GregT882762

what is the best solvent or solution to clean monokote or covering with after a flying session?

rwright142

I use a generic brand of window cleaner - similar to Windex.

I hear that some put a squirt of liquid dish washing detergent in theirs so I am going to try that the next time I fly.

brooke

I just use windex and paper towels.

Deadeye

It isn't the solvent, but the rag. I use window cleaner and a microfiber cloth rag.

GregT882762

so is the window cleaner ammonia free ?

Deadeye

Not mine. Ammonia shouldn't hurt plastic film coverings.

Mode One

The Glass Doctor makes a cleaner which works very well. I use a clean paper towel to whip most of the gunk off first and then the cleaner to remove the last of the residue. Change towels often.

WILDCRASHWILLY

5 cups (40 ozs) water
1 cup (8 oz) rubbing alcohol
1/2 cup ( 4 oz) ammonia
2 teaspoons (1 oz) liquid dishwasing detergent

Spray on surface,then wipe with hand. You will see it foam. Then wipe off with a paper towel. Works great!

Intruder38

Some time ago there was advice given to avoid any ammonia product in/around electronic components, particularly connectors which migh have gold contacts. Ammonia will attack the metal causingaccelerating the dreaded black wire. I pass this on for what it's worth.

WILDCRASHWILLY

I'm careful not to spray any of the electric components.

TexasAirBoss

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Viva paper towels are wondeful. Try just one roll.

kamakazie frank

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I've always used Fantastic.

binky99

Simple Green works great.....have seen no ill effects.

GregT882762

all are good advice thanks

camdyson

Baby wipes - the moist tear-off ones in the plastic containers, work great too. That's what they're for - wiping all the s#*t off......

Cam

R/CBOONE72

i use rubbing alchol, the 70% and wip it with absorbant soft cloth, i use that on my composite planes and also my helis. i think it works good, especilly when it comes time to patch, it takes greese/oil of good.