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It's probably similar paint to the stuff I've had on a number of motorbikes. It shouldn't wear off but it may well chip or lift eventually on edges and let corrosion take place. So it does need a certain amount of tlc.

player99,

talking about paint dissolving...I just removed the black paint from the original Aircleaner, that holds like Hell! I let it soak into acetone for 24 hours and scratched it of while it was soaked, took me 2 hours to have it removed. I have polished it to make it look more vintage like. I will post some pictures soon...nice look

No I don't think the paint will dissolve. Corrosion can get under the edge of paint finishes and spread (filiform corrosion). Being an (ex) aircraft engineer, I know all about that. It is easier to polish a bit of surface corrosion from a natural finish than remove it and restore the painted finish. Easiest of all is to prevent the corrosion in the first place with something like ACF50, a good product.

The black paint will change to dark grey on the long turn. A very dark grey...
I've experienced that on motor bikes I owned.

Still looks better than corroded aluminium (my private point of view), as corrosion happens not uniform but spotty.

Thanks for posting the picture. Looks immaculate.

I have not heard of AC50 before. Does it offer good protection against salt? Unfortunately lately they spread this stuff almost every night on English roads even if its only a slight chance of a frost. Councils covering their backs against litigation. Unfortunately it ruins bicycle's and I guess exposed parts on Three Wheelers. I have always used waxoil to protect against salt on my bikes. Is AC 50 as good as waxoil? If its in an aerosol it certainly looks to be more convenient to get at hard to get parts?

ACF50 will,help protect against salt .... Many winter bikers use it.
It does work itself into all crevices etc
BUT beware the dreaded salt!

I think that it is either a case of enjoying the car throughout the winter, and getting it ruined, or put it away for the worst months, and help it stay in a condition you would be proud of.

Years ago,I did one dry journey in a Caterham, after the roads had been salted, and even though I washed it down as thoroughly as I could, it had to go away wet in the garage, and the damage after that was incredible, even the suspension bolts were rusted in, in spite of using a smear of 'coppaslip' when I assembled the car. Since then, I have never given in to the temptation to take this sort of car out in the winter, unless I am 100% certain there is no salt around.

Gone are the days when if you saw a gritter out one would expect heavy snow. Here in Gloucestershire they salt even if there's a slightest risk of a bit of ice on the windscreen. Last year they started as early as October! The last was in April so that's a long time not taking ones favourite vehicle out for a spin.

I think one has to avoid driving on days where there is spray. For instance today it is bright and sunny. The roads are covered with ingrained salt after a week of frosts but I wouldn't hesitate going out in a special car or bike that has been protected with waxoil etc as the roads are bone dry.
As soon as any rain appears I agree best leave in the garage.

After reading this post I'll definitely be trying some ACF 50 out in aerosol form.
Reading the comments on this topic the non bright pack seems to be the best way to go. Shame as I love the full polished engine but at least it will save me a lot of money too.

Just an idea to make the Aircleaner look a little more vintage like

A great improvement Smaug

Unfortunately I don't have the patience to do this myself...