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Non aerosol ACF50


CtrMint

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Hi,

Just looking to restock my ACF50, purchasing the aerosol version to the Isle of Man is always a pain, as online resellers don't like sending it due to flights etc.  I was wondering how good the non-aerosol version is, has anyone here used it?  I figure it might be more difficult to get into the out of reach areas.

 

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I tend to use the ACF50 in areas where you need the fluid to penetrate.  The grease might be helpful on large exposed areas.  I was thinking bare threads on the suspension bodies, the exposed threads on the track rod ends near the wish bones etc.

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You can sleeve the bare track rods with black heat shrink tube tucking one end under the boot, then use these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-PVC-Electrical-Cable-Gland-accessory-protective-cover-shrouds-D24mm-L125mm/293006731980?var=591808919726&hash=item44388feacc:g:lFoAAOSwbaxciino

cut the closed end to fit over the track roads and the large end then slides over the threads, lock nyt and onto the track rod end

NB the TRE's and upper ball joints can be cleaned degreased and painted to match with wishbones using this too, al protected then.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Simoniz-Large-Tough-Satin-Black-Aerosol-Car-Auto-Spray-Paint-500ml-SIMVHT51D/370978206919?epid=26032585671&hash=item56600634c7:g:fesAAOSwt6ZWWJDQ

Satin smoothrite is the other option which you can buy in a tine rather than aerosol.

Naturally fitting the sleeve and boot meeans taking the TRS-s off but worth doing.

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I bought a new spray bottle at the weekend specially for this job since the one that comes with the bottle of acf50 wouldnt atomise the fluid. Unfortunately neither would the new one. Realised that keeping the acf50 in a cold garage probably not a great idea, too cold and gloopy for a cheap spray bottle to atomise it. Next time will try warming it up in some hot water first.

i reverted to a rag soaked in acf50 and wiped it over everything, seems to work well enough, filthy job

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Yes, I  use the corrosion block grease. Use it every time i split a connector/ protect battery terminals etc etc. Always on the shelf. I use the spray can and liquid ACF50. Another protective product to consider is XCP Professional rust blocker. A trigger spray bottle container, this is slightly thicker than ACF and does leave a slightly coloured film on the component, but has good staying power, 

    Like many motorcycle riders and 7 owners, salt gritters make me paranoid.

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  • 1 year later...

I have just purchased 2 cans of this based on a recommendation.

I have owned my Caterham a grand total of 2 months now and want to use it a little in the winter months so thought is worth trying to protect it.

I have noted the foot well n ote above but can anyone advise where I should concentrate my efforts beyond this when applying? What are the "problem areas" on a Caterham?

Like I said I'm new to Caterham ownership so any advice would be welcome!

 

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A local valeter uses ACF 50 aerosol. He told me he puts the can in a large plastic jug which he fills with hot water from the kettle.  By the time the water has cooled down to finger warm the ACF 50 is ready to spray.  He does both cars and motorbikes using this approach rather than the trigger spray.

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