jasona900 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Anyone ever use Ibiz products to wash/wax your Mooney? I saw this at Costco over the weekend and picked up a box. They put on a pretty good demo in the store. https://www.costco.com/ibiz-car-care-schedule.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 I was in Costco last week and saw their demonstration. It was impressive, but being a CB, I didn't buy into the cost. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Simple green aviation + mineral spirits to wash. Collinite cleaner wax + 845 to finish. You really won't find a better and cheaper combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, DonMuncy said: I was in Costco last week and saw their demonstration. It was impressive, but being a CB, I didn't buy into the cost. I, for one, am thankful for CB's such as yourself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steingar Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 I use a set of products from Plane Perfect. I've been really pleased with them. The wax is very, very spendy, but I've never seen such a shine on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasona900 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 I'm going to start cleaning over the next few days. I'll post some before and after pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravoman Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 I bought that previously, about 3 years ago, but have never used on a plane, only cars. The stuff works very well. Cant remember how much it was but I don't recall it being outrageous. What is the price now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasona900 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Bravoman said: I bought that previously, about 3 years ago, but have never used on a plane, only cars. The stuff works very well. Cant remember how much it was but I don't recall it being outrageous. What is the price now? I paid $59 at Costco which included the wash, wax, interior cleaner, and metal polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasona900 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I spent 3hrs cleaning the Mooney today. Started with a water rinse to wash any dust away. Then hit the with the areas around the cowl flaps, gear, and belly using Plane Perfect which works wonders on those "stubborn" areas. After the plane was dry, I used the Ibiz Everything Waterless Wash & Wax. Pretty easy to use. Spray on, wipe down, and then wipe again with a clean microfiber cloth. This gave the plane a nice shine, and it was very obvious the wash did its job. I then applied a coat of Everything Wax... wipe on, wipe off. No need to buff. It's a very simple process and overall, I'm very pleased with the results. I took a "before" picture with the plane outside of the hangar.. but with the bright sun, it already looked clean without me dong anything, so not the greatest data point. Here are some before and after pics. I could not see the reflection on the N number in the wing prior to cleaning.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'm confused was the plane dirty before you washed. No matter nice looking result 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasona900 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I think the Plane Perfect spray would take care of the exhaust soot you speak of on the belly. Mine wasn't too bad, but there was some grime under there which it removed with no problem. A lot of people also swear by Lemon Pledge to remove the bugs off the wings. I tried some on my motorcycle, and it worked wonders. I then tried it on the wings of the Mooney after a fight this weekend, and now I'm a believer! Some use Pledge on their windscreens too. For now I'm sticking with my over-expensive can of Plexus, but I may transition soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I use Aerocosmetic Wash n Wax, the red Degreaser for the belly and blue Regular for the rest of the plane except windows. Cleaning the one piece belly when it's off during annual is literally a 3 minute job--spray one side, wipe clean, buff dry; spray the other side, wipe clean, buff dry. I did the top of both wings in less than 20 minutes last week. Works great, doesn't cost too much, can do it all inside the hangar, no water, hose, brush, etc., required (only several terrycloth towels). Leaves a nice, slick film behind, makes bug removal simple. For stubborn bug remains, spray on a little more, wipe and buff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrmckenna Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Has anyone used windex on the underside of their plane? A friend that does body work told me it will remove grease and oil no problem but wasn't sure if it was safe on the plane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 6 hours ago, xcrmckenna said: Has anyone used windex on the underside of their plane? A friend that does body work told me it will remove grease and oil no problem but wasn't sure if it was safe on the plane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Windex has ammonia..... Not good for paint, plastics or aluminum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steingar Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Plane Perfect has a product called Budda Belley that works as well as anything I've seen to get crap off the bottom. I've been really pleased using it. The wing wipe they sell does a number on the bugs. Of course, its more than Lemon pledge, but it doesn't eat through your wax job either... Edited July 5, 2017 by steingar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 16 hours ago, jasona900 said: Some use Pledge on their windscreens too. For now I'm sticking with my over-expensive can of Plexus, but I may transition soon. I have been using Plexus for about 2 years, and last annual my mechanic asked if I had new windows put in. Sometimes it is a pain to do the inside and outside like I want them done, but the results make it worth it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 18 minutes ago, Oldguy said: I have been using Plexus for about 2 years, and last annual my mechanic asked if I had new windows put in. Sometimes it is a pain to do the inside and outside like I want them done, but the results make it worth it for me. I use to sell and use a lot of Plexus when I had my motorcycle shop, I used it for everything, works really good. I had ordered 2 cases each of the small & large aerosol cans for stock, should have been $200.00 (give or take), liked to of had a bowl movement when the invoice came in at just south of $600.00, I had just ordered the same 3 days earlier. I still use it it on the plexi windows, it's just isn't my "Go To" can for cleaning anymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 minute ago, bluehighwayflyer said: I have gone through two cases of Plexus in the past 11 years with my Mooney. I love the stuff but my supply just ran out a few weeks ago and I have recently been trying Lemon Pledge as an alternative. So far I really can't tell much of a difference. Unless something changes it'll be hard to justify the price delta moving forward. Jim Pledge use to make a product called "clean & shine" (if memory serves), used it back in the early 90's, stuff worked well and didn't blister the Plexi, haven't looked for it in years but might have to when my stash of Plexus is depleted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasona900 Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 30 minutes ago, bluehighwayflyer said: I have gone through two cases of Plexus in the past 11 years with my Mooney. I love the stuff but my supply just ran out a few weeks ago and I have recently been trying Lemon Pledge as an alternative. So far I really can't tell much of a difference. Unless something changes it'll be hard to justify the price delta moving forward. Jim I've noticed the same. Unless there is a screaming deal at Oshkosh, I'll likely make the permanent switch from Plexus to Pledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Lemon pledge just for glass, not paint, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 21 minutes ago, Browncbr1 said: Lemon pledge just for glass, not paint, right? Works in paint too. Good for bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's amazing how clean a plane can stay if kept in a hangar. For me, it's a challenge being in a shade hangar at a Charlie airport with lots of commercial jet soot floating around. Ironically, planes that sit on the tie down are cleaner usually from rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Yes I would rather have a dirty plane than sun baked poly seal in my tanks and fading paint, etc. not to mention hail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 6:56 PM, Hank said: I use Aerocosmetic Wash n Wax, the red Degreaser for the belly and blue Regular for the rest of the plane except windows. Cleaning the one piece belly when it's off during annual is literally a 3 minute job--spray one side, wipe clean, buff dry; spray the other side, wipe clean, buff dry. I did the top of both wings in less than 20 minutes last week. Works great, doesn't cost too much, can do it all inside the hangar, no water, hose, brush, etc., required (only several terrycloth towels). Leaves a nice, slick film behind, makes bug removal simple. For stubborn bug remains, spray on a little more, wipe and buff. +1 for Wash/Wax. And the Red stuff cleans the oil/grease off better than anything I've found. I buy it from Amazon by the gallon. They also sell a scrubber that is good for those stubborn bugs that the speed of my 252 just embeds in the leading edge of my wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 +1 Wash/Wax All (everything up top)+1 Simple Green (belly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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