Canopy / Windscreen cleaner polish

[Sam Buchanan]

Originally Posted by rightrudder

What are you guys using for day-to-day canopy cleaning? I'm not so concerned with scratch removal (I've got some Meguiar's stuff that works well for that, and I've heard the Plexus recommendations), but something mild for bug and smudge duties. Thanks!

Best thing I've found is liquid dihydrogen monoxide applied with a synthetic chamois.

[Chkaharyer99]

I've been using plain water on a terry cloth towel. I place the dry towel on the wind screen, pour clean water on it and let it marinate a few to loosen the dried bugs. Dry with a clean dry cloth. Works very well.

[rv7charlie]

Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan

Best thing I've found is liquid dihydrogen monoxide applied with a synthetic chamois.

I use the same chemical, but I've read that a clean digit tip from a Homo Sapiens is the safest tool.

I do use something like
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Wate.../dp/B00II5YADC
to remove the chemical.

Charlie

[zampano]

Ammonia Free Windex and a microfiber cloth, for the occasional really stuck on things Turtle Wax Bug And Tar Remover.

[flyingriki]

Originally Posted by RV8JD

http://www.brillianize.com

See this thread for other ideas:

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ht=brillianize

REALLY like this stuff. Easy on and off, unlike plexus where it seem as you can't get it all off without looking from all angles and rubbing and rubbing....

[Plummit]

Originally Posted by rightrudder

What are you guys using for day-to-day canopy cleaning? I'm not so concerned with scratch removal (I've got some Meguiar's stuff that works well for that, and I've heard the Plexus recommendations), but something mild for bug and smudge duties. Thanks!

I first spray the plastic with soft water until the water runs off the windscreen with the surface dust. I then use a clean micro fiber to wipe the water off. Each wipe is from top to bottom, and I turn or fold the micro fiber so that each wipe is with a clean piece of cloth. I then use 201 plastic polish spray from Aircraft Spruce to polish the windshield, again with a clean microfiber using up and down vertical strokes.

It's a technique I learned when I was actively flying sailplanes and it works well for me. The most important thing is to try and rinse the dust off first, as that's what causes the scratches the impede visibility. YMMV

~Marc

[aerhed]

ElCheapo furniture polish. Definitely not windex. Also, my homo sapiens digits leave scratches.

[Carl Froehlich]

Never any household stuff like Pledge.

Novus #1 for everyday cleaning.
Novus #2 for any light scratches or fog (like paint overspray)
Novus #3 for bad scratches.

A 2 quart jug of Novus #1 will last for a decade of use. All are available at Aircraft Spruce.

Carl

[Kyle Boatright]

Originally Posted by Carl Froehlich

Never any household stuff like Pledge.

Novus #1 for everyday cleaning.
Novus #2 for any light scratches or fog (like paint overspray)
Novus #3 for bad scratches.

A 2 quart jug of Novus #1 will last for a decade of use. All are available at Aircraft Spruce.

Carl

Exactly. The Novus products are a good value and work well.

If my canopy is dusty, I'll give it a squirt with plain old water to wash the dust off before I begin rubbing it with anything.

[aerhed]

Hmmm. I know cropdusters that use pledge by the case. A can per day. What's your problem with it?