Waxing a C170

Robert Eilers · Post by **Robert Eilers** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:50 am

Are there any tricks to waxing the C170 that does not result in wax residue around the rivets? I made the mistake of trying to use a paste wax on the plane and wound up with wax build-up around the rivets. A tooth brush helps, but I seem to have the best luck with my fingers. Although I like to keep the 170 looking good - I don't think I want to keep doing it this way. A friend of mine recommended a product called Speed Shine. Any other suggestions?

jrenwick · Post by **jrenwick** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:03 am

Robert,

Nu Finish, http://www.nufinish.com/products.html, seems to work well, and doesn't leave residue around the rivets. Your hardware store probably has it.

Best Regards,

John

hilltop170 · Post by **hilltop170** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:46 am

Rejex and yellow micro-fiber cloths from Costco.

theduckhunter · Post by **theduckhunter** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:30 pm

With many of us having paint jobs that are more old than new our biggest problem is oxidation. I have found the best cleaner wax to be Meguires Cleaner Wax. I have used it over 20 times on my older paint job with no side effects. The easiest to use is the liquid kind that comes in a bottle for 5 or 6 dollars. Probably takes 2.5 bottles to wax the entire 170. As for the problem with the rivets, I am able to remove all the wax with a clean cotton towels but the rivets do require some extra attention. Good luck waxing in this spring season. Hope this helps!

Robbie

flat country pilot · Post by **flat country pilot** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:15 am

I also used Meguires last fall. I used the paste and only used about half the can.

The rivets

Patience I guess.

Don't put the wax on too thick, especially around the rivets. It only takes a little bit. I used one old soft T shirt to take the wax off. I went around every rivet with a finger inside that shirt. This winter I did find a few more rivets that needed an extra wipe, but it wasn't too bad.

Some tasks just take more effort than others. You also need good light.

One more thing, don't try to do it in one day, alone.

Bill

HA · Post by HA » Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:53 pm

depends on the wax you use as to how tough it is to clean around the rivets, best hint is to get it off right away. if the wax sits a couple days it sets up around those rivets. use soft towels (terry cloth and change them regularly)

we use Garry's Royal Satin on our weather airplanes to get chemical stains off, it is good for oxidized or stained finishes but it is a real strong cleaner wax so it takes some paint off if you work it too hard. don't use it if you have clear coat, etc.

we get it from Omaha Airplane Supply