acf 50

Was looking on ebay, there are 2types, one in a can, spray on

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ACF50-ACF-50-Z...QQcmdZViewItem

And the other paint on

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1L-ACF-50-ACF-...2em118Q2el1247

which one to go for? Is their any real gain of the paint on, over the ease of spray?

Cheers

I would guess that the spray will get to places you can't reach with a brush.

I use the spray on (aerosol can), but I do use a paint brush with it to get into the niggly corners!

[Bluepete]

And do it when the engine is warm, it creeps into the crevices better.

I use the spray - it lasts for ages. By spraying a little bit on a cloth (it foams up), you can wipe it on all the tricky bits. So to speak.

Busters have two cans for £22.

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...=901733&kw=acf

cool, cheers guys! will prob get the twin pack from busters

Paint on, a bit of patience and it goes a long way. you can also use a tiny brush for the bolts on the calipers, which you could not do with a spray can!!

its pointless spraying the whole engine as its covered in paint and wont really be exposed. where i find a paint brush applied carefully you can get to every exposed bolt and fastner with no fear of overspray on brake discs etc.

use FS365 for parts already protected by paint. well unless its on a suzuki, then you should just get a sheep dip of ACF 50 and dip the bike into it.

Originally Posted by neio79

its pointless spraying the whole engine as its covered in paint and wont really be exposed.

Doesn't mean it isn't exposed or protected!!!

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

Doesn't mean it isn't exposed or protected!!!

True if you own a Suzuki but seriously most engines are covered in thick paint and laquer, so will hav a certain resistance far superior to bare steel and alumnium bolts. hence why something like FS365 or wd40 is good enough

[northwind]

I think FS365 is good enough for just about anything, I just can't be bothered reapplying it all the time

The aerosols are the way to go, but I got one of the bottles, and a paraffin gun for my compressor, which works amazingly well as it basically produces an ACF cloud. It's a bit troublesome as you need to cover or remove the brakes and tyres but it gets absolutely everywhere.