

650 · 29-01-13, 10:12 PM

With having the Street Triple on it's way, and it being gorgeous and me using it as a daily...I'm definitely going to be getting it protected against salt and ****.

Is there anyone in the London area that can apply this properly for me? I've seen a chap advertising in the North West that uses what is basically a spray gun to get it all properly covered. Or is it really simple to just whack on with a normal rattle style can?

NTECUK · 29-01-13, 10:17 PM

it don't spray very fine from its can. warm the can it in hot (not boiling ) water .

rictus01 · 29-01-13, 10:47 PM

spraying wastes a good deal, I apply mine with a 1 inch paint brush coverage is better and you don't get the sticky buildup, wipe it down with a cloth (save that in a plastic bag) and you leave the thinest coat, all you need.

Cheers Mark.

Fallout · 30-01-13, 07:49 AM

Anyone can apply ACF50. As Rictus said you can do it sparingly, but even the hamfisted spray it into the crevices with unhinged abandon technique will work. It's one of those jobs that's good to do because it's about as easy as a job gets and gives you a chance to get up close and personal with the bike and spot any potential leaks, loose things, wobbly things, worn out things etc.

30-01-13, 07:52 AM

I was a bit more haphazard, just gave the thing a quick wash, sprayed it everywhere (avoiding the discs ) and then let the dirt build up. No idea if it is working as it should at the moment.

yorkie_chris · 30-01-13, 07:57 AM

Yeah I just blather it everywhere, in the time it would take to do it sparingly I could be doing something else. Probably should do it carefully at that price a can like!

NTECUK · 30-01-13, 08:29 AM

incidently how much is the guy charging to do it for you ?

650 · 30-01-13, 09:20 AM

Oh well I've not asked him, I just came across a website of his and noticed he did it with a spray tool. Actually...came across this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtZvXkQ_OWo

Which then took me to his site. He's up in the Wirral near my family but it's too far to ride on a bike this time of year I think.

NTECUK · 30-01-13, 09:39 AM

Get a can and do it your self then .
A brush ,rag ,gloves and overalls not going to break the bank .
Don't get it on the brakes as it seeps every where.
use the rag you wipped your other parts to treat callipers .
Oh it best to run up your bike in a well ventilated area to burn of the over spray .

yorkie_chris · 30-01-13, 09:40 AM

Most important, smells lovely

29-01-13, 10:12 PM	#1
650 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: South East London Posts: 1,095	ACF50 application With having the Street Triple on it's way, and it being gorgeous and me using it as a daily...I'm definitely going to be getting it protected against salt and ****. Is there anyone in the London area that can apply this properly for me? I've seen a chap advertising in the North West that uses what is basically a spray gun to get it all properly covered. Or is it really simple to just whack on with a normal rattle style can?

29-01-13, 10:17 PM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: ACF50 application it don't spray very fine from its can. warm the can it in hot (not boiling ) water . __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

29-01-13, 10:47 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: ACF50 application spraying wastes a good deal, I apply mine with a 1 inch paint brush coverage is better and you don't get the sticky buildup, wipe it down with a cloth (save that in a plastic bag) and you leave the thinest coat, all you need. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

30-01-13, 07:49 AM	#4
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: ACF50 application Anyone can apply ACF50. As Rictus said you can do it sparingly, but even the hamfisted spray it into the crevices with unhinged abandon technique will work. It's one of those jobs that's good to do because it's about as easy as a job gets and gives you a chance to get up close and personal with the bike and spot any potential leaks, loose things, wobbly things, worn out things etc. __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

30-01-13, 07:52 AM	#5
punkyp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ACF50 application I was a bit more haphazard, just gave the thing a quick wash, sprayed it everywhere (avoiding the discs ) and then let the dirt build up. No idea if it is working as it should at the moment.

30-01-13, 07:57 AM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: ACF50 application Yeah I just blather it everywhere, in the time it would take to do it sparingly I could be doing something else. Probably should do it carefully at that price a can like! __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

30-01-13, 08:29 AM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: ACF50 application incidently how much is the guy charging to do it for you ? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

30-01-13, 09:20 AM	#8
650 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: South East London Posts: 1,095	Re: ACF50 application Oh well I've not asked him, I just came across a website of his and noticed he did it with a spray tool. Actually...came across this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtZvXkQ_OWo Which then took me to his site. He's up in the Wirral near my family but it's too far to ride on a bike this time of year I think.

30-01-13, 09:39 AM	#9
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: ACF50 application Get a can and do it your self then . A brush ,rag ,gloves and overalls not going to break the bank . Don't get it on the brakes as it seeps every where. use the rag you wipped your other parts to treat callipers . Oh it best to run up your bike in a well ventilated area to burn of the over spray . __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

30-01-13, 09:40 AM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: ACF50 application Most important, smells lovely __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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