ACF 50 alternatives

[Moorso]

There is no alternative.....simples.
ACF50 is simply the best product I have ever come across. My bike is (under a bike cover) but outside. I washed the salt off the other week and covered her in ACF50.

[AndyB]

I've seen this from Toolstation suggested as a cheaper solution elsewhere, not used it myself but at only £3.48 a can it might be worth trying

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automot ... 795/p41925

i have just used this on my bike before trip around austria/germany. Ridden through snow/ice/rain and SALT !! jet washed bike while away and the 'waxy' stuff is still on there so it looks like its doing the job and for that price its a bargin, toolstaton do loads of good value cans of spray stuff, carb cleaner , white grease
cheers
andrew

I've just stripped all the luggage off my bike after riding to the Elefant and it looks as if the annual coating of ACF50 saved it yet again but I might give this one a try next year.

It's just a shame that ACF50 doesn't stop your chain from breaking or make the recovery droids do their job properly

[nav18tor]

I am another fan of ACF-50

Have used it for years, and it's worth every penny

I buy the larger size, and decant into trigger type spray's, actually a kitchen cleaning product, emptied and washed thoroughly

Tried the Scottoiler F365 and did not find it nearly as good

I get mine from Jaws, because John is a good blokeJaws for ACF-50

If you have the time, read this

1/ All Metallic Motorcycles Corrode.

It is the nature of refined metals to return to their most stable form, that of a metallic oxide. The rate at which metals corrode depends upon their environmental conditions. Metals exposed to salt solution, moisture, and tropical temperatures have the highest rates of corrosion.

2/ ACF-50 Kills Corrosion On Contact.

ACF-50 is a state-of-the-art anti-corrosion/lubricating compound that has been specially designed for aviation and aerospace use. It is a clean, clear, non-toxic, ultra-thin fluid compound which leaves a non-greasy atmospheric barrier to protect metal surfaces. ACF-50 will kill corrosion cells on contact and completely remove the moisture from the metal surface. It actively penetrates into seams, lap joints and even beneath rivet heads, expelling moisture and saline solutions (salt water).
ACF-50, with a dielectric rating of almost 40KV, can be used to great effect on all your electrical connections too.
It will not only ensure a water proof seal, but stop the dread green coating often seen in plugs and sockets.
In addition, it can be used on all types of plastics, paints and seals without fear of damage. Of course the upside for us motorcyclists is that it works as well on our bikes as it does on aircraft !

3/ One Treatment Protects For 24 Months.

No matter how hot, cold, humid, or salt-laden your atmosphere is, ACF-50 will perform. It will remain effective for up to two years. Exactly how long an ACF-50 treatment will last depends upon how corrosive your motorcycle's environment is, how often you ride, and whether or not your motorcycle is garaged.

4/ ACF-50 Meets the army Requirements for Type ll and Type lll anti-corrosion chemicals.

What does this double rating mean? It means that ACF-50 is not restricted to metals only applications. It is approved for use on all metals plus electrical and computerized systems.

5/ Regular ACF-50 Treatments Will Save You Money.

One of the biggest costs motorcyclists face is expensive replacement fastners and aluminium parts. ACF_50 will STOP corrosion dead. And it will save you labour charges to. Next time you take your bike in for service, the mechanic will not have to waste valuable time trying to undo the various nuts and bolts that always get rusted up

THE BOTTOM LINE:

Treating your motorcycle with ACF-50 will save you money. It is a fact that preventive maintenance is always cheaper than the repair or replacement of costly motorcycle components. Plus, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your motorcycle investment has received the best corrosion protection available on the market.






ACF-50 is available in three sizes.
13 oz spray can ( £13.90 ) 1 litre bottle ( £29.61) 4 litre bottle ( £99.19 )
Postage rate 4

Postage rate 7

Potage £9.90 (UK only )


Well it took a while, but now we have the Corrosion Block grease in stock too.

[utaka]

This following piece was sent to me by a friend in the USA, may well be worth a try :cheer:




Penetrating Oils:



Machinist's Workshop Mag, April 2007 edition published some information on various penetrating

oils that I found very interesting. Some of you might appreciate this. The magazine reports

they tested penetrates for breakout torque on rusted nuts.



They are below, as forwarded by an ex-student and professional machinist. They arranged

a subjective test of all the popular penetrates with the control being the torque required to

remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" environment.



*Penetrating oils ....... Average torque load to loosen*

No Oil used ................. 516 pounds

WD-40 .................... ... 238 pounds

PB Blaster ................... 214 pounds

Liquid Wrench .............127 pounds

Kano Kroil .................... 106 pounds

ATF*-Acetone mix.......53 pounds



The ATF-Acetone mix is a "home brew" mix of 50 / 50% automatic transmission fluid and acetone.

Note this "home brew" released bolts better than any commercial product in this one particular test.



Our local machinist group mixed up a batch and we all now use it with equally good results.

Note also that "Liquid Wrench" is almost as good as "Kroil" for about 20% of the price.

Steve from Godwin-Singer says that ATF-Acetone mix is best, but you can

also use ATF and lacquer thinner in a 50-50 mix. *ATF=Automatic Transmission Fluid

This actually works well, power-steering fluid also works as well as trans fluid!

[Oldie]

I'm definitely a supporter of ACF50, but also a big Scottoiler FS365 fan too.

I use ACF on the bikes which I winterise but use FS365 on the bikes which I ride throughout the winter.

These are completely different products (but often mistakenly put head to head in tests as FS365 is water soluble).

I, personally, don't like the way that ACF attracts dirt (although it may be the way that I apply it) so it suits my bikes which are kept off the road. However, when I ride in the winter, I like to give the bike a quick hose-down then a blast of FS365 to neutralise any salt and give the bike a film of protection until the next time I use it. Simple really, and it works for me. It is also great on spoked wheels, as any residue which hits the discs can be simply washed off with a hose.

Now, folks can do what they like with their bikes, but I am fastidious when it comes to keeping them looking good and both products work for me. Just don't think that they are designed to be used in the same way.

I've also heard of various other products which work but a combination of ACF50 and Scottoiler FS365 works for me.

[Mad Cow]

I popped into my local Toolstation on the way home tonight and bought some of their stuff, the bike's going to get a really good clean this weekend and then i'll give it a try, I'll let you know how it performs.

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[ktmpedro220]

Yup. I'm joining in the praise on this one. Acf50 is brilliant. Following the tips though. Put a tray underneath, wipe with a rag and pressure spray where you can't.

[Gwill007]

Try corrosion x. Best yet beats all the others hands down and you can use it to waterproof PCB boards and connections. I also use Scotoil 365 after every wash.