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.)

@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.

@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

@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 😂

@StevieGstar 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@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

@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 👍

@garya3056 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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

@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!

@OrangeGenerator 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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 ;-)

@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

@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

@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

@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.

@tomcook4258 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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.)

@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.

@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.

@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

@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!

@samuelgillard2196 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@quinnrider 5 жыл бұрын

Love your pink towel collection!

@henryminute659 5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of not spraying my fruit trees this winter, do you feel that you can recommend this compressor for that purpose?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - I thoroughly recommend the compressor for not spraying anything...

@jaseamondo 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, very good sir. You win the internet today😂

@hudsonrilke 5 жыл бұрын

Henry Minute lol. Good one.

@micksmith1984 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@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

@springy-2112 5 жыл бұрын

I admire your honesty peace and love brother 👍☮❤

@leanatale7251 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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...

@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.

@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.

@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 👍👍

@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?

@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)

@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.

@jamesf893 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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 😂

@standandeliver8376 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Do you make a point of spraying it on the bodywork and plastics too, or is it just a case of not worrying if it does make contact? I ask as I don't see the benefit of spraying the plastics. Also, do you spray it all over the rear shock?

@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.

@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.

@regprescott9894 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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!

@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.

@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

@LambChopRides 5 жыл бұрын

Like to watch your cleaning vids always some good Christmas ideas for me 😎😎 may have to borrow your compressor sir...

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

...you can have it...

@LambChopRides 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer haha 😂😂🤣

@allanrobertson2078 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched quite a few of your videos now and find them all very informative in their own way. I wanted to ask though why you don’t garage your bikes through the winter months to ensure they stay in as good a condition as possible in order to eradicate the need for ACF50 (this is probably due to the love of biking). Can I also ask if you notice any deterioration on your bikes once you remove the ACF50, I’d maybe give it a go but am very apprehensive in case my bike showed signs of rust after being run through the salt etc.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

My bikes are garaged all year round - the ACF50 thing is a "belt and braces" approach....

@Boy.of.wonder 5 жыл бұрын

You have all the correct kit man, just pick up a gravity fed gun, a fast mover 1.2 tip would work well. If it’s a clear day with a breeze and your spraying low pressure you wouldn’t really need a mask however to be extra safe, or if your spraying on a day without much wind and especially if your doing all the bikes pick yourself up a proper mask mate. I use a 3m dual cartridge and a moldex for work (and for the acf50 too). The dust masks genuinely do FA with airborne chemicals. Youl fly through it with the spray, glad to see your ACF video hasn’t got the hate that mine attracts ha!! Love the channel fella :)

@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!

@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....!

@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 🌹🌹👌👌

@FlamingT 5 жыл бұрын

Did you warm the ACF50 first.? I always put the application bottle in a jug of warm water for about 10 minutes before applying. It thins it out a little and makes it much easier to apply.

@madmax8889 5 жыл бұрын

Flaming T thanks for the heads up. Doing mine at some point next weekend.

@jackjones8552 5 жыл бұрын

This, warm it first

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

If you watch my previous videos on applying ACF50 you'll see I do always warm it first - shouldn't be necessary with a compressor - turns out I was using the wrong gun.

@richardsherwin3259 5 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer I used a 1.4mm nozzle spray gun (the type used for spraying cars). ACF also sell a 1M multi directional spray nozzle/tube for @£80 if you want to get into nooks and crannies. The best way to get the spray in where you want it seems to be by placing a sheet over the bike to stop it being blown away and spray it right through the bike from front to backs and Visa-Versa

@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.

@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!

@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 .

@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.

@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!

@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

@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

@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!

@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!

@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!

@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

@pinkiewerewolf 5 жыл бұрын

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

@02bigkev 5 жыл бұрын

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

@RABLACKKNIGHTS 5 жыл бұрын

Great film yet again. Question. What are the heal pads you have on the triumph. I sure you hqve said but the memory ain’t too good. Regards Kenny

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

They are some carbon ones - think I got them from E-Bay but don't really recall...

@RABLACKKNIGHTS 5 жыл бұрын

Roger. Thanks I'll have look see

@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.

@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

@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.

@jaydunsmore050897 5 жыл бұрын

do you ever get your bikes professionally set up ie suspension tuned lowered or considered it ?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

No - but I really should.....

@MartyULC 5 жыл бұрын

I used the cheapo bottom feed spray gun that came with my budget compressor and it produces a nice cloud of ACF mist that seems to get everywhere.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one....

@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...

@lawhitey 5 жыл бұрын

Was the conpressor actually switched on? If so that's the quietest one I've ever seen

@markbright7845 5 жыл бұрын

Phew! That’s not the disaster that I was expecting. I had a feeling that your compressor was going to empty the whole reservoir all over your Street Triple in one sudden ejaculation, as it were!

@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

@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.

@sibat777 5 жыл бұрын

I have a proper paint sprayer like for painting cars etc, runs off the same type compressor (I also have that cheap red thing I thought it was for injecting oil lol) anyhow the paint sprayer has never been used and I live in aylesbury so drop me a contact if you want to borrow it, Garry

@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!

@pauljohnson3573 5 жыл бұрын

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

@albertosbrolla8424 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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

@TinManvlogger 5 жыл бұрын

I always put mine in hot water whilst it’s in the pump bottle It thins it out a little so it’s not as gloopy when it’s pumped

@williamsmith-ob6kv 5 жыл бұрын

See when u apply it by rag are u using it sparingly then wiping the excess off or leaving a heavy ish layer on. Am gonna do this to my st but never used it before and I want to minimise corrosion as best as I can.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Watch my other videos (linked at the end and in the cards I think) and I'll show you how it's done...

@radiator0 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody tried thinning it down a tad with something like white spirit or maybe diesel?

@n0224975 5 жыл бұрын

I use the exact same sprayer that you have with no issues. I warm up the acf50 first and then spray with no issues. Could it be your sprayer at fault? Have you tried putting water through it to see if it works?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I did that first - worked a treat!

@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 👍👍😎

@alanhall7213 5 жыл бұрын

Does ACF 50 have any benefit other than during the winter season? Here, in Ontario, my riding season ends on the first day that the road is treated. That day can be anywhere from early November to around Christmas!... but my bikes have never seen salt. That all said, your bike looks great after the ACF application so I wondered if it is worth using, as a protective, during the rest of the year.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

It's certainly not going to do any harm - it's a rust inhibitor so if you ride your bikes in the wet at all it's going to help....

@jasonwhyte3123 5 жыл бұрын

love that street triple :)

@Rubuz 5 жыл бұрын

Hi TMF...how do you clean chain? Do you have any video on it?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Yep - google and you should find it....

@richardchanning8465 5 жыл бұрын

TMF I use a pressurized garden sprayer. The ones that you pump the handle to presurize then pull the trigger to spray. Best save the compressor for tyre pressures. Or try a paint prayers touch up gun. Hope it helps.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

I tried a garden sprayer before I got the compressor - couldn't get it to work at all without thinning....

@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!

@philiplindley7384 5 жыл бұрын

Love the sticker on the compressor - so people recognise you when you're out on it?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@iainian 5 жыл бұрын

It's even in the camera phone wallet a TMF card...........Is there no bounds where the sticker / logo will be. Ahh even on the Maverick pilot head set I believe also??

@garthhowe297 5 жыл бұрын

Watching you clean your bike, and clean your bike, ... and clean your bike ... I'm surprised that you don't disassemble it. There could be some dirt lurking in there. LOL BTW, the bike looks stunning!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

...I did hint that I considered that!

@GrumpyGarry121 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry TMF had to laugh at your face when you was pressure washing. Great content as usual, good to see you have a good British backbone and show your failures as well as the successes .

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

....I'm no expert and thought I may as well share my lesson! ....right now to the GS and the top loading spray gun....

@GrumpyGarry121 5 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer good luck, probably enjoying your content more than any other channel at the moment. Keep it up!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you - thank you!

@ticthedog9413 5 жыл бұрын

You should warm up the act 50, If Mrs Flyer is out take the slow cooker into the garage half filled with water put you a acf bottle in and put it on low heat.

@gordonLP 5 жыл бұрын

Wot, he's already used her best pink towel !

@davidmcloughlin5982 5 жыл бұрын

Panmanmack. Hi I also use a compressor to apply acf 50 but use an air brush kit, works superb you can get a very fine mist or aheavy application as desired.Hope this helps. Regards Panmanmack

@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.