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capav8r(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:35 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Anybody have a good (simple would be nice too) way to clean the oil residue off the CJ after flying it?

  

 Craig

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steve.fox(at)mac.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:04 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Here's what I do and I am sure other have different methods.



I have a small garden sprayer with Simple Green Aircraft Cleaner in it.  I spray it on let it sit for a minute and then hose off. 90% of the oil just rinses off.



The last 10% will wipe right off.



If you don't have water at your hangar you can use a larger garden sprayer with water in it. 



Steve Fox



 



On Jul 10, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Craig Winkelmann wrote:

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		  Anybody have a good (simple would be nice too) way to clean the oil residue off the CJ after flying it?

 

Craig

jland(at)popeandland.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:08 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

A 17 year old who likes to fly!

 

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 From: Craig Winkelmann <capav8r(at)gmail.com>

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 Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:35:14 -0400

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 Anybody have a good (simple would be nice too) way to clean the oil residue off the CJ after flying it?

  

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Michael Bolton

Joined: 31 May 2007
Posts: 9

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:26 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Oil Residue????   When I bought my CJ I  was told that was an Automatic Anti-Corrosion Sysytem!!

  

 Michael

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dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.co
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:31 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

We buy this stuff by the cases.  Actually  'Doc' Kemp came across it at a local Autozone or Advance Auto.  Buy one  bottle and try it.  You won't believe how it cleans everything, including  bug residue.  Works great on Plexiglas too.   I have light blue  on the belly of my airplane and all of us know about the oil staining on the  bottom of our airplanes.  This stuff takes out the ugly stains on the light  blue belly of my airplane.

 http://www.kitwax.com/html/motorcycleCareProducts.htm

  

 Dennis

 p.s.  I like the 17 year old idea better  because all you have to do is feet "it" and it will work for  nothing.

  

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HawkerPilot2015

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 503

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

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		  A 17 year old who likes to fly! 	




Nail on the head! When I worked the line (which I think EVERY pilot should do on their career), I helped out some airplane owners and got to fly in some cool airplanes!



T-33

MiG-15UTI

T-6

T-28

CJ-6 (owner was killed in the airplane a few years later)

P-51 (in form with a P-47)



I have fond memories of my time as a lineboy and learned a ton! 



Give the local kid a shot at cleaning it....then take him/her up! You will make their day and an ally at the field.

dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.co
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:36 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

I meant "feed" it.  Not "feet" it.   Darn left hand can't spell worth a crap.

 Dennis

  

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jland(at)popeandland.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Oh yeah- they are REAL CHEAP to have around!  Right!

 

 

 From: "A. Dennis Savarese" <dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.com>

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 Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:33:53 -0500

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 I meant "feed" it.  Not "feet" it.  Darn left hand can't spell worth a crap.

 Dennis

  

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viperdoc(at)mindspring.co
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:36 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Wax the leading edges really good ( the wings and tail). You can then use plain old water to get the bugs off the wings excluding the section at the root that is oily. Use Bike Clean on those sections to knock the job out in about 10 min from start to finish. Works well on taking the oxidized glaze off the canopy glass also. You can find it in most Autozone or Part Plus auto stores. Some of the motorcycle shops carry it also.  

Doc  

       

From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bolton

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Oil Residue????   When I bought my CJ I was told that was an Automatic Anti-Corrosion Sysytem!!  

    

   

    

Michael  

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viperdoc(at)mindspring.co
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:42 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Don’t expect them to get any cheaper either! My son is jumping the pond right now flying for the AF and guess who is taking his truck into the shop for repairs. Guess who will get to pick it up before he gets back also.  

Doc  

       

From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jay Land

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Oh yeah- they are REAL CHEAP to have around!  Right!

 

       

  

From: "A. Dennis Savarese" <dsavarese(at)elmore.rr.com>

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 Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:33:53 -0500

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 I meant "feed" it.  Not "feet" it.  Darn left hand can't spell worth a crap.

 Dennis

    



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MarkWDavis

Joined: 03 Jan 2007
Posts: 104
Location: Syracuse, KS

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:13 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Try using a micro-fiber cloth, available at  Wally-World etc in their car detailing section.  Wet thoroughly, then wring  out most of the water, then spray liberally with Lemon Pledge.  Wipes off  bugs and leaves a bit of wax behind to fend off the next batch.  Does a  good job on smoke oil residue.  Safe on plexiglas, but hit it first before  the leading edges.  Shake it once in a while to get rid of the  crunchy pieces of bugs.   Doesn't leave swirl marks.  I've  carried one for years to clean my Harleys in a zip-loc bag.  Cleans  windshields, chrome, paint very well.  After a few days on a road trip they  get kind of rank and a quick rinse in a motel sink gets them fresh and  moist again. 

  

 Mark Davis

 N44YK

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aerobaticgirl(at)yahoo.co
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:34 pm Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Yeah, but how do you ever get it clean enough to wax it??

   

  Smash



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  [quote]              Wax the leading edges really good ( the wings and tail). You can then use plain old water to get the bugs off the wings excluding the section at the root that is oily. Use Bike Clean on those sections to knock the job out in about 10 min from start to finish.  Works well on taking the oxidized glaze off the canopy glass also. You can find it in most Autozone or Part Plus auto stores. Some of the motorcycle shops carry it also.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

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      From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bolton

Sent: Tuesday, July  10, 2007 8:26 AM

To: yak-list(at)matronics.com

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    Oil Residue????   When I bought my CJ I was told that was an Automatic Anti-Corrosion Sysytem!!



     



    Michael



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kelmonroe(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Try Super Clean.  Its about $10 per gallon at  some Ace Hardware Stores.  Thanks Kelley

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viperdoc(at)mindspring.co
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject: Cleaning Oil Off Aircraft

Depends on the definition of what it is is?  

Doc  

     

From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Tobin

 Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:33 PM

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Yeah, but how do you ever get it clean enough to wax it??  

    

   

    

Smash

 

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Wax the leading edges really good ( the wings and tail). You can then use plain old water to get the bugs off the wings excluding the section at the root that is oily. Use Bike Clean on those sections to knock the job out in about 10 min from start to finish. Works well on taking the oxidized glaze off the canopy glass also. You can find it in most Autozone or Part Plus auto stores. Some of the motorcycle shops carry it also.  

    

Doc  

    

   

        

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