Best rust inhibitor: How to prevent corrosion on your motorcycle with XCP, ACF-50, SDoc, WD-40, GT85

After a total of 12 months of testing, these are the best rust inhibitors for your motorcycle. Properly clean your bike and prep it for winter and it’ll survive the salt that can lead to corrosion and rust damage. Products like ACF-50, XCP Rust Blocker, Scottoiler FS 365 and TechCote ACS TC200 are popular among bikers when it comes to keeping rust at bay, but how good are they really? And once you’ve chosen one, what’s the best way to apply them?
📖 CONTENTS
▶️ 00:00​ Introduction
▶️ 00:47​ How the test was done
▶️ 01:48​ Timelapse results part 1
▶️ 04:42​ Timelapse results part 2
▶️ 06:04​ Graph of the results
▶️ 06:16​ Are they safe on all surfaces of your bike?
▶️ 08:13​ How sticky are they?
▶️ 09:15​ Recommended rust inhibitors
▶️ 10:05​ Best value rust proofer
▶️ 10:41​ Best buy rust inhibitors
▶️ 12:03​ How to rust proof your motorcycle
▶️ 15:36​ Verdict
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Big thanks to the companies that helped me with this test:
Evotech Performance, manufacturers of motorcycle parts & accessories.evotech-performance.com/
Accident repair specialist 4th Dimension. www.4th-dimension.co.uk/
Aftermarket screen manufacturer Skidmarx. www.skidmarx.co.uk/
Trail and adventure parts manufacturer Rally Raid products. www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/
Aftermarket and performance parts specialist B&C Express. www.bandcexpress.co.uk/
Rust inhibitors tested:
AC-90
ACF-50 aerosol can
ACF-50 / paint gun & compressor
Ammo .308
Bulldog BDX 01
GT85
Motorex Moto Protect
Muc-Off Motorcycle Protectant
Olive oil (extra virgin)
Scottoiler FS 365
SDoc 100 Corrosion Protectant
TechCote ACS TC200
Valvoline Multi-Spray
WD-40 Original
XCP Clear Coat / paint gun & compressor
XCP Clear Coat aerosol can
XCP Clear Coat spray bottle
XCP Rust Blocker / paint gun & compressor
XCP Rust Blocker aerosol can
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[@phillipk802]

I don’t normally comment on videos but the effort and quality of the knowledge and advice in this video is outstanding. Thanks very much.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! All the best, John

[@michaelbelfast1]

I am also a tester (a software tester). Your testing skills are awesome! Learning about products through detailed experiments and giving your excellent evaluations on them. Very talented at what you do, cheers!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! All the best, cheers, John

[@EpohDerf]

You absolutely nailed that video. Just bought a bike that had ACF50 applied regularly and am pleasantly surprised at how nice it is... However, I had no idea there were products that absolutely wiped the floor with it! Thanks for making such an irrefutable and thorough test.

[@andrewvickers4487]

Brilliant! Love the emphasis on attention to detail both in the testing and also with application methods.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! Cheers, John

[@willhorsley2105]

Tests were good, the tips at the end were excellent, many thanks 👍

[@tailtidy8185]

Such a great series of videos with fantastic in depth and concise information. Well done and keep safe.

[@rickchardet01]

I love these nerdy in depth videos!

[@branthurley2285]

Clear, logical & much appreciated advice. Thanks John & Bennetts.

[@christaylor5924]

Thanks so much John. Your reviews are absolutely superb. Keep up the great work.

[@adrianheffernan102]

Thanks for that, you put so much effort into these tests - Great video!

[@fredc323]

managed to get my hands on XCP's clear coat rust blocker here in the Philippines where it randomly rains in the middle of a hot sunny day - I ride my bike almost everyday and this product sure does help. Thanks for the thorough testing and review of these products!

[@srg-yo]

John, you truly are an asset to Bennetts / Bike Social and the WORLD’s biking community with this kind of practical and useful tests.Thank for all the work.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much - that's really kind! Cheers, John

[@DevonLad]

I love how above and beyond you go for your tests. You Sir, are a star!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! Cheers, John

[@christians131]

Awesome work! I have a lot of respect for our friends over in the UK for having to deal with such bad weather

[@vyrnmn]

The weather here is manageable if you wear the right gear, but the road salt is truly terrible if you ride all year round!

[@garypunter412]

Outstanding job and what a chore you set yourself there Jon. Top job mate and much appreciated.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Gary! Cheers, John

[@stevenm936]

Finally an objective scientific presentation comparing the products I have questions about. Appreciate your disclosure that you have no commercial bias. Thank you very much for your time and efforts!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! All the best, John

[@KingPeachful]

I’ve not been rust protecting my bike post all washes. It makes a heck of a lot of sense.

[@Ferbeldeyberb]

Good video again, thanks. It’s refreshing to see vids with no hidden agenda. 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! Cheers, John

[@VictorVictor-hq7ui]

Great comparison! Thanks.

[@PanamaSticks]

Thank you. VERY thorough testing.

[@robertkelsall8136]

Great unbiased reviews without pushing us to a sponsor. Thanks for the video. Really helpful

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! Cheers, John

[@CraftyMrRyan]

Brilliant video!

[@brettwilletts]

Great work again John, please keep up the videos.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! Cheers, John

[@903lew]

This is some of the best consumer advice I've seen in a very long time. Very, very well done.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! Cheers, John

[@noxx_supra7481]

Thank you very very much for this! The time and effort you've taken to do this and the value of this knowledge is priceless!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@cornholio1962]

I've always used XCP products on all of my bikes ,great review and test again, thanks for taking time to help us all

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

[@BlackThor15]

Brilliant, simply brilliant!! Thank you very much for the work and sharing it to all of us, well done!! 👍👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@duckbeneathpigeons]

Great video, thanks so much for taking the time 👍🏻

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, John

[@beggsyful]

What a brilliantly conducted test! That is a massive help thank you. Subscribed

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

[@zedddddful]

Superb work John I'm sure i speak for a lot of bikers saying we appreciate all the hard work you do I just started using xcp clear coat so far so good 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks SO much! Glad you liked it. Cheers, John

[@doccops]

Wow amazingly good review, thanks!

[@jameswelsh5672]

Wow! what dedication to testing you have done. What a great informative video. Well done.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! All the best, John

[@berkayt5319]

This was what I was exactly looking for, thank you for your efforts mate, top notch

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@berkayt5319]

@@bennettsbikesocial cheers mate, godspeed

[@kostakis3]

An other extensive serious video. Thanks a mil !

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! All the best, John

[@dazbrugernavn]

AWESOME VIDEO! thanks for the dedication

[@nickedwards5440]

Very comprehensive test, very impressive

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thank you! Cheers! John

[@theordinaryathlete]

What a great test. Very thoroughly done. Thanks.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thank you! All the best, John

[@masdto]

Absolute gold!

[@paulsmith2960]

Interesting test with enlightening results, Thank you.

[@benashton1011]

Another great test John!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@antoineallard8788]

This video deserves a million views... Its a complete scientific analysis without the shady markenting influences.... Cheers from Belgium ;)

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@bm7760]

Excellent. A lot of work went into this. Subscribed.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! All the best, John

[@fasterdon]

Superb in depth info, great video, your a star

[@ferociousfrankie]

Wow, very thorough, and appreciate the methodology you developed.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, John

[@Obi1Fdz]

Thank you 🙏 I’m at ease now, there so many products with disclaimers of all sorts out there didn’t know what was good or how good they claimed to be. Cheers

[@ThomasMoore.1]

Excellent video

[@jamest5149]

I think you are the only person doing this level of detail, even Project Farm doesn’t get to this level. Keep it up 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

That is indeed high praise! Cheers, John

[@forddriver8827]

I'm here because I am interested in automotive corrosison. The most thorough and transparent test I have seen. Well done, superb job.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! All the best, John

[@iancooper3560]

Excellent and informative video. I received a test kit from XCP and the rust blocker was the best product I've ever used. 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers! John

[@cubtestdummy]

XCP = mind blown. Thanks for such a comprehensive product review.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

[@lookoutleo]

My goodness that's in-depth. I'm looking for rust proofer for my car I think I'll use your advice or my vehicle. Thankyou for sharing

[@tucker9162]

Thank You John.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

No worries! Cheers, John

[@karlrod4699]

That was a brilliant video!

[@Labgorilla]

Xcp are rightfully highlighting this excellent piece in their sales blurb. Based on your recommendation I have switched to their product today

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! I have another one of these to do, covering more new products (including a new version of XCP Clear Coat). Cheers, John

[@cpuuk]

Good stuff, thanks for bringing it to us.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! Cheers, John

[@craigmayall7513]

Bloody good work!! Great vid.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thank you! Cheers, John

[@tonymontana897]

I just came upon this and may I say, Great effort mate. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Can I suggest next time, could you write the tags a bit clearer please. I had a hard time trying to read the different products. Love the ZX9R too. I have 2 E2 models myself.

[@h8510129]

Awesome stuff!! Amazing testings.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! Cheers, John

[@theflyingyetti_666]

That’s some effort doing that video, thanks very much 👌

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

[@jumbodog5955]

Thank you for this

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@MrPRosseti]

XCP is a top product. I use it for everything - motorcycles, cars and RC models.

[@Illhumpagorilla]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Glad you liked it! Cheers, John

[@timnelson9545]

Another mammoth effort! Really interesting that the aerosol cans came out better than the paint-sprayers as I’ve seen a few forum advocate that paint-sprayers are the only way to go. Great testing and really informative!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

A paint gun can help drive the protectant into the nooks and crannies as it mists in there, but it's not got the same level of protection. Cheers, John

[@marktorbay]

A bit late but I wanted to say a massive thank you. I had been using 2 of the brands which didn't even rank. And as for "why not on brake discs" a friend of ours 20 years ago sprayed a moisture repellent all over everything (including his discs) and when he had to touch his brakes, he did a Tom cruise and "flew right by" and crashed, he was OK but not the bike. Anyway as I said a big thanks for the video, subbed 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks so much! And glad your mate is okay! Cheers, John

[@Supracrm]

Great vid as always thank you

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! Cheers, John

[@AubMar]

Fantastic Video - Thank you so much!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

[@leewatkeys9065]

Such a lot of effort you put in , thank you. Previously used ACF 50 and had applied by all year biker, then one year he said I could have XCP rust blocker but was stickier so I stuck with ACF. The last 2 winters I’ve done it myself with XCP clear coat. Great review 👍🏻

[@bennettsbikesocial]

It was having my bike done by AYB that I picked up on the compressor method of application; they certainly do a good job for a very fair price. Cheers, John

[@mikevalentine9556]

Thx for your time...great vid and info. California blocks from the beach can be hard on your bike. Even with a good cover.😎✌

[@aymarx1]

Can’t wait to see the Lanoguard test, it’s supposed to be the best. Great vid well done.

[@Tainted-Soul]

WOW thanks a lot for this Video ? information this is a gold mine XPC is the way to go for me . Even though I dont ride when the Salt and grit is plastered over the roads

[@brianabela4720]

thanks for the time

[@ChristRegeneration]

Outstanding 👏👏👏

[@aeror115]

Thanks buddy Great video

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! Cheers, John

Fantastic video!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@mikeattheimagebusiness6215]

Thank you for this test, it’s so good to see some objective comparison. It would be good to see the performance of Lanoguard in the future too.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Mike! Lanoguard will be on the next test, but it will be a while before that one's out! Cheers, John

[@sigis72]

After the first video I started going with XCP Rust Blocker aerosol and never looked back. That stuff sticks like glue and provides 10/10 rust protection, just know it will burn away and stain your exhaust pipes.

[@tweetchris46]

Excellent video as always, thanks.....This is why I don’t ride through the winter.

[@paulsven7923]

Wow comprehensive - so glad I live in Australia

[@bennettsbikesocial]

I'd rather have rain than Black Widows! Cheers, John

[@Jim553just]

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[@soulrebelno1]

Think I'll go with TechCote ACS TC200 spray for the bits I can see, and XCP Rust Blocker applied with a compressor for the bits I can't see! Great video, keep up the good work. 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Sounds like a good combo. Cheers, John

[@senthilkumar-mc2ui]

I admire the time & effort you put behind the previous & this rust inhibitors performance videos. As for the next one if you could include wurth corrosion protection spray in the line that would be of great help. Thank you.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Will do. Cheers, John

[@NishadAbdulkhader]

Hi John..many thanks for the effort going into making this video ..excellent..for your kind info there is an ASTM D130 method for copper corrosion .you may adopt something similar in future if suitable ..Good luck

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers... that could be useful for wiring, though the copper core's rarely exposed. Still, would be a good test, thanks! John

[@UrgetoRide]

8:07 DONT FORGET seat and controls ! Don't ask me how I know .. Fantastic vid as usual John

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Good call! Cheers, John

[@andrewwelbourn9577]

Brilliant video. Really helpful. I’ll be buying a compressor and spray gun for next Winter and moving from ACF50 cans to XCP.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Aldi must be due to bring their compressor back into stock soon too! Cheers, John

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video thanks stay safe looking forward to more videos 🇬🇧👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks, you too! Cheers, John

[@MiteshParmar]

I don't own a bike, but came here to protect my tools (pilar drill, table saw, hand tools, clamps, etc) Due to poor shed, they are getting rusty. Excellent video! I think I have a much better idea of what to get now. Many thanks.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Glad to help! Cheers, John

[@colinwills4163]

In the eighties we used to coat the bike in Waxoyl… a swine to get off after the winter but kept the worst of the salt off.

[@FMStrazzeri]

If I may suggest something, its a very good thing to also talk about how some of these products "treat" rust after its already there. I had this on my GS's front axle bolt , and wheel weights. Scrubbed with a brass brush and applied ACF50 its went black and shiny, looks brand new and is protected. Applied it directly to my center stand that was also having rust issues and again the ACF50 blackened it out and seems to have neutralized the rust.. not sure if its permanent or if it will hold up after a thorough wash but it did seem to bring up those pieces back to a normal look. I'm not sure the other products advertise rust treatment as something they do but would be something to test and perhaps educate us as not everyone has a brand new shiny bike. Awesome content as always!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Good call, cheers, John

[@BossPredatorAcoustics]

You just saved a lot of us an incredible amount of time and disappointment trying products on our bikes... only to find rust the following season. Exceptional work and greatly appreciated!!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

[@jienarocarlomarfil2406]

This is so much information for 16mins of screen time! I really appreciate this kind of stuff. May i get some advice? Which among these are best to use for underchassis of old cars?(with some moderate rust of course) to prevent further rust.

[@neilm58]

Thank you for this - very helpful. If you do the test again, perhaps you could include Jenolite Rust Shield which I have heard good things about.

[@jet1ok]

A superb review covering all aspect you could want to know about- could you include the BiltHamber Dynax UC product next time please - thanks

[@Grahamvfr]

Really useful update, as I don't ride in winter, think the xcp clearcoat will be perfect, prior to touring (touring?, remember that)

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Only a few more days for the UK at least, and we'll be able to tour in our own countries if nothing else! Cheers, John

[@RideSafeNSmart]

Bilt hamber atom mac seems good, can use that on discs as well 😊

[@franktreadwell3442]

Outstanding!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! All the best, John

[@onegaming8317]

Why the hell don't u have more view and followers,this s such a cool video with so much effort

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Hopefully we'll keep growing. Cheers, John

[@skianddance]

Take a bow John you've saved many viewers so much time and money! For myself just prior to watching I was about to buy Jenolite rust shield and wonder whether it might be included in your tests? and also might you use your used plates to compare rust removal treatments for use prior to applying a blocker.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! I'll add that to the list for the next instalment. I think for rust removal I'd have to ensure all the plates were consistently corroded... one to think about for a future project. Cheers, John

[@karlosh9286]

Brilliant . Very methodical. My plan on corrosion protection, and also for my protection , is to be a fair weather motorcyclist, and roll the bike back into my insulated and extremely water tight shed where I run a desiccant type dehumidifier . Yeah, let's not consider the electricity cost for running a desiccant type (not compressor type, they don't work in cold places) dehumidier ! I'm probably also going to use some XCP spray after watching this.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

You can never give the bike too much love! Cheers, John

[@newmillennial4248]

How do you protect the brake disc carriers? He said not to spray them but mine are starting to rust.

[@86Bilal2k8]

New to biking and have to store mine outside. Literally just bought a bottle of ACF50 from SBS as everyone was raving about it. Might go for XCP clear coat now 🤔

[@bennettsbikesocial]

ACF does still work and it looks great, but in my tests it doesn't have the staying power of XCP. Keep using it, but I'd top it up every month. Cheers, John

[@judgejury605]

One variable you have never addressed in all your vids which is an inherent factor in engines is how these products perform under heat!

[@PaulMorris-UK]

Epic measurement geekery. Many thanks for a very useful video. I love the real world, accessible approach to sorting out the best from the 'just ok' Can I propose Bilt Hamber ATOM-MAC corrosion inhibitor for the next test? Apparently its safe for use on brake disks at 1 to 2% and can be used during rinsing..

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Paul! Cheers, John