From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: Clean and polish
To: lml
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:49:13 -0400
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  I have little experience cleaning Aluminum planes.  Let me share my results
on the Lancair as I tested numerous products-most from WalMart.  Don't use
Miracle Green on aluminum-it is harmful to aluminum and it does not clean that
well anyway from my testing.
   
  I use spray wax to do the cleaning.  This is the primary cleaner used
regularly.
   
  I use GoJo Crème without pumice to clean the stubborn exhaust and heavy
stains.
   
  I use a plexiglass cleaner for the windows with a clean rag each time.
   
  I use Turtle Wax bug and tar remover wipes for a quick removal of bugs on 
the
leading edges.  (5 knots loss on a Lancair at cruise with bugs)
  
   I would cautiously try an automotive cleaner for the oxidation.  It is so
easy to remove all the paint if it is heavily oxidized.
   
  Note, I never wash the plane.
  
   Removing wasp nests.  At home we use oven cleaner to kill the wasps.  I 
have
not a clue what that does to an airplane.  I would try it on aluminum first
before using it on the plane.
   
  Carl Cadwell, IVP, N25CL