Removing 40 years of oxidation

[kilr4d]

Originally Posted by hharney

John

Looking good, are you using a mechanical device? What compound?

The initial cut and polish was with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/carpro-essence/
He'll seal it with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/cquartz/
He'll instruct me to keep it clean with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/ech2o-waterless-wash/
And if I need to reseal any sections it will be with this: http://www.cquartz.com/product/reload/
As far as machines he uses various Rupes and he has a MOUNTAIN of different pads.

Originally Posted by hharney

BTW, I have found that the belly can be abused without attention for many years the grease and soot can really attached itself to the surface. I like to use Simple Green Aircraft cleaner and a semi stiff brush. Even a toothbrush around all the rivets to loosen the contaminates. Makes a big difference and then follow up with a nice coat of NON-CARNAUBA wax. This will eliminate any static.

Yeah, it was GROSS. He needed a degreaser and all purpose cleaner before any paint restoration.

Originally Posted by hharney

Get that craft ready for the flyin over to Nova Scotia......

One step at a time...first thing is get her airworthy/annual/install MT props/panel updated a bit/knock off the hours for the insurance company, etc.

MT is telling me April before I see the props.