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| Author: | Jim Mantyla [ Sat Dec 13, 2025 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tip for Cleaning Exhaust/ Lead Residue |
Guys One of the worst jobs I do every annual is clean the exhaust/ lead residue from the bottom of my plane . To date I have tried most cleaners, gas and varsol. It usually takes 1-2 hours laying on a creeper using multiple rags. This year I tried Brake Cleaner sprayed on a rag and what a difference it made. I was done in 15 minutes and it removed all the crap from the bottom. Not sure what everyone else does but I thought I would pass the tip on. Regards, Jim |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Sat Dec 13, 2025 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tip for Cleaning Exhaust/ Lead Residue |
I have been using aviation grade simple green, but I will keep the brake cleaner in mind. cheaper than simple green after you have it shipped for sure. |
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| Author: | pmandel [ Sun Dec 14, 2025 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tip for Cleaning Exhaust/ Lead Residue |
By "Brake Cleaner," do you mean CRC Brakleen? Stuff is awesome, please just be sure to use non-chlorinated. Otherwise, don't inhale ;--) |
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| Author: | Jim Mantyla [ Sun Dec 14, 2025 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tip for Cleaning Exhaust/ Lead Residue |
Yes, that is the stuff. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Mon Dec 15, 2025 2:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tip for Cleaning Exhaust/ Lead Residue |
I saw an article in Sport Aviation from a guy that used Goo Be Gone Citrus Spray Gel to remove exhaust stains from the bottom of his AC . Bought a bottle of the stuff and did a test spray on a small area . Let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe the area with a clean rag. IT WORKED ! As with any cleaning product test on a small area BEFORE you go full bore with the cleaning. A little of the stuff goes a long way . BADA BING , BADA BOOM !  RBNX115RX 2019 |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Tue Dec 16, 2025 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tip for Cleaning Exhaust/ Lead Residue |
Jim, do you flush the airplane with water on the area you cleaned after using the brake cleaner? |
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| Author: | Jim Mantyla [ Wed Dec 17, 2025 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tip for Cleaning Exhaust/ Lead Residue |
I spray the brake cleaner on a rag so there is no real cloud or mist of the stuff. I wipe the lead and residue off. I have to flip the rag a few times because it becomes loaded with residue. Then I re-wipe with a soapy rag afterwards. |
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