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the
air
and prevent curing. Do wash the exterior to pre-
vent dirt from working into the curing paint, but hold buf-
fing to a minimum until curing
is
complete and there is no
danger of disturbing the undercoat.
Before washing the exterior, be certain the brake discs are
covered,
a
pitot cover
is
in place, and all static-air but-
tons are masked off. Remove grease or oil from the
ex-
terior by wiping with
a
cotton cloth saturated in kerosene.
Flush away loose dirt and mud deposits before washing the
exterior with an aircraft-type washing compound mixed in
warm water. Use soft cleaning cloths or
a
chamois, and
avoid harsh or abrasive detergents that might scratch
or
corrode the surface. It
is
essential that all cleaning com-
pounds and application cloths be free of abrasives, grit, or
other foreign matter. Use
a
prewax cleaner to remove a
heavy oxidation film. For nonoxidized or precleaned sur-
faces, apply
a
good exterior-finish wax recommended for
protection of
acrylic-enamelfinishes.Careful1y
follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
A
heavier coating of
wax
on
the leading edges of the wings, empennage, and
ilose sec-
tion will help reduce drag and abrasion in these areas.
If
fuel, hydraulic fluid, or any other dye-containing sub-
stance
is
found on the exterior paint, wash the area at once
to prevent staining. Immediately flush away spilled battery
acid, and treat the area with
a
baking soda-and-water so-
lution, followed by athorough washing with a mild aircraft
detergent and warm water.
Before wiping the windows or windshield, flush the exterior
with clear water to remove particles of dirt. Household
window cleaning compounds
should not be used
as
some
contain abrasives or solvents which could harm plexiglas.
An anti- static plexiglas cleaner
is
good for cleaning and
polishing the windshield and windows.
INTERIOR
CARE
Normal household cleaning practices are recommended for
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