Protecting your ebike in damp and wintery weather. ACF-50 protection

[breadpud]

Hi, I've seen some threads about ACF-50 here, which is good. I'm asking more specifically if ebike owners here use ACF-50 on the hub motors though? My first ebike coming soon. It will be used a lot for commuting all year round; in all weathers and kept in an outside shed when not in use. Do users here who use ACF-50 go as far to get it inside the hub motor and electronics (except the LCD it says on the can) to keep the damp and rain from them?

 

[Nealh]

Never use d it on any of my bikes for the years I have been on here, never yet had an issue riding all year round come rain,shine or snow.

 

[richtea99]

I was under the impression it's useful for stopping corrosion rather than a water repellant, but maybe it does both?:

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i.e. apply it to components that might rust.

The other angle is that if you want protection in the hub, you'll need something that doesn't conduct electric, so maybe WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner:

WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner

A non-conductive spray that is suitable for use on all sensitive electrical components. It provides excellent cleaning with minimal fuss, and removes dirt, dust, condensation and flux residue with ease. Simply spray on and allow the product to dry before powering up. The WD-40 fast drying...

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[Fordulike]

Have used ACF-50 for years on my electric bikes and cars. Awesome stuff for keeping rust at bay, but admittedly never used it on electronic components.

I do believe it's electrically inert (does that sound correct?), so should be safe to spray on circuit boards etc.

 

[richtea99]

I was under the impression it's useful for stopping corrosion rather than a water repellant, but maybe it does both?:

Turns out it's OK for electrics as well. From that page, which I had missed:
- 'Approved for use on electrics & engines '

 

[breadpud]

Never use d it on any of my bikes for the years I have been on here, never yet had an issue riding all year round come rain,shine or snow.

That's good to know

 

[breadpud]

Yes, it's non conductive. I'm mainly concerned about the bike sitting in the shed after heavy rain and in damp conditions. You don't ACF-50 your bits in your car in winter though, so perhaps I should'nt be too worried.

 

[Nealh]

If the bike is sitting in damp shed then it will be prudent to protect it, the only reason I never use it is because my bikes are sited in;
1. A sometimes cold but dry porch bike can simply drip dry.
2. The hallway by a rad.
3. In a very dry garage that's usually above freezing unless we get a real cold one (which hasn't occurred for many a year).

 

[breadpud]

If the bike is sitting in damp shed then it will be prudent to protect it, the only reason I never use it is because my bikes are sited in;
1. A sometimes cold but dry porch bike can simply drip dry.
2. The hallway by a rad.
3. In a very dry garage that's usually above freezing unless we get a real cold one (which hasn't occurred for many a year).

Thanks. I think ACF-50 will be useful. Perhaps not internally at the moment. It will drip dry in the shed.

 

[Fordulike]

Thanks. I think ACF-50 will be useful. Perhaps not internally at the moment. It will drip dry in the shed.

Just a tip, if you plan to buy a can of the spray. Don't spray it on the area you want to cover, it goes everywhere. Just spray the stuff into the can lid and apply with a quarter or half inch paint brush.

 

[breadpud]

Just a tip, if you plan to buy a can of the spray. Don't spray it on the area you want to cover, it goes everywhere. Just spray the stuff into the can lid and apply with a quarter or half inch paint brush.

I used to use it on my motorbike. I still have 1/2 can. But that tip with the brush is an excellent idea