Safe Solvent for Cleaning Landing Gear

[Gary0747]

Is there a safe solvent to use for cleaning the grease and dirt off the landing gear?

[Bart Chilcott]

I use Simple Green Precision Aircraft Cleaner.  Highly recommended! http://simplegreen.com/industrial/products/extreme-aircraft-precision-cleaner/

[LANCECASPER]

I use 340 degree steam in my EV 3000i steam cleaner. Water is a great solvent!

It works great for the belly, the landing gear, the bugs, the interior, engine, etc, etc. I use it in the house for grout, tile, showers, ovens, bbq grills, windows, mirrors, etc, etc. I saw a prototype of this in Germany in 2002 and have the distribution rights in Texas.

 

[M20F]

Mineral spirits and this 

 

[N6758N]

43 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

I use 340 degree steam in my EV 3000i steam cleaner. Water is a great solvent!

It works great for the belly, the landing gear, the bugs, the interior, engine, etc, etc. I use it in the house for grout, tile, showers, ovens, bbq grills, windows, mirrors, etc, etc. I saw a prototype of this in Germany in 2002 and have the distribution rights in Texas.

 

Can you show us this machine in action on said landing gear? I'm intrigued, but the video only shows the machine cleaning household items that already appear pretty clean...not the same as a steel tube with caked on dirt and grease. Looks like it could be promising though!

[LANCECASPER]

I'll get mine dirty and then clean it  . . lol     Sure I'll take some pictures or videos the next time i clean it up.

[HRM]

2.6 AMU? Jeez-loueez!

[Bart Chilcott]

20 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

I'll get mine dirty and then clean it  . . lol     Sure I'll take some pictures or videos the next time i clean it up.

What does the machines retail for?

[LANCECASPER]

Just now, Whiskey Charlie said:

What does the machines retail for?

Not cheap. Made in Italy, Very well made, stainless steel, brushes, attachments for everything, etc, etc. MSRP is close to 3000. Mooneyspacers would get a great deal. Not allowed to quote anything on the internet, but if you're interested PM me.

[Yetti]

hand cleaner Goop.  About $2.00 a tub from Homer Dan

[kerry]

 

18 hours ago, M20F said:

Mineral spirits and this 

 

+2 on mineral spirits.  I got my air gun from harbor freight. 

[Roger O]

WC, +1 on the Simple Green!  It's great stuff, not toxic to you or the environment.  Great around the garage too.

[Bravoman]

 trichloroethylene. Not particularly safe but works like a charm

[flight2000]

Wash Wax All Degreaser for me.  Works like a charm. 

Brian

Edited May 11, 2017 by flight2000

[StevenL757]

On 5/9/2017 at 8:54 PM, Gary0747 said:

Is there a safe solvent to use for cleaning the grease and dirt off the landing gear?

Yes.  Mineral spirits, paper towels, and a toothbrush.  Old-school, but works incredibly well.  The toothbrush really helps get stubborn deposits and doesn't scratch unnecessarily.  Sometimes, taking a bit of extra time in this area helps you "see" something in your gear mechanism you probably missed previously.  A good learning experience of sorts.  :-)

[Roger O]

Good advice Steven, plus there are enough dentists on MS that if you ask nicely, they might just sent you a couple!  On another note, I had my M20C based first at HWV and then FRG at the charlie hangers.

[xcrmckenna]

Will the mineral spirits harm the landing gear shock disks?


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[N201MKTurbo]

We spend all that time putting grease in the bushings at annual, then we wash it all off. 

It is probably better from a corrosion and wear standpoint to leave it looking like hell.

A greasy Mooney is a happy Mooney!