Hambone Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 While refueling the CTSW cross-country, I spilled some 100LL on the top of the wing, and didn't have access to water to clean it. Now I have a light brown stain aft of the right fuel filler. Best way to remove this? Is the surface in danger of delamination, or is it just cosmetic? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportFlyer1 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 My fuel collar has a very slow leak during flight that puts a streak on the wing. I finally settled on alcohol as the best, it removes it instantly. Of course it removes everything else too, so I have to renew the Composiclean wax right away. Alcohol also works well for all but the most stubborn streaks on the belly as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted May 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Thanks! I'll try alcohol as soon as my Composiclean kit arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 What's funny, is that one of the best solvents for gasoline stains... is gasoline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 55 minutes ago, Anticept said: What's funny, is that one of the best solvents for gasoline stains... is gasoline. So true. It almost instantaneously breaks down the fuel stain, so it can be absorbed by a paper towel. I follow it up with a water moistened paper towel, then hit the spot with spray Composiclean or Turtle Ice. Turtle Ice is great stuff. Good for the windscreen also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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