PAINTED
SURFACES.
The
painted
exterior surfaces
of
your
new
Cessna
have a durable,
long
lasting
finish and, under
normal
conditions,
require
no polishing or
buffing.
Approximately
15
days
are required for
the paint
to
cure com-
pletely;
in
most
cases,
the curing
period
will have been completed
prior
to delivery
of
the
airplane.
In the
event
that
polishing
or
buffing is
re-
quired
within the curing period,
it
is recommended that the work be done
by
someone
experienced
in handling uncured paint.
Any
Cessna
Dealer
can accomplish this work.
Generally, the painted
surfaces
can
be
kept
bright
by
washing with
water
and mild soap, followed
by
a
rinse
with
water
and drying with cloths
or a chamois.
Harsh
or abrasive soaps or detergents
which cause
cor-
rosion
or
scratches
should never
be
used.
Remove stubborn oil and
grease
with a cloth moistened with Stoddard solvent.
Waxing is
unnecessary
to keep the painted
surfaces bright.
However,
if
desired,
the
airplane
may be waxed with a good automotive wax.
A
heavier
coating
of wax on
the leading edges
of
the wings
and
tail
and on
the engine nose cap and
propeller spinner
will help
reduce
the
abrasion
encountered in these
areas.
When
the
airplane
is parked outside in cold
climates
and
it
is
neces-
sary
to
remove ice before flight,
care
should
be
taken
to
protect
the
paint-
ed
surfaces
during ice removal with chemical liquids.
A
50-50 solution
of
isopropyl alcohol and
water
will
satisfactorily
remove ice accumulations
without damaging the paint.
A
solution with more than
50%
alcohol is
harmful and should
be
avoided. While applying the de-icing solution, keep
it
away from the windshield and cabin windows since the alcohol will
attack
the
plastic
and may cause
it
to
craze.
PROPELLER CARE.
Preflight inspection
of
propeller
blades
for
nicks,
and
wiping them
occasionally with an oily cloth to clean
off
grass
and
bug
stains
will
as-
sure
long,
trouble-free service.
Small nicks
on
the
propeller,
partic-
ularly near
the
tips
and
on
the leading edges, should
be
dressed
out as
soon
as
possible since
these
nicks produce
stress
concentrations,
and if
ignored, may
result
in
cracks.
Never use an alkaline
cleaner
on the
blades;
remove
grease
and
dirt
with carbon
tetrachloride
or Stoddard
solvent.
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