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Always water 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 wing and tail control surfaces gaskets. Lift the gaskets gently and insert ONE
layer of cloth underneath, then move along the whole span of the gasket. Ultimately, you may wish
to apply Teflon grease (in spray) over the area where the gaskets touch the control surfaces.
Polishing by hand
Use only the highest quality polishing pastes 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 glass surfaces). Should the glass surfaces be
dusty, remove the dust first by puring 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 touch-
ing the glass 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.”
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