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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 12, 2013 10:32:01 GMT -5
I wrote about this product in other posts, but there is an associated video that I believe will help all scooter riders whose machine ever gets wet. Considering that that video didn't get any views, I'm posting it as a separate issue in this category. There are people here who have used it far longer than I and I hope they'll testify, too, but this video says it all. This was me, last night, 1/11/13, gone crazy with the CorrosionX. (Can't hear the words over the scooter motor; don't need to).
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 14, 2013 10:18:13 GMT -5
Great test!
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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 14, 2013 14:13:58 GMT -5
Thanks, Greg. And right now, it's raining HEAVY outside, and... you guessed it.... film later...
And, later has arrived, here is test 2.
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Post by prodigit on Jan 14, 2013 19:27:15 GMT -5
The effectiveness of Corrosion X has been made clear multiple times already.
What's more interesting to report, is how it works, with soapy water (washing the bike); and how long it stays effective in rainy or dry weather
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 14, 2013 19:33:05 GMT -5
Well the thick stuff can stay on undersea cables for weeks at a time and not get washed off. Of course with a solvent it won't stay on nearly as long.
Greg
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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 14, 2013 21:21:24 GMT -5
The effectiveness of Corrosion X has been made clear multiple times already. What's more interesting to report, is how it works, with soapy water (washing the bike); and how long it stays effective in rainy or dry weather It was never made clear to me. First, I didn't see it anywhere used on scooters specifically for water protection. Secondly, I don't trust random reviews of anything--I need to see it for myself, so nothing was made clear to me until I got it, applied it, and tested it. Greg, I read somewhere that the heavy duty stuff does something like... I can't remember, makes plastic brittle or something; like you wouldn't want to use it on your wires because of the insulation. Heard anything about that? |
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Post by prodigit on Jan 14, 2013 22:04:47 GMT -5
Since it's an oil based thick liquid I find it hard to believe, but possible, and good to look into.
So far I haven't heard any bad side effects of WD40 and plastic; WD40 is basically the same thing, only thinner, and colorless.
I wrote corrosion x, but haven't had any response yet.
Corrosion X works best on steel or iron. It has less of an effect on chrome.
Corrosion X, when applied too thick, will attract all kinds of dirt. Apply a tiny bit on a small towel, and rub it on the steel parts (exhaust, handlebars, rims, ...), and leave a very thin layer.
Definitely soapy water affects corrosion x, possibly washes it all off; or at least washes off a lot of the stuff; and neutralizes certain agents within the product.
Normal water (rain) should not wash off corrosion X, unless it's hot water, under pressure, or it has a high level of acidity.
Acid water (acid rain) does not wash off corrosion X, but it does affect the additives within the product (neutralizes it) so that the corrosion X will become less effective against acids in perhaps the next acid rain fall.
(Acid rain is not rain that makes humans melt away when walking under it. It's rain that when measured is not perfectly neutral, but has some percentage of acidity).
Corrosion X is not just oil, but has additives that remove rust, protects against acids (Oxygen is an acid), and probably more....
I'm sure there's more to say about corrosion X than this.
I think valuable info would be:
How many times should I apply corrosion X to the metal parts, knowing I wash my bike weekly, or monthly?
Once after every wash? After every 2 washes?
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Post by wutzthedeal on Jan 14, 2013 22:43:32 GMT -5
That's a good question. I'd get some copper wiring and rig up a simple battery to LED configuration and occasionally dip it in/rub lightly with soapy water and then submerge it in saltwater and see if you can still get the bulb to come on, and see how many times that lasts. It's parallel, and not perfect, but its something. Then again, maybe instead of putting on more CorrosionX, which is relatively expensive (but worth it for what it prevents), you could modify your method of washing your bike (less abrasion, less acidic, etc.).
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