Window Cleaning Products?

[Ben]

Having had our 550 for a bit over a year, it's time to do some deeper cleaning. I recall Cary mentioning some products work well for the windows but now don't remember what he recommended. What have folks found to work well? Thanks!

 

[mariusz]

No windex , or any other that contains ammonia or blich, car window products should be fine but read the label

 

[TearDragger]

Having had our 550 for a bit over a year, it's time to do some deeper cleaning. I recall Cary mentioning some products work well for the windows but now don't remember what he recommended. What have folks found to work well? Thanks!

The plexiglass windows clean very well with a plexiglass cleaner like (PLEXUS® AIRCRAFT PLASTIC CLEANER from Aircraft Spruce), but can be expensive. Normal, every day Pledge, used for furniture is basically the same thing with lemon scent. Both of these products are used on general aviation aircraft with plexiglass windows on a regular basis everyday.

The glass side windows in the doors can be cleaned with standard windex.

 

[rotus8]

The plexiglass windows clean very well with a plexiglass cleaner like (PLEXUS® AIRCRAFT PLASTIC CLEANER from Aircraft Spruce).

For the plexiglass windows I use also use Plexus Plastic Cleaner Protectant & Polish, it can be purchased from Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Plexus-Plast...ords=plexus+plastic+cleaner+protectant+polish
I think it is a bit cheaper on Amazon (If you have Prime) than Aircraft Spruce because of the shipping. I also use Novus Scratch Remover to polish out fine scratches on the plastic.
https://www.amazon.com/NOVUS-Plasti...keywords=novus+2+plastic+fine+scratch+remover

Using any cleaner or polish on plexiglass it is important to use a microfiber or very soft cloth. Plexiglass is very easily scratched. Paper towels are not soft enough. Using the gas station window washing squeegee and paper towels, plus grit laden washing yuck-water is sure to scratch the windows.

 

[Mathew169]

Since last 10 months, I'm using Invisible Glass Cleaner and it works pretty well for me because it's an easy-to-use with EZ grip spray emits a fine mist, so it stays where you spray it until you wipe it away, resulting in a less messy experience.