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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253  
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No but keep the tin inside for a bit or warm it up because its thixatropic with temperature (ie it gets thick
 ). What I do with mine is just bring it inside the night before I want to use it, or if its desperate put it in a caffetiere for 5 mins with some hot water.
It goe much further if you spray a bit on a rag then wipe it on rather than spray direct a lots is wasted that way. |
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8th Feb 2012 8:13pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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I've just ordered a "quart" of ACF-50 in liquid form for that very reason.
I can put it into a trigger-pack if I want to spray it...or... ...paint it on to prevent overspray (i.e. near brake disks, or near the aux drive belt in the engine bay)  Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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8th Feb 2012 8:21pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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Still best when its at room temp Martin
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8th Feb 2012 8:23pm |
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| bolampau Member Since: 06 Jan 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 100 
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Thanks Folks,
will start spraying the car tomorrow, if the weather holds?! |
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8th Feb 2012 8:25pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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You can put it on in the cold without any issues as long as the liquid is a decent temp when you start. But by spraying you'll go through a can in no time at all, believe me, I've made that mistake
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8th Feb 2012 8:47pm |
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| bolampau Member Since: 06 Jan 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 100
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Thanks BigMike, good advice, so will spray onto a rag. Maybe a silly question, but does it wash off when you clean the car? |
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8th Feb 2012 8:51pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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Not a silly question at all, but no, it doesnt. If you scrub it it will come off, but if its just water not under very high pressure it's fine. You'll see the water beading on the areas you've put it. On a Defender, us it on all bolt heads, wipe the rear crossmember with it, door locks, wheel nuts, wheels, in fact any area there is any kind of exposed ally or steel at all. Front bumper too, engine bay, hinges, anywhere you think really. Also good is to wipe window surrounds with it. It makes them look good and keeps the water away.
You really only need to do it a couple of times a year. |
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8th Feb 2012 8:57pm |
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| XS Pete Member Since: 13 Jan 2011 Location: Suffolk Posts: 632  
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Bearing in mind that this stuff was developed by the Lear Corp in Canada for use inside aircraft box sections and behind skins, and the outside airtemperature at altitude reaches -56C, I don't think the cold temperatures we're experiencing at the moment are likely to affect its properties.
Warming it up though does make it a lot easier to get out of the aerosol or pump dispenser. Pete |
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9th Feb 2012 3:53pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Mine came through today, ordered on Monday The little pump dispenser looks a great idea  and a lot cheaper then aerosols... |
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9th Feb 2012 4:07pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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The pumps can be temperamental - just like me really
 Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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9th Feb 2012 5:03pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412
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Jeez, if the pumps are that bad - stick to aerosols John
http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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9th Feb 2012 5:04pm |
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| bolampau Member Since: 06 Jan 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 100
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I used the aerosol today and it was a doddle.
It reminded me of gun oil spray that I used years ago. Thanks to everyone for their advice, Paul |
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9th Feb 2012 5:24pm |
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