Ben2k9 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 What is the current thinking about cleaning solutions that can be used to wipe down plane (leading edges, etc) after a flight beyond just water? saw someone on the Cirrus forum talking about how he wipes his leading edges with Pledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 For leading edges and prop, I use either Composiclean or Turtle Ice “Spray Wax,” (not the “Detailer”). Turtle Ice is about 1/3 cost of Composiclean and works just as good. Additionally, I have found that Turtle Ice Spray Wax does a very good job on the windscreen and doors. At the end of each flying day, I hit the smashed bugs with the above and a Micro-fiber cloth. Keeps it looking good for my next launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben2k9 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 I have some composiclean, but the instructions says to rinse it off with water, right? Just want to make sure we are talking about the same thing. Are you taking about the cleaning solution or the wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 Aero Cosmetics sells wet or dry Wash Wax All that is ph neutral. I have it but can’t give a PiRep yet since I haven’t used it. Aero Cosmetics is an airplane detailing company. https://smile.amazon.com/Aero-Cosmetics-Waterless-Aircraft-Motorcycle/dp/B00X04JRMU/ref=pd_bap_m_rp_3/139-5120172-0266922?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00X04JRMU&pd_rd_r=fca3f37f-ffc0-4219-93f2-16a39a2f3bb3&pd_rd_w=w7H2h&pd_rd_wg=vC1fs&pf_rd_p=7092fda7-28a2-4e44-9254-b40e2cad6f55&pf_rd_r=VDJ9VHYHMSGVM54TB589&psc=1&refRID=VDJ9VHYHMSGVM54TB589 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Ben2k9 said: I have some composiclean, but the instructions says to rinse it off with water, right? Just want to make sure we are talking about the same thing. Are you taking about the cleaning solution or the wax? I am not talking about the “Bucket Wash.” I’m talking about ”COMPOSICLEAN™ Super Spray-Wax™.” It comes in a spray bottle. Good stuff for composites . . . but spendy. Go with the Turtle Ice Spray Wax (WalMart Aviation). Will clean . . then leaves a light coat of wax behind, which makes future bug smashes easier to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 X2 on the Turtle Ice spray wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben2k9 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Turtle Ice Wax it is then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronp07 Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 I bought some Compsiclean wash to wash my aircraft with. I then placed a small amount of the Compsiclean wash in a spray bottle and then filled the spray bottle with water. After shaking it up, I use that to clean the bugs off of my plane with. It works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben2k9 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Ok so looked a little more into it. This Turtle Wax is silicone based, which I have read is not great to use on composite. Anyone have any additional input on this? Thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I use not the ICE but Clean and Shine which has no silicone.. https://www.turtlewax.com/en-us/our-products/quick-and-easy/turtle-wax-clean-shine-total-exterior-detailer/ In their FAQ they explicitly say that it is safe to use on carbon fiber and fiberglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 My plane has never been washed. I use Composiclean a couple of times a month. More frequently during bug season. In between I use a California Duster to keep the dust off. When the belly gets dirty I use Oil Eater followed by Composiclean. Plane is always hangared. This has worked just fine for 12 years. In the end analysis I really don't spend that much on Composiclean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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