Rust is the enemy of the motorcyclist, especially if you ride all year round, whatever the weather. Once corrosion sets in it is extremely hard to get rid of and can make a once beautiful machine look decidedly second-hand in a remarkably short space of time. But help is at hand with a variety of rust prevention products.
Rust-prevention sprays are a simple and effective way to ward off corrosion before it sets in. A quick application of rust-prevention spray (taking care to avoid getting it on the brake discs) should ensure that the metal parts stay rust-free, the plated areas resist corrosion and furring up and fasteners remain unseized.
So which are the best rust-prevention products on the market? Here are our favourites.
The best rust prevention products
1. Scottoiler FS 365
Best for value
Description
A blend of mineral oil, surfactant, anti-corrosion additives and water which together are claimed
2. WD-40
Best all rounder
Description
WD-40 (which actually stands for Water Displacement) is a multi-purpose product, that as well as
3. Muc-Off 909 Bike Protect
The best rust prevention for post-wash use
Description
We've featured a lot of Muc-Off products here before and with good reason u2013 they work, and the
4. SDoc S-Doc 100 Motorcycle Corrosion Protectant
Easiest to apply
Description
Claimed to seal metal components against rust by displacing any moisture and then lubricating the
5. ACF-50 Motorcycle And Automotive All Metal Anti-Corrosion Spray
Best against salt corrosion
Description
Claimed by its manufacturers to contain a state-of-the-art anti-corrosion/lubrication compound,
6. XCP Rust Blocker - High Performance Rust Protection Spray
Best protection for your money
Description
Marketed as a soft, anti-corrosive compound, XCP Professional Rust Blocker creates a soft,
7. TechCote Anti Corrosion Spray
A good alternative
Description
Getting good reviews on the SportsBikeShop website, TechCote ACS (Anti Corrosion Spray) displaces
What is rust?
Rust is iron oxide and is the result of the oxidation, or corrosion, of iron. To form, rust requires three ingredients – iron, oxygen (in the air) and moisture (water). Remove either the air or moisture and it can’t form, which is what rust-preventers attempt to do in the absence of paint or a protective finish. Salt makes rust worse as salt water is a better conductor of electricity so the electrolysis reaction that causes corrosion takes place much faster.