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Orangesofa

Member Since: 10 Oct 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 214

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

M1 Protector or ACF50?

Are these products the same?

Is one better than the other? (ACF is more expensive but that doesn't always mean better...) Phil

8th Jan 2016 11:04am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20121

ACF 50 is great and relied upon. It works, simple as that.

8th Jan 2016 12:00pm

Orangesofa

Member Since: 10 Oct 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 214

Same could have been said for the Willys Jeep but didn't stop Maurice Wilks taking the principle and coming up with something better...

Phil

8th Jan 2016 12:04pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7890

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I was just this morning reading 'Funrover' "Defender 90 TD5 Rebuild / Tribute Build Thread" and coincidentally with a photo states he used "M1 Corrosion protector (like ACF50, but cheaper)".

I've only used ACF50 bought off Amazon for around £17 per can so not cheap.

link here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40309-15.html

8th Jan 2016 12:36pm

Vipergts

Member Since: 02 Oct 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 39

I smothered my Dodge Ram when it was brand new a year ago, all over the suspension and underside. Dirt washes off. I have re applied it twice in that period but all the nuts and bolts inc callipers and fittings are all still like new.

Great stuff and the even do a new one "Corrosion Block" thicker and the fella recommended this for the Landy

8th Jan 2016 8:03pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5034

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

Acf 50 is cheap I pay £9 from the place that does the annual inspection on the plane, although I think it might be £11 next time Mike

9th Jan 2016 2:23am

JMG

Member Since: 16 Apr 2014
Location: Surrey
Posts: 222

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Can the ac50 be sprayed onto the paintwork and left on to protect paint over worst of the winter?

9th Jan 2016 10:13am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2066

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

I spray ACF 50 all over the truck and it inevitably ends up on the paint. Ideally you do need to get it in those seams around the rear tub. I do spray specifically in on some areas of the painted bodywork and it seems to do the trick with very little corrosion is evident. Certainly makes it easier to clean.

It wipes off easy enough anyway, and I read that it's perfectly safe on the paint, but there are plenty of knowledgable and experienced forum members who will point you in the right direction.

Sadly, I enjoy the periodic rivet head ACF treatment.

Note to self - must get a life!

9th Jan 2016 5:36pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5034

I sprayed it in a few areas and as mentioned it goes on the paint.

I couldnt work out all the best places to spray it though...i sense a guide comping on

Mike

9th Jan 2016 6:09pm

Clive

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 467

2004 Defender 90 Td5 X-Tech LE Zambezi Silver

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10467....sion+guide

9th Jan 2016 7:46pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5034

Yeah seen that its just not good enough

Mike

10th Jan 2016 1:44am

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