NC Bill Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Any recommendations on waxes for the CT aircraft much appreciated. TIA, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Hi Bill, Composiclean has a spray wax that is a wipe on wipe off and can be used to help clean the plane after each flight. Other waxes will work too. It is worth while to wax our planes once in a while. More if you leave it outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I use the Composiclean for clean-up after flying and this seems to make the next clean-up easier, especially removing squashed bugs. Recently, I've been using Turtle Wax "Ice" spray wax on my cars and boats. I find this wax to be long lasting and it just sprays on (even in bright sun) and then is wiped off while still wet. Advertisments say it can be used on paint, clear plastic (headlights), vinyl and rubber, which I do. I haven't looked at the PH for this so if anyone might know if this is OK to use on our CT's, I'd like to give it a try. It is super easy to use and it does seem to last. This also comes in a paste wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I use the Composiclean for clean-up after flying and this seems to make the next clean-up easier, especially removing squashed bugs. Recently, I've been using Turtle Wax "Ice" spray wax on my cars and boats. I find this wax to be long lasting and it just sprays on (even in bright sun) and then is wiped off while still wet. Advertisments say it can be used on paint, clear plastic (headlights), vinyl and rubber, which I do. I haven't looked at the PH for this so if anyone might know if this is OK to use on our CT's, I'd like to give it a try. It is super easy to use and it does seem to last. This also comes in a paste wax. 4.0. http://www.turtlewax.com/res/msds/T477-0809.pdf They don't make it anymore but TurtleWax used to have a great waterless wash/wax called Foam Away. The PH is 9.2. 1 can would do about 2 tip to tail cleanings plus a few after flight touch-ups. I bought a couple cases for around $9/can online. I've only bucket washed my plane once in the 3+ years I've owned it. You can still find it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 For touch-ups and bug removal after flights, I'm a believer in BAAM. Gets the bugs off and seems to leave a slight residue that makes it easier to get the bugs off next time. About once a year I use this stuff: Goes on easy, buffs off easy, and leaves a VERY glossy surface. Don't know about durability, but seems OK applied annually or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 For an over all wax Nu-Finish in the orange bottle from Wal-Mart works good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennM Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I second the NuFinish. I have used it on all my cars and airplane for many years. It seems to last a long time. I also go the Composiclean spray wax after flights for the bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I second the NuFinish. I have used it on all my cars and airplane for many years. It seems to last a long time. I also go the Composiclean spray wax after flights for the bugs. If you are going to a fly in and want to easily claen the airplane when you get there a thin coat of wax that is not removed will let the bugs come off real easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennM Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 That is not a bad idea. I imagine it just leaves the finish looking frosty. After a week long trip, I finally had to wash the plane because there was too much to wipe off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 4.0. http://www.turtlewax.com/res/msds/T477-0809.pdf They don't make it anymore but TurtleWax used to have a great waterless wash/wax called Foam Away. The PH is 9.2. 1 can would do about 2 tip to tail cleanings plus a few after flight touch-ups. I bought a couple cases for around $9/can online. I've only bucket washed my plane once in the 3+ years I've owned it. You can still find it online. With a pH of 9.2, that's somewhat alkaline and the maintenance handbook seems pretty strict on using only pH neutral (i.e. 7) products or you risk damaging the foam core of the structure, so I'd be a bit wary of using that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hard to say on whether 9.2 is too harsh. The spray stays on the surface about 15 seconds so I don't believe there is much chances of penetration. Also need to temper the interpretation of the effects of a specifc ph level -- soap and water is around 12, most car waxes are between 8 and 9. Spray wax/cleaners go to the acid side in the 4-5 range. PH of 7 is the most conservative way to go but, as many have pointed out, that's not going to get all types of grime off your bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 How about Composiclean Haze Glaze. It claims to be pH neutral. Seems to do a good job where others have just been so-so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Composiclean Super spray wax works great for everyday cleanup and the more you use it the better the surface gets. I use it on the whole plane even the windows, just use a soft clean cloth when doing the windoes. If you live in a really buggy area, the composiclean view polish takes them off easy, then you can go back over it with the spray wax. The composiclean multipurpose cleaner works good on the belly to take off the exhuast, its a higher ph so wipe it off with a damp water cloth then go back over with the spray wax. The view polish will also clean that rough instrument panel, just lightly spray, let it foam then blot with one of those blue paper shop towels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 The pH thing is unclear in the FD manuals - they just say what NOT to use (Fantastic, Formula 409, Carbonex or Castrol Super Clean) because of their alkaline nature - anyone know HOW alkaline these things are? pH of course is a logarithmic scale so ordinary soapy water is around pH 12 This link explains all http://www.composiclean.com/id25.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlfpckrs Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Shame on me for waiting longer than I intended to wax N293CT this time, but I just used Nu-Finish - and it looks MAH-VELOUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207WF Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I like Mothers carnuba paste wax. Just like "butta" WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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