IOWA'S MISC PICS

[iowa]

are my kids ready for oshkosh 2007 or what?
iowa

[BVRAIR]

Try 6' 4", 245 lbs, age 66 in and out of the back seat of a Supper Cub on floats.
Gary

[jrenwick]

My Cub is a lunch cub. For supper, I fly the 170.

[iowa]

to work on my L4
i have drilled holes in the tubing in the tail.
i knew the linseed oil would run out,
but what is the best way to clean it off?
thanks
dave

[Bruce Fenstermacher]

Uhh, that stuff is a mess isn't it. I would start with any plain old solvent like laquer thinner and work up to MEK if needed. Looks like you've apoxy primered your frame so the primer that won't be effected by anything short of a bead blaster.

[hilltop170]

Hey Dave, are those old girlfriends on the back wall of your shop?

[flyguy]

WD-40

SPRAY IT ON - WIPE IT OFF!
Here are some of the uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18. Use WD-40 for those nasty scuff marks on linoleum. Just open some windows if you have a lot of marks!
19. Use WD-40! so bug guts won't eat away the shiny finish on your car!
20. Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Spray WD-40 on a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to start.(1950s)

SHORE SUMU THIS MITE BE WAY OUT UV DATE BUT TRYIT EENYWAY

[Bill Hart]

Fly Guy,

How the hell did you figure out that WD40 keeps flies off of cows??????

[GAHorn]

You forgot to mention:
Makes a great plane-wash when mixed with water.

(I particularly was intrigued by numbers 7 and 8 and 9. (Loosens stubborn zippers, removes lipstick, untangles jewelry chains .)

[johneeb]

OleGar, are you sure WD-40 won't help unravel the meaning of life?

In one of your various earlier lives didn’t our employer have a ban on using WD-40 on their equipment because the build up led to sticking parts? Or is that an old wives (pilot) tale?

[Bill Hart]

George,

What is the ratio you use to mix for your wash concoction?

[jrenwick]

George,

What is the ratio you use to mix for your wash concoction?

George gave the recipe here: http://cessna170.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1876, toward the end of the first page of postings. That's where the fun began.

Personally, I'd like to try it some day when I can get access to running water.

John

[GAHorn]

It's not critical... 2 or 3 cups of WD40 to several gallons of water forcefully added. (I use the garden hose and a nozzle.)
It makes a milky emulsion. Rinse the aircraft with plain water, mop it with a clean(dedicated) cotton mop and towels. Rinse with plain water again and dry with towels. Clean the windows with your favorite window cleaner and you're done!

Corrosion is inhibited. Hinges/seals/controls are lubricated. Water beads up like freshly-waxed. Tar and bugs are gone.
Polish is not tarnished buy alkaline/soaps. (Aircraft-"quality" Simple green will still tarnish aircraft. Lousy stuff.)

[jrenwick]

George,

How does it work out if you polish with Nuvite after washing with WD-40?

John

[flyguy]

GORGE NEVER POLISH HE JUS WETER DOUN EVER UTHER DAY WITH THE SLOP AN MOP AN IT LOOK LIKE HE WORK REEL HARD TU POLISH BUT HE DOANT! I SEEN ITS WIT MY VER AKRATE EYES.