Steveg 1,031 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Hello Noticed I've used all my acf 50 can is empty Always used the can , sprayed into cap and then use paint brush Like the look of the acf50 that comes with spray bottle Anyone have a preference / experience? Cheers Steve Link to post
riders in the storm 475 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 It is better value by the bottle, but forget the little spray bottle that comes with it, it is complete rubbish. I chuck it away and use a Hozelock 500ml garden spray. I usually warm the ACF 50 first in a bucket of hot water. I've just bought an electric spray gun to apply the stuff on the underneath of my motorhome to save some wear and tear on my fingers pumping the Hozelock....! 2 1 Link to post
Andy m 23,527 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 A hundred quid compressor pays for itself in a couple of years. Andy 1 Link to post
Mr Toad 9,022 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 19 minutes ago, Andy m said: A hundred quid compressor pays for itself in a couple of years. Andy Compressor every time...... 1 Link to post
Steveg 1,031 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Ordered the acf50 bottle instead of can Sportsbike as on offer £25 quid ish https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/339233 Will scope out a replacement spray bottle in the shed Cheers Steveg Link to post
Empty_Ten 445 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I like the spray can just for convenience. One can lasts a couple of years Stick the can in a sink of hot tap water before I start cleaning the bike and by the time it comes to apply, it’s nicely warmed up and vaporises/mists much better out of the spray nozzle. I spray onto a cloth a then apply to the bike. Spray for any hard to reach areas/crevices. Link to post
Reckless 945 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I spray onto a small sponge then wipe all over what ever needs doing, I must find time to go around all the bikes with it soon Link to post
Beerbelly 100 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Compressor and paraffin gun works really well, gives a very fine mist. 1 Link to post
DCTPaul 629 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 bottle, i then use a little mister spray bottle, little spritz thing couple of inches big, from pound land some sort of shampoo travel set pack thing... not a plant sprayer thing Link to post
horobags 905 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Ive gone to the darkside. https://www.frost.co.uk/xcp-rust-blocker-trigger-spray/?gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztQtMyQ1JuTrI0s8gLUW8oFocbqfnVXVdd-OG3lTNSUXPOcMCrrqwvRoCdn8QAvD_BwE Link to post
Pete Crowther 83 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I use ACF 50 from the bottle with a hand spray, warmed up as previously mentioned. Plus I use the excellent XCP on areas generally out of sight. The XCP leaves a yellowish film but I have found its "stickability" better than the ACF. Link to post
Sbw 14 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 On 07/11/2020 at 18:48, horobags said: Ive gone to the darkside. https://www.frost.co.uk/xcp-rust-blocker-trigger-spray/?gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztQtMyQ1JuTrI0s8gLUW8oFocbqfnVXVdd-OG3lTNSUXPOcMCrrqwvRoCdn8QAvD_BwE Does this do any damage to the plastic bits though? i think one of the draws of acf is that you can get it everywhere and not worry Link to post
horobags 905 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I dont think it will do any damage, just a little staining till it washes off. Link to post
Steveg 1,031 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Cleaned today using ACF50 bottle , worked a treat , covered levers and bars with old socks and covered up wheels and sprayed from bottle that came with it , warmed bottle well for 20 mins or so and came out a fairly fine spry I always put too much on , but recon will get 6 full cleans so about 3 years for me cheers Steveg Link to post
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