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Author Topic: ACF-50 And winter riding  (Read 1726 times)

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Offline x-kid

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ACF-50 And winter riding
« on: August 26, 2015, 08:17:02 pm »
While its stil a few weeks off yet(hopefully) im thinking of getting my bike sprayed with ACF-50 so i can ride through winter, i have found a couple of places that will do a complete wash, de-grease and application of ACF-50. Just unsure how long the coating will last on the engine. will it burn off and need re applying very soon? thought i would ask here, as the company may tell me anything, to get me to pay.

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Offline Super Sneaky Steve

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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2015, 07:21:42 am »
I've never had an ACF-50 wash but I have lived my whole life in Michigan.

As long as you wash the salt off after a ride your bike will be fine.

You may not be able to bust out a hose, so just use a detailer spray and a rag.

Offline tramp

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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2015, 07:28:18 am »
never heard of that process either
if i had salt on my bike i just wipe it off with a damp rag
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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2015, 08:23:44 am »
I use the stuff on all my bikes,, Vt750,ZX10 ZX6 and to be fair its pretty good stuff, dont forget its original use was on aircraft carriers and the marine industry, Ive not used it on my Bolt as of yet (weather hasnt been to bad)the only thing is putting it on a matte black engine which i'll have to look into but for everything else on your bike go fo it,,,,as for you getting a company to do it,, forget it,  a bucket and sponge a few beers and some tunes on and spend the afternoon cleaning away one tin (15.00 quid) will last you maybe 2 winters depending on how heavy you put it on i normally spray it on a cloth and wipe it on then spray the hard to reach areas.
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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2015, 08:40:16 am »
I use the stuff on all my bikes,, Vt750,ZX10 ZX6 and to be fair its pretty good stuff, dont forget its original use was on aircraft carriers and the marine industry, Ive not used it on my Bolt as of yet (weather hasnt been to bad)the only thing is putting it on a matte black engine which i'll have to look into but for everything else on your bike go fo it,,,,as for you getting a company to do it,, forget it,  a bucket and sponge a few beers and some tunes on and spend the afternoon cleaning away one tin (15.00 quid) will last you maybe 2 winters depending on how heavy you put it on i normally spray it on a cloth and wipe it on then spray the hard to reach areas.
Have fun
Rick
ACF-50 is 95% product, hence virtually no propellant. Keep the tin in a warm environment, shake very well before use and remember a little ACF-50 goes a long way, so keep a rag handy to soak up any excess - then use the rag to help spread the product. ACF-50 has strong capillary action so will creep into all the areas that moisture can, 'actively' pushing out moisture and replacing it with protection. Go cautiously when applying to callipers to ENSURE YOU KEEP IT OFF THE BRAKES.

Use ACF-50 anywhere, except the brakes, on your bike including the engine and exhaust (will smoke on first start and burn off down pipes but still slows down corrosion process). Safe on paintwork, most rubbers and brings up black plastic trim a treat. ACF-50 contains no water and is approved for electrics so spray directly into electrical joints and components where it will prevent corrosion induced failures and high resistance joints. Works well at stopping dirt, mud and salt from sticking. You can come back from a winter ride with the bike 'white with salt' - a quick wash off and it's gone with the bike still protected.

Areas not in direct contact with the elements ie tank/seat areas, electrics require treating approx once a year. Other exposed areas re-apply as necessary. You can tell the product is still 'Active; as water will bead on contact...having no water content and not being water soluble ACF-50 only dissipates by being 'sacrificial' whilst stopping existing or new corrosion so just re-treat as required.

Remember, ACF-50 protects jets on US aircraft carriers! If it works for these jets in these conditions, think how well it's going to work for your bike!


« Last Edit: August 27, 2015, 08:43:10 am by rick uk »

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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2015, 08:26:24 pm »
ACF-50 is specifically formulated to stop corrosion in aluminum (Anti-Corrosion Formula #50). We use it on our aircraft all the time, and I use it on my bikes and I HIGHLY recommend it.

If you use it on your engine, it won't burn OFF - it burns IN. It penetrates into the aluminum and is pretty well permanent, but they do recommend re-treatment every 2 years.

Here's the company's webpage - http://learchem.com/industry/motorcycle-8.html. Museums even use it to prevent corrosion on aircraft like the Concorde.

One great thing I noticed with it - is if you already have corrosion on aluminum (you'll see white powder - and even bubbling and pitting) - this stuff will almost spray it off. Spray it on - let it sit a while , then spray it off. F'ING AMAZING! Normally, we have to sand and grind off any corrosion - this stuff WASHES it off as easily as if it was dirt! ;D
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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2017, 10:32:14 pm »
Great to hear. Not even 1k on the bike yet and I'm seeing a little white spots (corrosion?) on the aluminum ends of cables and valve cover wire trim piece. Store bikd outside in a large wood shed.  Ordering some ACF-50 right now!

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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2017, 12:18:19 am »
Never heard of the stuff but bloody interested now!!
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Offline Lord_ride

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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2019, 07:08:01 am »
Can it be sprayed on steel parts too as frame tubes?

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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2019, 09:31:47 am »
Wowee, I am really interested. But my biggest problem isn't salt or snowmelt chemicals - its mud. The lovely red and black mud which when coupled with water makes for a nice pizza dough consistency, and it gets on stuff and dries and bakes on like concrete.
How would that hold up to ACF 50 and how best to get off that crud ?
Thanks.
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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2019, 07:51:22 am »
I've started using ACF-50 and sincerely rate it.

If you can, apply with small spray gun and compressor, as this uses less product, and the fine mist gets to all the hidden areas, and is not so thick as to sit sticky and collect dust. Wiping over the engine does not leave it too shiny, but still protected I'm sure. But it's in nooks around bolt heads, tank area, and electrics where it benefits most.

I still use ACS TC200 for the most hidden areas around the fuse boxes, as it protects better than ACF-50, and is less oily, but longer lasting.
Cover up wheels, brakes, pegs and grips before application, of course.

Washing with pH neutral soap still lifts the ACF off a bit, but you don't soap in the hidden areas where ACF still protects from moisture and salt.
« Last Edit: April 11, 2019, 07:53:03 am by Crilly Wizard »

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Re: ACF-50 And winter riding
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2019, 08:03:37 am »
As far as red and black mud dust, ACF-50 will probably collect it, especially if the ACF is can sprayed or painted on. It is really designed to protect from moisture and salt corrosion.
You'd be better with a spray on paint sealant treatment, which when dry, will deter the dust and mud from sticking, and a simple hose down should remove it better.