Dan Langhout
Well Known Member
Continuing to look for better ways to clean the inevitable bug mess off of leading edges, prop blades and, well . . . practically everywhere. Apparently, a common thing the motorcycle and car crowd uses is a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide - typically 2% or 3% further diluted by mixing it 50/50 with water in a spray bottle. Foams up and dissolves the bug matter. I gave it a limited try after the last flight and it appears to work great! Much better than other products I've used.
Question is - does anyone know of a reason NOT to use this (any chemists out there)?
EDIT: Based on the FAA study (see post 8 below) there doesn't appear to be any real reason not to use H2O2 on aircraft. My experience so far has been very positive - pretty much spray on and wipe off. I have the solution in an opaque spray bottle since H2O2 likes to be stored in the dark. And, although this was not really an original objective, this stuff is CHEAP! I believe I am going to continue using it for awhile at least - we'll see how it goes.
Question is - does anyone know of a reason NOT to use this (any chemists out there)?
EDIT: Based on the FAA study (see post 8 below) there doesn't appear to be any real reason not to use H2O2 on aircraft. My experience so far has been very positive - pretty much spray on and wipe off. I have the solution in an opaque spray bottle since H2O2 likes to be stored in the dark. And, although this was not really an original objective, this stuff is CHEAP! I believe I am going to continue using it for awhile at least - we'll see how it goes.
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