Our Top Winter Maintenance Tip – ACF-50 is King!
Firstly, what is ACF-50?
Simply, when used correctly, Anti-Corrosion Formula is an ‘active’ ultra-thin, clear film that kills any existing corrosion cells and will protect your motorcycle against any new corrosion forming. And the best thing? One application can last up to 12 months (on areas such as switches, or under the tank and seat)! Much more exposed areas may need treating more regularly throughout the year for best results.
If you’re a committed ‘winter warrior’ and ride all year round, ACF-50 acts as an excellent lubricant and penetrant (without loosening any structural attachments) – it’s even approved for use on electrics and engines! If you’re a fair-weather rider and your bike goes into hibernation during the winter months, applying ACF-50 will prevent any moisture induced damage. The treatment will actively eject any moisture that has edged into any crevices – moisture trapped in these gaps wouldn’t be able to freely evaporate on its own and will thereby trigger the corrosion process!
How to ACF-50?
Most importantly, make sure your motorcycle is well cleaned! The treatment is most effective when used on dirt, mud and salt-free areas. Secondly, it is important to remember that a little ACF-50 goes a long way! So, keep a rag handy to soak up any excess – you can also use the rag to help spread the product.
Use ACF-50 anywhere – except the brakes! If used on the exhaust, you will notice smoke on the first start up post-treatment – the treatment will begin to burn off the down pipes, but it will still slow the corrosion process. With a no-water formula, you can spray directly into the electrical joints and components – this will prevent any corrosion induced failures.
Returned from a winter ride with your bike covered in salt and dirt? No problem! A quick wash off and the dirt is gone, whilst the bike remains protected against corrosion. As we’ve mentioned, one treatment can last up to 12 months! You can tell if the treatment is still ‘active’ as water will bead on contact – you can then re-treat, as required.
Expertly treating your motorcycle with ACF-50 is a service we offer, here at Maidstone Honda. Currently available for as little as £60 with our new Winter Offer!
Fun fact!
Did you know that ACF-50 was originally produced to protect aircrafts from existing and new corrosion? Which means that it has been tested to meet incredibly high standards and is even used by the US Navy on the jets on their aircraft carriers!
Source: acf-50.co.uk
