Flight manual DG-1000S
Issued: March 2002
8.5
8.7
Cleaning and Care
Exterior surfaces of the fibre-reinforced plastic parts
The surfaces are coated by a UP-gelcoat or Polyurethane paint (Option). This
surface is protected by a hard wax coating which has been applied during
production with a rotating disc ("Schwabbel" procedure). Do not remove the
wax, because this would lead to shading, swelling and cracking of the surface. In
general, the wax coat is very resistant. As soon as the wax coat is damaged or
worn, a new coat has to be applied (see maintenance manual sect. 3.1). If you
store your aircraft often outside, this may be necessary every half year!
Hints for care
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Wash the surface only with clean water using a sponge and chamois.
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The adhesive remains of tape may be removed with petroleum ether (pure
petroleum spirit) which should be applied and removed immediately,
otherwise this may lead to swelling of the gelcoat.
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More stubborn dirt which cannot be removed by washing may be cleaned off
with silicone-free, wax containing car polishes (e.g. 1Z Extra, Meguiars in
USA).
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Long-term dirt and shading can be removed by applying a new hard wax coat
(see maintenance manual sect. 3.1).
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Never use alcohol, acetone, thinner etc.. Do not use detergents for washing!
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Protect the surface from intense sunlight.
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Protect the aircraft from water and moisture. See sections 8.4 and 8.5.
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Remove water that has entered and allow the aircraft to dry out.
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Never store your wet aircraft in a trailer.
Flight manual DG-1000S
Issued: March 2002
8.6
Plexiglas canopy
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Use clean water and a chamois for cleaning.
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Stubborn dirt and small scratches can be removed by use of the "Schwabbel
procedure" (see maintenance manual sect. 3.1).
Metal parts
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The pins and bushes for rigging the aircraft are not surface protected and
must be covered with grease at all times.
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The other metal parts, especially the control stick and all handles should
occasionally be preserved with metal polishes.
