Any specific tips / do's or don'ts for caring for a fabric covered airplane?
I have always used wash wax all and a terry cloth towel to clean my skyhawk. The towel is a little too "grabby" for the edges of the fabric and I think will pull edges up over time. Any suggestions for removing bugs / general cleaning and maintenance?
Thanks
Care and feeding of a ragwing....
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Care and feeding of a ragwing....
Thomas Short
1948 C170 N3949V
RV-8 wings in progress
Indianapolis (KUMP)
1948 C170 N3949V
RV-8 wings in progress
Indianapolis (KUMP)
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Will I don't have a rag wing 170 but I do have a Cub. If I was to wash it I wouldn't be afraid to use a terri cloth towel. I would use a mild soup like dishwashing soup or even a car wash as well. Of course I don't know your aircraft or the condition on the tapes and covering. Only you can decide. Maybe a sponge would be better.
My Cub is painted with dope. You didn't say what paint was on your aircraft. There is a chance it is automotive paint for the top coat.
My Cub is painted with dope. You didn't say what paint was on your aircraft. There is a chance it is automotive paint for the top coat.
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For washing bugs after each flight, I use a nylon dish scrubbing pad with plain water and dry with a towel. My paint is in good condition and once in a while I will wash with a mild soap and wax.
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Past President 2018-2021
President 2016-2018, TIC170A
Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A
Director 2005-2014, TIC170A
N3833V Flying for Fun
'67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster
EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006
K3KNT