A very special aircraft, wash, polished and waxed! - Page 2

Handz · 09-29-09, 06:18

Thats alot of great work there buddy!!!

At least you have good friends to work with on these big projects!!! I get lonely doing big projects alone sometimes.

karburn · 09-30-09, 06:27

Great work. That aircraft will 'glide' through the air now! Keeping them polished up really does help wind resistance. I have a friend that also uses his jet for Angel Flight. It's a great cause and these volunteers incur significant expense doing it. My hat's off to all of them.

TLMitchell · 09-30-09, 08:18

Nice job and a great cause! Outfit I used to fly for was doing Angel Flights way back before it turned into a network. Very fulfilling activity... some of the kids we hauled would break your heart

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Originally Posted by Superior__Shine

We finished up the detail with a coat of Meguiars #21 polymer sealant on all the painted surfaces and a reconditioning of the rubber de-ice boots.

What'd ya use on the boots? I know you're experienced with aircraft detailing but the uninitiated frequently use automotive products where they shouldn't be. We had a guy with a Super King Air that used Future floor wax on his boots because he liked the shine. A couple of years later when the boots deteriorated he found BF Goodrich wouldn't warrant them because deicing boots are required to be treated with ICEX only. Something in the Future caused the deterioration. Pretty expensive lesson and a rude awakening when you've got a load of ice and pop the boots and they don't inflate!

TL

MuttGrunt · 09-30-09, 08:59

Doing it all still I see - I look forward to seeing autopia's first Train-detail by you guys from the way you bring back leather / cloth / polished metal / and work on huge projects. Great job fellas and thanks for the awesome write-up

Superior__Shine · 09-30-09, 09:16

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Originally Posted by TLMitchell

Nice job and a great cause! Outfit I used to fly for was doing Angel Flights way back before it turned into a network. Very fulfilling activity... some of the kids we hauled would break your heart

What'd ya use on the boots? I know you're experienced with aircraft detailing but the uninitiated frequently use automotive products where they shouldn't be. We had a guy with a Super King Air that used Future floor wax on his boots because he liked the shine. A couple of years later when the boots deteriorated he found BF Goodrich wouldn't warrant them because deicing boots are required to be treated with ICEX only. Something in the Future caused the deterioration. Pretty expensive lesson and a rude awakening when you've got a load of ice and pop the boots and they don't inflate!

TL

I think the owner used armor all for years on his boots. I applied my "secret sauce" that is made specifically for boots.

Superior__Shine · 09-30-09, 09:18

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Originally Posted by MuttGrunt

Doing it all still I see - I look forward to seeing autopia's first Train-detail by you guys from the way you bring back leather / cloth / polished metal / and work on huge projects. Great job fellas and thanks for the awesome write-up

Train?

I am trying!!

Superior__Shine · 09-30-09, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Handz

Thats alot of great work there buddy!!!

At least you have good friends to work with on these big projects!!! I get lonely doing big projects alone sometimes.

Friends!!!?? They are friends until 5 pm or when I stop paying them, which ever comes first!

Greg Nichols · 09-30-09, 10:11

Joe,

Great work on the interior! You have a big heart too!

Cheers,
GREG

vtec92civic · 09-30-09, 10:21

wow that is great. Very nice work. What a great cause for them to use that plane for. That is just awesome!

Superior__Shine · 10-29-09, 02:08

I have donated my services for free to angel flight, Angel Flight Westto detail another airplane.

I have a Cessna 172 to do this weekend. My assistant is sick with the flu. I need somebody to help me wash and wax this airplane. I can use two people.

I have all equipment and know how. The job shouldn't take longer than 4 hours. No pay but I'll buy you lunch afterward.

The job is at El Monte airport this Saturday!!!

Please help!!

Apollo_Auto · 10-29-09, 02:23

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Originally Posted by Superior__Shine

I have donated my services for free to angel flight, Angel Flight Westto detail another airplane.

I have a Cessna 172 to do this weekend. My assistant is sick with the flu. I need somebody to help me wash and wax this airplane. I can use two people.

I have all equipment and know how. The job shouldn't take longer than 4 hours. No pay but I'll buy you lunch afterward.

The job is at El Monte airport this Saturday!!!

Please help!!

Sure wish I wasn't so damn far away!

Superior__Shine · 10-29-09, 02:27

Same thing I said when I saw the Dino write up- LOL