New Street Twin, And Acf-50

Hi And Welcome in, nice bike, quite a change from a 675 'Tona!
You pretty much answered your own question, spray everything metal except the discs, and electrics would benefit from a squirt too.

 

Not too difficult with this warm weather we've been having but make sure the can is warmed up before you apply it otherwise acf50 is harder to apply. I keep my can in the airing cupboard!

 

Spray some ACF on a microfibre cloth (and keep the cloth in a plastic bag) after each wash a quick wipe down of headers and potential area that will tarnish, will keep everything neatly protected and stops it being sprayed everywhere. It is also very good on plastics, particularly black, it gives it a nice sheen.

 

+1, have a cloth specifically for applying, and use that to spread around, cos the spray is a bit crap. I also Ave an 1"brush I keep for use as well. I don't put on plastic or shiny painted bodywork, but everywhere else.

 

Newbie to bikes, ordered some of this magic stuff, should I coat the painted bits or not. I get not to go near brakes, tyres, seat and grips, but led to believe all else is game?

 

Leave the ACF off the painted parts Reepoh. If you put it on any engine/exhaust parts it will smoke when it gets warm but soon burns off.

One of these is useful for getting it into those hard to reach places.

http://www.wilko.com/paint-brushes+rollers/wilko-nook-and-cranny-brush-1in/invt/0343174

 

Thank folks

 

Bear in mind that ACF50 is an oil and will creep in to the hard to reach places, so no need to gloop it on, just a fine covering over any metal likely to tarnish except brake discs.

 

Thanks

 

Thanks. Needed same answer.