Had my GS valeted and ACF50 Treatment by Nigel at shiny bike syndrome. Great Job
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Valet and ACF50
- Thread starter Andy66
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What is interesting is that he didnt cover the tyres or brakes before applying the ACF50
He didn't spray them with the stuff either, which is why I don't cover my car tyres when filling up with diesel
Had Nigel valet several bikes of mine - top job every time
Fair enough, but personally I would have been a bit concerned with the mist getting on the tyres....more so than the brakes.
I ACF50 my other bike last year and managed to get it all over the disks but dragging the brakes down the road was enough to burn it off.
needlongerlegs
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great idea lets spray tyres, brakes, and everything else with OIL
Seriously worried about that chaps.
I've had a couple of bikes done by Allyearbiker.co.uk they would not spray bike with brakes and tyres exposed. Looks like cutting corners to me......
I must admit to being friend of local agent in Felixstowe they charge 60 quid for a professional job.........
Check out here's how to do it properly www.allyearbiker.co.uk/Halo_Smart_Clean.html#TXTOBJ7DA101F0203928F1
Seriously worried about that chaps.
I've had a couple of bikes done by Allyearbiker.co.uk they would not spray bike with brakes and tyres exposed. Looks like cutting corners to me......
I must admit to being friend of local agent in Felixstowe they charge 60 quid for a professional job.........
Check out here's how to do it properly www.allyearbiker.co.uk/Halo_Smart_Clean.html#TXTOBJ7DA101F0203928F1
Sorry,I'm sure the bloke does a good job but I've never understood why anyone wants their complete bike covered in that stuff ?
I can understand giving areas that are subject to possible corrosion a little extra protection but, tank,mudguards,backs of mirrors etc,why?
I'd have to ask myself that if it goes all over your discs but burns off in a few yards with some light application of the brakes how long does the rest of it last ?
just my opinion.
Steve
I can understand giving areas that are subject to possible corrosion a little extra protection but, tank,mudguards,backs of mirrors etc,why?
I'd have to ask myself that if it goes all over your discs but burns off in a few yards with some light application of the brakes how long does the rest of it last ?
just my opinion.
Steve
+1
Especially in summer
Never used it and I ride my bikes from April to October, without a problem and they look pristine
However I can understand using ACF50 if you ride every day in winter
As for getting someone else to valet my bike, not a flipping chance unless hell freezes over
Have seen other people washing bikes and it's cringeworthy
Only needs applying to metal components and electrics - as for the rest of the bike?...well while you're at it anyway....it wont hurt and you dont have to be quite so targeted where its being sprayed.
I think there's a difference between it just "sitting" on the surface and friction burning\rubbing it off. Its supposed to only need re-applying every 6-12months on exposed parts that are heavily subjected to crap autumn\winter conditions.
As for getting someone else to valet my bike, not a flipping chance unless hell freezes over
Have seen other people washing bikes and it's cringeworthy
It needs to be thoroughly cleaned before applying the ACF50.
As for valeting, I can see why people get it done...but only if its been off road and hasnt been cleaned in months and the crud has dried hard in every hard to reach nook and cranny...get someone else to scrape their knuckles
It needs to be thoroughly cleaned before applying the ACF50.
As for valeting, I can see why people get it done...but only if its been off road and hasnt been cleaned in months and the crud has dried hard in every hard to reach nook and cranny...get someone else to scrape their knuckles
Then do it yourself
Use ACF where and how you want then
Nobody would wash my bikes except me
I've seen so many numbnut owners & valeters wrecking bikes by using incorrect cleaning products and equipment
If it's good enough for the aviation industry!
''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''
''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''
Captain Beaky
Registered user
I'll be slathering my LC in ACF.
In particular, around the engine cases and joints, where the acf sits in the gaps and holds off the creeping corrosion that always starts there.
I've been using acf on classic cars and bikes for years, and it does a good job.
Only downside is that it attracts dust, so it can get a bit grimy.
In particular, around the engine cases and joints, where the acf sits in the gaps and holds off the creeping corrosion that always starts there.
I've been using acf on classic cars and bikes for years, and it does a good job.
Only downside is that it attracts dust, so it can get a bit grimy.
Then do it yourself
Use ACF where and how you want then
I do wash my own bike....but not my cars...cant be @rsed.
I did ACF my last bike - I just drenched it all over (except the tyres, which I covered in newspaper) and left it to drip dry for 24hrs.
I rode it all over winter in all weathers and it was very quick and easy to get the winter road grime off...and it still looked brand new when I sold it.
This time I'm being really lazy and getting it done by All Year Biker...it'll be a nice ride out and back and that will be my brand new bike protected until next year.
For me, the whole 'getting your bike valeted' thing leaves me cold....a bit like getting someone to service your push bike.....Not a chance.....
I'm getting old.......
I'm getting old.......
For me, the whole 'getting your bike valeted' thing leaves me cold.......Not a chance.....
I'm getting old.......
It's the new breed, Jonnie
If you're washing and polishing your bike - you're also checking it over while you're doing it too, seeing if all is well
Lubing, adjusting and checking afterwards - all part of the bike ownership process
or it bloody well used to be For me, the whole 'getting your bike valeted' thing leaves me cold....a bit like getting someone to service your push bike.....Not a chance.....
I'm getting old.......
To me there is a difference between giving it a wash and valeting. I give my bikes a wash and maybe once a year at the beginning of summer, I may get the dealership to valet it after a service.
I hose the weekly grime off....I get some else to do all the hard work of getting the nooks and crannies all shiny and gleaming.
Check out "Bilt Hamber Laboratories" fantastic range of products used them for years and never had any corrosion issues,and yes I ride all year.
Steve
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Steve
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