Does water enter a -10 during a wash job?

pierre smith · #1 05-12-2010, 07:58 AM

Since I didn't build this airplane, I was wondering, since the 6, 7 and-9 have a skin that underlaps the wing, water used to get in my -6 until I drilled a hole in that outer skin.

Will a -10 let water in when I wash it, or is it sealed?

Thanks,

dmaib · #2 05-12-2010, 03:53 PM

Pierre, I have never had a problem with water getting into my airplane during a wash job.

We missed you at X35 on Monday!

Deems Davis · #3 05-12-2010, 07:49 PM

I've washed my plane several times in it's 1st year, but never used a hose. Here in AZ no matter how quick you are, the water will evaporate and leave mineral residue. The locals taught me how they do it, and it's much easier than with a hose. Just use a spray bottle and some CostCo microfiber cloths. I can do the whole plane in less time than it takes me to taxi to the wash rack. Even works on the belly.

Auburntsts · #4 05-13-2010, 04:29 AM

Deems,
Just plain water in the bottle, or some sort of mixture?

Thanks!

pierre smith · #5 05-13-2010, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaib

Pierre, I have never had a problem with water getting into my airplane during a wash job.

We missed you at X35 on Monday!

...but we're planning on coming to Spruce Creek next Thursday, spend the night and go visit Jesse and company on Friday and have lunch, then come home.

Best,

Deems Davis · #6 05-13-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auburntsts

Deems,
Just plain water in the bottle, or some sort of mixture?

Thanks!

Yeah, I mix in a mild detergent, a couple of tbsp per spray bottle , doesn't take much

dmaib · #7 05-13-2010, 12:03 PM

Great idea Deems. I am going to try that. Even with the humidity here, we have pretty much the same problem on a hot sunny day. I guess I can just wash it in the hangar using that technique.

ddddsp · #8 05-13-2010, 12:27 PM

Hey Deems,

I will leave my plane dirty.............can you come show me how you do that WASH method using my plane?

The paint scheme is familar!

DEAN

pierre smith · #9 05-13-2010, 12:53 PM

....and the bugs start dissolving shortly after you spray the leading edges. The stuff can be used on just about anything, including plexiglass.

Best,

Jim P · #10 05-14-2010, 09:07 AM

Haven't washed mine with water either. I've been using the Maguires Detail Spray with micro fiber cloth and it seems to work great as well. I can do all the top surfaces in about 30 minutes if that long. The belly is another thing, but a bottle of 409 and a creeper, and I've got that done in anothe 30.