furio Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hello, I was just wondering what you use to clean the outside surface of your aircraft with. In particular the area where the exhaust builds up and leaves a greasy film. Can anyone recomend a suitable cleaner. thanks Furio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 What is the surface made of? nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Aeroshell Flight Jacket Oil and Exhaust Remover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furio Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Nev, the aircraft is not that old and is painted aluminium. i'm looking for a reliable product that won't damage the surface but will remove the greasy buildup from under the aircraft at the point where the exhaust exits. also if this product helps remove the wildlife (bugs) that happens to collect on the front surfaces eg leading edge then that would be great. currently i have been using water for the bugs but need to keep remove the sludge. thanks for the recommendation dj. F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 For bugs etc - Aeroshell Touch and Go. Not sure if it is still available in Aus. Mr Sheen works well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Barr's Bugs is good for Guttus Insectus. It softens the gunk and warmwater will then remove it. For exhaust stain, try kerosene in warm water. (I know it doesn't mix but it works and doesn't harm paint) Finish with a bit of water rubbing compound and an auto polish. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hello,I was just wondering what you use to clean the outside surface of your aircraft with. In particular the area where the exhaust builds up and leaves a greasy film. Can anyone recomend a suitable cleaner. thanks Furio Hi , In case you don't know, for aluminium you need acid neutral products, Maguires have an auto wash that is acid neutral, not the wash and wax one, its available at most auto shops including supa cheap. It works ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We use a product called Shift-it which we buy from a local auto parts shop. There is also X-it which is supplied by Aviall. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongie Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Ive been told mr sheen is good, and also that it's is good for use on lexan or plexiglas windscreens? Apparently takes all those light scratches out of them. Can anyone confirm or refute that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I've been using Mr Sheen on fabric aeroplanes for about 30 years. Including plexiglass windscreens however I generally use Plexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 another one is sunlight soap - good gear I reckon - the good old cake of yellow soap - and plenty cheap to - soap it on with a rag and then come back for a second go and the exhause gunk goes you can use for other things as well having matrimonial problems ?; give your wife a good hot bath in sunlight soap - these problems will also be fixed in no time .... as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 My wife is self cleaning, so I don't have to wash her myself. Happy to scrub her back though. Neev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Regarding the aeroplanes some of the degreaser's are caustic. I've completely given up using them on motorbikes as a residue around aluminium is exactly WHAT YOU DON'T NEED. Caps key stuck but I'll leave it. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mAgNeToDrOp Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Incidentally there is an article in the latest Flight Safety Australia magazine that may be worth a read. http://casa.grapevine.com.au/lists/lt.php?id=Y0UCAAIFCAMDUh9VBwcGTAgBAQACAQ%3D%3D (Download the PDF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 One BIG thing to consider when cleaning an aircraft is that if you have a "Plastic" fantastic, using many of these polishes like Mr Sheen etc will cause complications if you ever need to do a small repair. I believe they leave some kind of residue that will have an adverse impact on the repair and that special processes will need to be done prior to the repair. If the person doing the repair doesn't know that you have used these types of polishes then you/they will have problems. Exactly what all this means I do not know as I am only saying what I have been told but say it to get extra info from anyone that may know more. The other thing is to only use pH Neutral cleaners...even water isn't pH neutral. More info at: http://www.composiclean.com/id24.html Also to see the impacts on washing your aircraft even with just water over a long period of time: http://www.composiclean.com/id26.html As a cheap plug, the Recreational Flying Clear Prop Shop carries the Composiclean product range 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Cannot find cleaning products in the shop. Guidance please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Cannot find cleaning products in the shop. Guidance please? I will add them in the next day or so...there are thousands of products that are not displayed in the online shop so you can always give me a ring on what ever you may need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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