WINDSHIELD-WINDOWS.
The
plastic
windshield and windows should be cleaned with an
aircraft
windshield
cleaner.
Apply the
cleaner sparingly
with soft cloths, and rub
with
moderate pressure
until
all dirt,
oil scum
and bug
stains are
re-
moved.
Allow
the
cleaner
to dry, then wipe
it
off
with
soft
flannel cloths.
It
a
windshield
cleaner
is
not
available,
the
plastic
can
be
cleaned with
soft cloths moistened with Stoddard solvent to remove oil and
grease.
NOTE
Never
use
gasoline, benzine, alcohol, acetone, carbon
tetrachloride, fire extinguisher
or
anti-ice
fluid,
lacquer
thinner
or
glass cleaner
to clean the
plastic.
These
ma-
terials
will
attack
the
plastic
and may
cause it
to
craze.
Follow by
carefully
washing with
a
mild
detergent
and plenty
of
water.
Rinse thoroughly, then dry with a clean moist chamois.
Do
not
rub
the
plastic
with a
dry
cloth
since
this builds
up an
electrostatic
charge which
attracts
dust. Waxing with a
good
commercial
wax will
finish
the cleaning
job.
A
thin, even coat
of
wax,
polished out
by
hand with clean
soft
flannel
cloths, will
fill
in
minor scratches
and
help
prevent further scratching.
Do
not use a canvas cover
on
the windshield
unless freezing rain
or
sleef
is anticipated
since
the cover may
scratch
the
plastic surface.
ALUMINUM
SURFACES.
The clad aluminum
surfaces
of
your
Cessna
may be washed with
clear
water
to
remove dirt;
oil and
grease
may be removed with gasoline,
naphtha, carbon
tetrachloride
or.
other non-alkaline
solvents.
Dulled
aluminum
surfaces
may
be
cleaned effectively with an
aircraft
aluminum
polish.
After cleaning,
and
periodically thereafter,
waxing with
a
good
auto-
motive
wax
will
preserve
the
bright appearance
and
retard corrosion.
Regular waxing
is especially
recommended for
airplanes operated
in
salt water areas as
a
protection against corrosion.
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