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Always rinse the shampooed surfaces again before they become dry! Thereafter, wipe the whole of
the aircraft dry using a drying towel, chamois or artificial leather skin.
Also, clean the Mylar seals on the wing and tail control surfaces. Lift the seals gently and insert ONE
layer of cloth underneath, then move along the whole span of the seal. Ultimately, you may wish to
apply Teflon grease (in spray) over the area where the seal touch the control surfaces.
Polishing by hand
Use only the highest quality polishing compounds WITHOUT abrasive grain, such as Sonax Extreme or
similar. Start polishing on a clean, dry and cool surface, never in the sunshine!
Machine polishing requires more skills and has its own particularities, therefore it is recommended
to leave it to a professional.
Cleaning the Lexan transparent surfaces
It is most important to use really clean water (no cleaning solutions are necessary) and a really clean
drying towel (always use a separate towel ONLY for the transparent surfaces). Should the transparent
surfaces be dusty, remove the dust first by pouring water (not spraying!) and gliding your hand over
the surface. Using the drying towel, simply glide it over the surface, then squeeze it and soak it before
touching the transparent surface again. If there are bugs on the windshield, soak them with plenty
of water first, so less wiping is necessary. Ultimately, dry the whole surface and apply JT Plexus Spray
(~$10 USD / €10 EUR per spray) or at least Pronto antistatic (transparent) spray and wipe clean with a
separate soft cotton cloth.
Handling and servicing
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