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07-01-2018, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Collinsville, IL
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I can't find a reference now, but remember reading that fabric softeners contain an element (maybe silicone?) that will cause fish eyes in your paint when you paint your aircraft. I have not used fabric softeners in my laundry since.
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07-01-2018, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NC25
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Just did a test of Hydrogen Peroxide (3% solution) and my go to cleaner (Water) on my very dirty bug covered wing. Sprayed both on and waited 1-minute. Then wiped. The 3% Hydrogen Peroxide cleaned a little nicer but not sure it is worth the extra cost over water.
After 20-years of RV-6 flying, I am still looking for something better, easier, and not a lot of money. Have found several products that cost a lot more than water that work better BUT not worth the extra cost considering what I pay for water.
When I get bugs that are hard to remove with microfiber cloth and water, I will go to my backup bug remover, a " Clay Bar" that I use on my ground bound vehicles. I never use the "Clay Bar" on plexi but I do on my paint.
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07-01-2018, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Foley, Al
Posts: 563
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I just ordered the Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish mentioned in post #4. I liked what he had to say about it. I've always used just a spray bottle of water. Of course the critters are easiest to remove right after landing but...... I do get lazy sometimes and wait a few days. They are dried on tight by then requiring a good bit of the elbow grease to remove. I like the idea of the polish keeping the surface of the aircrafts leading edges cleaned/polished. Seems the bugs would come off easier. We'll see!
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Foley, Alabama
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07-01-2018, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: chattanooga,tn
Posts: 231
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I use the Honda cleaner as well, but don?t everyone go out and buy it! It?s still fairly cheap.
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07-01-2018, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 436
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Aero Cosmetics Wash/Wax All
https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Cosmetic...waterless+wash
I use this stuff, sprayed on liberally and then go over it with the small scrubby they include in the kit to get the crusty bugs off...safe for the aircraft, does a good job and cleans/waxes all at the same time.
?No oxidizers? sounds like a good idea to me, too...
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RV-7/N75WV
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New Braunfels, Texas (KBAZ)
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07-02-2018, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 132
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Plain water works fine, especially if used immediately after flying. Wet one end of a bath towel with water, and use the rest of the towel to wipe off the water.
If you apply Rejex (available from Aircraft Spruce and elsewhere) to the leading edges, usually the bugs will wipe off with one pass and almost zero effort. You won't believe how easy it is to remove bugs till you try it after using Rejex.
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07-02-2018, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Lenox, Michigan
Posts: 178
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Quote:
Aero Cosmetics Wash/Wax All
https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Cosmetic...waterless+wash
I use this stuff, sprayed on liberally and then go over it with the small scrubby they include in the kit to get the crusty bugs off...safe for the aircraft, does a good job and cleans/waxes all at the same time. “No oxidizers” sounds like a good idea to me, too...
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I had used this product 10+ years ago and it worked good. the issue I had was the cost after shipping. I always had to order it. I just couldn't drive to a local business and purchase some. The other small issue I had was the extra rubbing it took to get the product to shine, kind of like waxing. Still a good product though.
Like I said in the prior post, the Honda Product is just exceptional and can be purchased at any Honda motorcycle shop. No mail order required.
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07-04-2018, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Just Minutes from KBVI!
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Is the Honda stuff OK for windows/plexi? The description says safe for "all plastics" but...
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07-04-2018, 05:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: OH
Posts: 140
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Griots garage dry wash or quick speed shoe both work wonders and do not scratch if used with a good microfiber tool. The Dry wash has been around for a while and is great on any painted finished will work on plexiglass.
The proper way to use it is wet down the surface and wipe with one cloth and polish with second. I have a friend who is a multi year winner of the Porsche club concours prep. He uses this and it works very well. This is especial true if water is not available. Griot's micro cloths are the best I have seen. You can get deals with the cloths and the speed shine or dry wash.
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07-04-2018, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Lenox, Michigan
Posts: 178
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I never used The Honda Cleaner & Polish on my canopy. Believe it or not I use Rain-X window cleaner on my canopy. Been using that for at least 10 years. My plane doesn't have all the fancy stuff like you RV guys. I don't have windshield wipers (-:! Never even tried using the Honda stuff on the canopy?
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US Army 2nd/17th Air Cav 101st Airborn
A&P, Commercial & Instrument Pilot
AMEL & ASEL
Helicopters (UH1's, AH1's, S76, H269)
Test Pilot (Military)
Long EZ Driver but love RV's
Dues Paid 5/2020.
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