Advice on Airplane

[kilobravo3]

Hi gang. I've been browsing the forums for a few years off and on, and several years ago I bought a PC7424 with the Meguiars backing plate/pads. Over the years I've also acquired several items from the Meguiars line (#80, #83, ScratchX, ColorX, and many others). I recently purchased the new G110V2 machine, and have a few questions about using it on my newly acquired airplane. I really don't want to do a 3 step process on the airplane because it would take about 3 weeks, and I don't really think it is necessary. The paint is beige, with only a few spider web scratches in it. I think it would take me too long with #80 over the whole plane followed up with NXT 2.0, so I'm considering trying out the new Ultimate polish. What are the thoughts on how this would work on the airplane? I have used a 1 step product before (I believe it was the cleaner wax), but I'm thinking I'd like to give the old paint a little more pop this go around.

My second question is about the aluminum spinner. It is a royal PITA to polish this thing, and if a drop of water touches it while parked outside, all my hard work is destroyed. After I polish the spinner, is there a product I could put on top of it that would help protect it better so I could go longer between polishes? If I could use a machine to do it, even better.

Thanks for the great forum. I'm certainly no professional detailer, but I've learned a great deal about the topic by reading here over the years.

[Murr1525]

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The Ult. Polish would take just as long as #80.

I think #66 or D151 would be what you want to look into more.

As far as the aluminum... perhaps the Brake Dust Barrier would work?

[Michael Stoops]

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If you're looking to do a one step on the paint then M66 or D151 are good choices. If you don't mind two steps, then Ultimate Compound (not Ultimate Polish) prior to waxing would be the way to go. U. Polish is very light duty stuff and designed as an optional follow up to UC.

As for the spinner, either our new Hot Rims Brake Dust Barrier or Metal Guard from our Marine Line would be good choices.

Our only concern here, and you'll know more about this than we will, is this: these are both aerosol products that basically go on like spray paint. How critically balanced is the spinner and how easily is that balance, um, unbalanced? Just thinking out loud here as issues in flight tend to be a bit more disconcerting than issues on terra ferma.

[FIREdawg]

+1 for M66. Love that stuff!! And seeing how the real estate is more expansive for a plane than my hatchback, would be a good quick one step.

[kilobravo3]

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Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like I need to add some M66 to the shelf. No matter what I do as a first step, I will most likely follow it up with a top coat of NXT 2.0, and firedawg you are certainly right about the real estate factor. I have a small plane but the amount of paint on that thing is just crazy. As far as the spinner getting off balance...I don't believe airplane spinners are on such tight tolerances that a bit of aerosol spray is going to throw it off. I'm always using metal polish on it, and I'm never worried about leaving a trace amount of that behind. Does the brake dust barrier just wipe off like a wax and leave a thin film, or is it more than that? If I find out that a spray throws off the balance, then I'm just going to stop flying I may get some and try a small test area just to make sure I'm not going to turn my spinner green . Thanks again.

[Michael Stoops]

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Does the brake dust barrier just wipe off like a wax and leave a thin film, or is it more than that? If I find out that a spray throws off the balance, then I'm just going to stop flying I may get some and try a small test area just to make sure I'm not going to turn my spinner green . Thanks again.

The Brake Dust Barrier goes on like a clear spray paint - spray it on, walk away, let it dry. Same holds true for the Metal Guard in our Marine/RV Line.

[kilobravo3]

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Thanks Mike. If it just creates a film like you state, it should be no problem at all. I think I'll give the Marine Metal Guard a try and report back. One of these days I'm going to extend a business trip to CA and let you guys teach me how to really detail

Kevin

[greg0303]

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Once you get your airplane in top shape M20 Polymer Sealant is a great maintenance product (mild all-in-one) to keep it that way doing future detailing.

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4735

[RDVT4ME]

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Contact Joe at Superior Shine, he has done a number of airplanes. Including vintage WWII.

[Zeta Detail]

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Hi, what model of airplane is it? Do you have pictures?

[kilobravo3]

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1967 Mooney M20F. I don't have any pictures with me, but I'll snap some next time I'm out at the airport. Bob, I sent Joe a PM earlier in the week because I've seen several of the airplanes he has done and posted here....thanks for the tip!

[greg0303]

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I sent Joe a PM earlier in the week because I've seen several of the airplanes he has done and posted here

If you have time to come (fly) to Stuart, FL this weekend you could meet Joe & Meguiar's Team during The Detail Fest. It's really a great place to be:
mini detail classes, product/ tool demonstrations, car show, one on one with car detailing experts and vendors.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...nd-who-s-going

[Detailing by M]

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Hi there. I use 20 on planes. they come out great. 66 might be an option too if the paint real drity. As far as the spinner goes not much you can do but I would use D156.

[Detailing by M]

Talked to the guys at Martain Aviation about your spinner.
They suggested cover it or get a hanger