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09-01-2016, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
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Originally Posted by guccidude1
I use simple green also, but the household variety, cut 50% with water on the belly of my RV-9. It is really good on oil and exhaust stains and as you can see the link below, available at Walmart. Dan
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There have been many reports that the green household variety of Simple Green is corrosive to aluminum. The major issue is when it wicks into the seams, and stays there for a while. That's why Simple Green came out with the aviation version.
Someone who knows their chemicals might want to comment on the above, and the products' MSDS information.
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09-01-2016, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Irvine, CA
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You might find these FAQs from the Simple Green website interesting. Look under the letter ?A? and there is a question about using Simple Green on aircraft and another for using it on aluminum.
http://simplegreen.com/faqs/
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09-01-2016, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I use the orange based grease cutter.
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09-02-2016, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Boca Raton, FL BCT
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I get on a crawler about every six months and use Nu Finish liquid wax to clean and protect the belly. It easily removes all stains, oil, dirt, etc, and leaves a long lasting protection. Its safe, easy to apply and remove, and protects. I also get a good look at all rivets, lines, antennas while there.
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09-02-2016, 07:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 188
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Carbon-X
I have used Carbon-X stain remover for many years and have been very pleased with the results. I am able to clean exhaust soot and oil completely using Carbon-X at full strength and then rinse residue with water... Great stuff!
See this link to Aircraft Spruce for Carbon-X , Sporty's also carries it...
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...cokleenjet.php
Good luck.
Victor
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09-02-2016, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Acton, MA
Posts: 117
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Originally Posted by guccidude1
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And Home Depot
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09-02-2016, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Alexandria VA
Posts: 305
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Originally Posted by RFSchaller
I use the orange based grease cutter.
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Rich, are you saying that you use this product on your unpainted airplane?
Robert
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09-02-2016, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Elkton, Md.
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Carbon x will work well in a diluted state. Easy on the skin. A gallon will last forever. Cuts that crud quickly.
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09-02-2016, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: santa rosa CA
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I think simple green CAN affect bare aluminum, if not wiped or dried quickly. If I remember correctly I was told Simple green was aggressive to my mag wheels on one of my old race cars years ago, otherwise, it's a GREAT cleaner.
I wonder if running leaded AVgas or Auto fuel makes any difference?
I would guess the leaded fuel would leave more "stuff" to wipe off or clean.
Are you running AVgas or unleaded auto fuel?
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09-06-2016, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Robert,
No, my plane is painted.
Rich
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