How NOT to apply ACF50 with a compressor

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5 жыл бұрын

How NOT to apply ACF50 with a compressor: With four bikes to apply ACF50 to every winter season I've decided to make life easy for me and this year splashed out on a compressor to apply the stuff like the pros! .....at least that's what I thought.....here's how I got on :0(
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@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks everyone for all the amazingly helpful comments! So the main thing I've learned is that the sprayer I should be using is the gravity fed (HVLP) top loading gadget - which was actually supplied with the compressor as well as this (what turns out to be a) "paraffin gun". So armed with this knowledge I shall try again on the mighty GS when I get the chance.....stay tuned to see how I get on and whether the compressor is going to E-Bay!! [addendum: ..and yes, I know about warming up the ACF50!!!!!!]

@shaunbknight1 5 жыл бұрын

Fluid tip size is also important - did mine with a 1.3 set up. Anything bigger would be even messier and would spray too much material too quickly...

@shaunbknight1 5 жыл бұрын

You will also get much better atomisation from a spray gun :)

@viz_aviz9189 5 жыл бұрын

Do not get rid of the compressor, a compressor is your friend you can do so much with a compressor.

@deadbugdavey1744 5 жыл бұрын

It will be worth it. Just have a normal pressure but lock the needle movement off so it moves a small amount. Then you get alot of air and a small amount of acf. thats how its meant to be done.

@pinkiewerewolf 5 жыл бұрын

@@viz_aviz9189 I agree. Compressors are a universal tool, paint, construction, auto care, etc... never let the compressor go, unless you want a Quincy. ;) (Upgrading always encouraged.)

@mikeybikey106 5 жыл бұрын

watching you clean your bikes makes me realise I could try harder ( same as my school reports ! ) when cleaning mine. I love my bike so its off to give it some proper TLC........nice

@gsmad9738 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve done my bikes today following your vid from last year. Instead of the acf squirt bottle, I just bought a better one, warmed the acf50 and done a right proper job. Sometimes you need to stick with what you know TMF. By the look of your 1200, you don’t need to change your method. Cheers

@tomcook4258 5 жыл бұрын

Bought a compressor today after watching this, i used the gravity fed attachment and it worked a treat. 👍👍👍

@1A2Blueboy 5 жыл бұрын

I use an old Badger 200 bottom feed modelling airbrush at around 20psi. It's fitted with a 10ml tamiya mixing jar containing the ACF 50. The compressor I use is a small modelling model without an air tank. The airbrush has good coverage yet enables you to be quite precise so you don't make so much mess. The big plus is 20ml will do the entire bike making it incredibly economical.

@bikeridernz6169 5 жыл бұрын

That was fun and informative. Amazed at how many replies you have with advice. I am actually inspired by you vids to clean my bikes so its all good. Waiting for my own compressor this weekend. I'm now going to scout for some ACF50 in NZ.

@nathanturner8191 5 жыл бұрын

Really Enjoy your videos I've got a 2014 CRF 250l and use it for a Daily 30 mile round trip to work I've put red and white spoke skins on the wheels and chrome edgeing around the plastics which looks great 👍

@StevieGstar 5 жыл бұрын

A great job done ... need two pull my finger out tomorrow and get my bike done now

@markhill8590 5 жыл бұрын

You should start your owned motorcycle valet company the way you keep your bikes are unbelievable, they look like they've just rolled out of the showroom 👏

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

....I try my best!

@markhill8590 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer if i lived near you I'd pay you to clean my bike and i don't even like anyone touching my bike 😂

@markredican5167 5 жыл бұрын

Hi TMF. I use an air brush that I purchased from Machine Mart for less than a tenner (Part no. CAB1H). Works perfectly without heating the ACF50, is very controllable and accurate so less wasted overspray and mess.

@Wyzeye 5 жыл бұрын

Did my GS last weekend with compressor and small paint spray gun. No need to thin. Can adjust it to a fine mist which is very economical. Only rarely need to wipe off excess.

@busht3259 5 жыл бұрын

I was using that type of spray gun with waxal car undercoat, found you needed to heat the liquid up, then when spraying adjust the pickup by opening the little nozzle on the end of the long pipe. Great videos 👍👍

@pinkiewerewolf 5 жыл бұрын

I recently bought one of the KZfaq advertiser's products, F11. I'll be giving it a go this week.

@jamesf893 5 жыл бұрын

Good Sunday bonus video. Think I would stick to the spray bottle

@springy-2112 5 жыл бұрын

I admire your honesty peace and love brother 👍☮❤

@criscrum66 5 жыл бұрын

Hi as a vehicle refinisher for about 35 years, I have quite a bit of experience with spraying different products which need their viscosity lowered but without using a thinner ,I would warm up the container with acf50 in and try it then , (I would place it in boiling water ) And give it time to get nice and hot, Good luck Chris.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris.....I normally warm it when I use the little handheld pump spray - certainly helps...

@OrangeGenerator 5 жыл бұрын

Mate, you inspire me! LOL So clean and yet efficient! Love it

@garya3056 5 жыл бұрын

Love your self deprecating humor, TMF! Btw, the Triumph is a beauty! 🏍👍🏍

@palantir135 5 жыл бұрын

I asked my dealer recently to apply anti rust after doing the yearly cheack. Normally I use a spray can myself in late autumn after a extensive cleaning and drying. One month later I spray again, after having cleaned the bike.

@quinnrider 5 жыл бұрын

Love your pink towel collection!

@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse 5 жыл бұрын

The same gun worked fine for me with the ACF50 warmed I suggest checking the pick up tube as it works from a venturi

@michaelneve3223 5 жыл бұрын

I'm concerned how much I enjoyed just watching you wash your bike! Seriously, no idea how to help on the compressor but I did a much better job on my striple this year and it looks lovely with a good coat of ACF50

@edwardmorgan2965 5 жыл бұрын

I really love your channel it is so informative and done in such a unique interesting style. I haven't missed an instalment and as a direct result have taken up biking and now have 2 motorcycles. Your Acf50 episode was highly amusing as you are quite serious. Yet took the faux paux in your stride. ( it did make my morning) please don't be too dismayed keep up your excellent reviews sir. And safe biking to you. Regards Eddie

@mmcleaning 5 жыл бұрын

I always liked to wash my speedy and GSA with the seat off to clean in the subframe area and get all the dirt off the bits inside.

@MOTOUK1 5 жыл бұрын

Use acf50 too will do in a couple of weeks time. I normally soak it and let it drip off over night before I wipe allows a little time to get in everywhere

@richiektm 5 жыл бұрын

Just done one of my bikes this morning with a small gravity fed spraygun wow how good are they!! Definitely recommended

@RevelatorAlf 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid cheers. Yep just about to do mine tomorrow. Just needs a cuddle to get it warmed up then should be alright with your other bit. Got to say I’ll be doing it the old fashioned way though. Sometimes simple is the best, well for me it is. Cheers

@fqcraigus 5 жыл бұрын

Shultz applicator gun will do the trick. We use a spray tin like that at work but only for engine degreaser which is watery. Compressor is a cracking tool to have in the man cave, tyres, air tools, spray guns, and so much more, I’m sure you will have many uses even if it doesn’t spray acf50 all around your driveway

@kurttallon Жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, I treated my bike today with ACF50 and thought I'd try using the parrafin gun like you as I'd had success degreasing the bike using it. I wanted to get deep into the crevices of my machine and the long nozzle is perfect for this. I found I couldn't get any spray out either initially, but I made sure I had a good amount of product in the container, warmed the pot to thin the ACF50, then the big difference was in how I adjusted the nozzle. Cracked it open about a quarter turn, locked the brass collar upto the nozzle and it was fine after that. Just thought I'd post this as it may help someone else 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that!

@farazbaber7239 5 жыл бұрын

Very pink panther like music - love it. As for diluting - I can only think water but then that defeats the object of drying the bike up.

@misterborntodrill4167 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a sparkly bike. Don't think I've washed mine since I put ACF 50 on it last winter. Im hoping once I wash the crud off the bike is ok underneath

@lairdbufflehead 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love that you also show us when things don’t go according to plan. 😄 Never thought about using my compressor for anything other than pumping up my tires and for my nail guns. Now I’m compelled to see if I can get ACF50 in the USA.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Go for it LB - let me know if you have more success than I have thus far!

@MarkSmith-io3qd 5 жыл бұрын

I use the Karcher K2 pressure washer with the pressure turned down on the nozzle and some Autoglym snowfoam. Gets in all the nooks and crannies. Follow off with a blast of the pet dryer and then allow to air dry for half an hour and a little run round the street to shrug off any remaining drops of water. I use an empty and washed Ecover (other household cleaning products are available) to spray the ACF-50. It atomises really well, much better than the spray bottle that comes with the kit.

@andyblackburn2068 5 жыл бұрын

DOH ! Still it it’s good for pumping the tyres up ;-) I enjoyed the humility of this video Keep up the good work TMF.

@pauljohnson3573 5 жыл бұрын

Have just seen someone using a flairosol bottle. Very impressive and mists extremely well.

@jamesfisher1827 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, glad you put it up. You’ll definitely save someone else making the same mistake. The finished Street Triple looked lovely by the way.

@regprescott9894 5 жыл бұрын

I love spending my Sunday mornings playing with my crevice tool....😉

@BIG-K 5 жыл бұрын

That was a helpful video despite the 'failure', TMF. The previous comments are illuminating too. For what it's worth I have successfully used one of those handpump pressurised spray bottle sold in garden centres. It delivers an adjustable mist and does the job quite well. Silently too 😉. I also use one to apply MucOff at the beginning of the ritual clean. Cheers! 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

...I've tried many different types of those Keith - couldn't get any to work!

@Cubrider 5 жыл бұрын

I've just done mine today. Use a normal paint spray gin. Don't thin the acf50 just use it neat. Set the pressure to 2 bar or about 25 psi. Wear a mask and it works really well and very easy

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice!

@M4BoarBiker 5 жыл бұрын

That is one nice street triple, sounds great and looks stunning. That bikes a keeper Mr TMF.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Sure is!

@stevehillredvan 5 жыл бұрын

Yes warm it and a diffrent gun. I think that's a grease gun you have there I could be wrong. Your giving us a jolt to get ours done now!

@micksmith1984 5 жыл бұрын

These things are sent to try us! Bike looks beautiful TMF.

@ricbee2186 5 жыл бұрын

I use a very similar compressor and gun outfit and it lifts ACF 50 easily. You could try priming the gun by tipping some in the lift pipe. If this fails, the gun may be faulty.

@geoffozevans4500 5 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, I went out & bought a compressor & bits this arvo, as others have said you may have to warm the ACF50 up, or apply it with a paint gun. Be interested to see how you go, or if I get a result I'll let you know. You can get air tool accessory kits online cheaply, try Machine Mart, I think getting the stuff warm will help a fair bit, make it less viscous. The things we go through in order to look after out pride & joys 👍👍😎

@carlosbrioso83 5 жыл бұрын

The tip of the spray gun you used (i think its a degreaser /blaster gun) is adjustable to control the flow of liquid. Having said this, a gravity fed gun or paint gun are more suitable, as pointed out by others. The gun you used is only to be used with the container section at the bottom

@99brownd 5 жыл бұрын

Get a cheap gravity feed, not suction cup, mini spray gun, works fantastic. I have used that method for years, leave it in the spray gun cup for next time, no warming sprays perfectly fine at sub zero temps too. The good thing with a mini spray gun is that you can dial in the spray volume and pressure with very precise control. Plus I should add, a mini gun is way better than a larger gun, which I used to use. Because it’s more nimble to get into nooks and crannies plus the cup I a lot smaller and as you know you don’t need a lot of the stuff. Hope this helps. Dan.

@jasonwhyte3123 5 жыл бұрын

better luck next time :)... mate of mine told me to use a garden blower vac for drying... a petrol one works a treat!!

@fulltankoffreedom2122 5 жыл бұрын

Done exactly the same myself TMF! You are not alone!! Am going to attempt with a gravity top gun myself 😊

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I must have had a hundred comments saying the same thing....will try that next. Good luck!

@Roy_Godiksen 5 жыл бұрын

I always use the jet wash, but never that close to the bike. I usually wash it at the manual car wash, and i use the tire air (the hose that you use to pump up your tires ) to blow away water from the instruments, fuel cap, mirrors and other critical parts. Any of this a bad idea for general wash? (no polish after, if so i wash it by hand at home afterwards.)

@paulwil19 5 жыл бұрын

Gravity fed spray gun (with the tank above the air flow) Done mine a few weeks ago. No need to thin it out, works a treat....

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers - the compressor came with one of those, just didn't like the idea of the ACF50 leaking out on top - will take another look at it - many have suggested the same thing - thanks!

@paulwil19 5 жыл бұрын

I thought that but done a trial run with water and it doesn't leak..Worked perfectly. Had my son the other side of the bike with a sheet coz there is quite a bit of overspray but surprised how little I used.....

@dariuspoli 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Used your first ACF50 vid to apply it for the first time on a bike last weekend and it's a great product (really does bring the plastic up well!) My question is what is the best thing for the brake discs (and ABS rings for that matter) My bike hasn't even seen one winter yet and I'm starting to see the orange of rusting begin.

@Mr.M1STER 6 ай бұрын

I applied acf50 to my bike for the first time a couple of weeks ago and after watching a few videos and some trial and error I have found that the best method is to put the bottle of acf50 into some hot water to make it a bit "runnier" and make spraying easier, even from the little squirt bottle. After a few minutes of using the little squirt bottle that comes with the acf50 I found that it was putting out too much product and I ended up pouring some into a plastic tray (takeaway containers work well) and use a paintbrush to apply the product. For me, there was far less overspray because I am applying it exactly where I want it with a brush and I feel like I did not waste any product unnecessarily but it did take longer and it is hard to get in around some parts of the engine this way.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 ай бұрын

I’ve tried all methods including yours - there’s no doubt, once mastered, the compressor is the way to go!

@clivebishop8757 5 жыл бұрын

I use a compressor and spray gun, I mix white spirit with it to thin it down, works perfectly

@gilesbristow123 5 жыл бұрын

You could try a Shultz or Waxoyle gun, can't imagine its any thicker than waxoyle which my compressor blows happily even if I don't bother to thin it properly

@markgatward8765 5 жыл бұрын

I use a touch up spray gun and transfer acf 50 from aerosol to canister. works a treat, no problems.

@colindeans5972 5 жыл бұрын

Sack the compressor and stick to what's kept the bikes spangly (as you say). The bike looks great.

@leanatale7251 5 жыл бұрын

Lol!!! Tmf and his bike dryer, a real tart.

@michaelcarroll9195 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I like about you, it's warts and all. Letting all the piss takers have a go at you as well as the ones with helpful suggestions. Got to admire your attention to detail, more patience than me.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael - I certainly don't claim to be an expert in anything when it comes to bikes, we can all learn together with this one!

@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 4 жыл бұрын

Exhaust bungs spring to mind with that pressure washer!

@samuelgillard2196 5 жыл бұрын

My initial thought was water but that kinda defeats the object! Are there settings on the atomizer for thicker liquids?

@motogroover2789 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh Mr Flyer! The props department at TMF headquarters are on the ball as usual ! The sticker on the compressor & the spray can as well !!!! Well done to the team!!! Cheers groover ;-)

@Flatcoat11 5 жыл бұрын

I use a Clarke air brush works fantastic

@RobertStubbs91 5 жыл бұрын

This'll probably get lost in all the great suggestions but i recently bought a flairosol fine mist bottle on amazon for £6 and warmed it up in a bucket of hot water and it went on fantastic!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

I hear good things about flairosol!

@02bigkev 5 жыл бұрын

Great info vid and by looking at the comments you have a solution to the problem...Great.

@tywin1 5 жыл бұрын

Air compressor is useful for all sorts. Pumping tyres, air gun attachment (serves same purpose as that turbo jet thing you used), painting. Defo keep! Bike looked pretty nice by the way, I can't be assed keeping mine that shiny. :P

@westerhamflyer9575 5 жыл бұрын

I use muc-off protecter,big can,lasted 2 years.pleased with the results. Bit of an overkill useing a compressure?great video as always.

@albertosbrolla8424 5 жыл бұрын

So that’s why your bikes always look brand new!👍

@neil2wheels876 5 жыл бұрын

I used XCP Rust Blocker this year after the review on Bennetts. Maybe you should do a back to back test and use that on one of your machines 😉 The manual spray trigger has an adjustable spray pattern which is better than the ACF aerosol. But the XCP does absolutely stink. It's meant to be more protective than ACF though, it's certainly EXTREMELY clingy and a little goes a long way

@S1000RR11 5 жыл бұрын

Warm it up, use basically the same setup to do it myself 👌🏼

@NishadAbdulkhader 3 жыл бұрын

Great help .. for the BMW GS , tank and fairings what is the best for paint protection and shining ? is it ok to use ACF 50 or use some wax ? please advise

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Wax would be a better choice on plastic but Acf50 won’t do it any harm....

@NishadAbdulkhader 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer ok many thanks ..great help 🌹🌹👌👌

@marknewman6037 5 жыл бұрын

I found out that when the ACF50 drips down onto the tyre, IT DOES make the rubber expand slightly where it has come into contact with the tyre. Plus I gave up in the ACF50 in a bottle, you do not need a lot on motorcycles and a "hot" aerosol does a superb job on 5 bikes.

@Jetskicentral 5 жыл бұрын

Think there’s plenty of others saying warm it up! Great video as ever I need to get my duke done this week! Looking forward to it :) - Is it sad that I’m looking forward to it 😂

@k31chris 5 жыл бұрын

I use the same set up. I find i have to fill up the the resevoir with loads. Then it will come out and i just tip the un used back into the acf50 bottle.

@mikeschap1 5 жыл бұрын

I would have done the same thing, using the same gun as yours. So from that point I definitely need to thank you for this video. I now eagerly await the successful video and will definitely follow your lead. Many Congratulations too you for posting the video. You could have waited for success and posted that only. Nice one fella 👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael - why not let others learn from my numpty mistakes!

@colinwhitfield1955 5 жыл бұрын

Did my Tiger at the weekend,as said use paint spray gun,warm the ACF,wind the needle right in,no problem,good luck.

@ritfloyd 5 жыл бұрын

Not used ACF50 myself but I have heard it said more than once that heating/warming it by placing the acf50 bottle in a larger container with warm water thins it out and therefore more usable with a compressor. Not sure if this actually works or not.

@randomcol1378 5 жыл бұрын

Can`t help with how to apply ACF50 with that gun, but I didn`t know street triples had a gear indicator, my 2012 speed triple hasen`t . You could perhaps try warming the ACF50?

@jasonwhyte3123 5 жыл бұрын

love that street triple :)

@TheJmebe 5 жыл бұрын

That isn't a dirty bike - it's a clean bike that's been ridden once in the wet..! Assume you get something if filled with water? Any difference if the acf50 is heated/warmed? Wrap something around the reservoir tank to insulate it.

@WyreForestBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant that you post the cock-up's as well … 10 /10 for credibility ! The old adage that you learn more from your mistakes than successes is very true .

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes, very true....!

@SouthWest-jj8yu 5 жыл бұрын

I considered a compressor but as I was only going to use it for ACF 50 went for a Tacklife hvlp from Amazon instead. Came with three nozzles gives more than enough power to atomise the ACF straight out of the bottle no thinning or heating needed, and only cost £60.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Bugger - more money I've wasted!!

@EVil-ob8in 10 ай бұрын

I know this is an old video but I thought I would comment as I used my air compressor today to apply ACF50. I did smile at the end of this video as I was pulling my hair out as my gravity fed spray gun was only pushing out air. Checked everything but couldn’t understand why I only got air. Then I pulled the trigger in a little further - sorted 😂

@TheMissendenFlyer 10 ай бұрын

Well done...

@jimbobkerwizzel7249 5 жыл бұрын

Use a paint spray gun one that feeds from above. My cheap compressor came with one as an accessory, if not then get one. Atomised the ACF50 perfectly and easy to control the amount.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

....yeah mine came with one too! DIdn't fancy the look of the push on lid on top though....guess I'll try it now!

@David-uu3wq 5 жыл бұрын

I never wash with sponges, they can cause scratches on your paintwork. Snowfoam the bike, its more gentle and gets in the places you cant with your hands. That will get the gritty muck off first, its a prewash process. Then wash it conventionally as you did, but use a quality microfiber cloth. Another must... keep at least a meter distance between the end of your pressure washing lance and the bike, you can get water ingress into the bikes electrical systems/bearings causing expensive damage. I accidentaly removed the laquer from my car with one, ahem.. lesson learned. I apply acf 50 with an old microfiber cloth which I keep in a tin to stop it drying out. Put some in the tin with the rag, let it soak in and apply to a clean dry bike. I have found it difficult to control ACF under compressd atomisation, it goes everywhere including your brakes, exhaust, (lungs!) ect. Hope this has been helpful :)

@tonytrevino3204 5 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking to apply ACF50 to use a pump up yard sprayer. I had a carpet sprayer that was smaller that worked just like a yard sprayer but my wife wont let me use it lol

@Audittr2108 5 жыл бұрын

A little tip is that after applying ACF 50 to your bike is use your blower/dryer to blow it into all the nooks and crannies you can’t get to. I do this with plastic dressings when detailing my car engine too👍

@24-hours-in 5 жыл бұрын

MSDS says that the propellant is tetrafluroethane. That's likely what you'll need to get to thin it down further. You could probably use toluene too as it is non-corrosive and certainly better than using other quick-evaporating chemicals like Naptha or acetone.

@MadNath 5 жыл бұрын

@ missendenflyer can I use a garden sprayer to apply as it would make it a mist as well. Also when its from liquid form does it need diluted.

@martynleyfield2941 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you would think that with 🤔 but because it's a bit on the thick side take the container of and prime the pick up pipe by tipping it upside down and filling it up,give it a try with what's in the pipe upside down, then if it works fill again and then quickly screw it back on the container hope that helps you 😉 👍

@user-cx2bk6pm2f 5 жыл бұрын

You Brits are so practical. A jumpsuit? Brilliant, as you say.

@spiritusinfinitus 5 жыл бұрын

Probably warm it first. ACF50 seems to work fine in my £30 cheapy electric paint sprayer regardless of outside temp!

@Banditmanuk 5 жыл бұрын

ACF50 stood in hot water for a while should help. Possibly a proper spray gun as well. Once you've perfected it we will all drop our bikes round seeing how you enjoy cleaning so much. Cheers .

@constanting3168 5 жыл бұрын

You don't have to add thinner to ACF50 just adjust the nozzle of the gun and it will work fine. I have use the same gun for waxoyl and it is a lot thicker. Downside of the gun is that will go through a bottle in 1 min if you don't ajusted correctly. I use a small cheap mini LVLP spray gun and it works fine.

@jimmymcbean181 5 жыл бұрын

Done mine last week cheap paint gun air pressure around 80psi no need to warm up ACF50

@allanmethven9238 5 жыл бұрын

Also check if there’s a small breather hole on the tog of the round part of the pick up body ..if not drill one in it an eitgh part drill size .

@jon98tj 5 жыл бұрын

Great video again, super camera work letting us see up close. I see you used the wife’s best towels again 😀

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Think I got away with it ;0)

@robwebber1217 5 жыл бұрын

I did mine this morning co-incidentally, used the old fashioned method though with the pump bottle and a cloth and a cup of tea in between. :-D That compressor sprayer is for jetting degreaser or kerosene for cleaining engine bays etc, it won't atomise it into a fine mist, for that you really need an airless spraying machine but I'm betting one of those spray guns for treating wooden fences would work and they're not that expensive either.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Weird - it atomised water a treat when I tested it with that initially - in fact it got me very excited! Will try a paint gun instead me things.

@krishampton7060 5 жыл бұрын

Could warm the ASF50 up prior to applying it, praps sit the reservoir in a bucket of warm water to get it less viscous 👍🏻

@RevelatorAlf 5 жыл бұрын

Actually I might be in your area tomorrow. Going to check out a few short byways between Chesham and Princes Risborough. May have to do the ACF50 after I get back

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@PhilC184 5 жыл бұрын

Well done on admitting a fail - but you are truly a ninja jetwash master, as I never use one of those things without ending up with my jeans soggy up to my knees!