Product Watch

If you put lots of flights in your logbook, then you know that gas or nitro engines are great for making your airplane greasy and messy—especially if you have a smoke system onboard. To properly take care of your aircraft you have to clean the airframe after every day of flying, and household cleaners just aren’t up to the task.

Canadian-based Aero Technic supplies premium detailing products formulated for aircraft that are also perfect for your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, and RC planes. Until recently, Aero Technic products have only been available to the aerospace industry. Formulated to withstand the most extreme conditions, from airfield surface temperatures that can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit to a frigid minus 60 degrees at 50,000 feet altitude, these products are more than up to the job of keeping your aerobats, turbine jets, and warbirds clean and spot free. Aero Technic’s wide selection of cleaning, polishing, protective coating, and detailing products are what the pros use.

Aero Technic Shine ($30.63 USD) Speed Wax and Dry Wash Protectant is easy to use. For a great waterless wash, simply spray on the surface and wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Follow this with the Aero Technic 600 GSM Microfiber Cloth ($16.08 USD) for the ultimate time-saving shine. The unique formulation dissolves dirt and stains such as tree sap and bugs, and its special lubricating agents encapsulate the dirt, producing a smooth shine that conventional cleaners fail to deliver.

Aero Technic Away ($26.80 USD) degreaser, tire, wheel, and engine cleaner is a fast and effective way to remove oil and nitro fuel deposits. It is safe to use on both painted and covered surfaces, and it won’t harm engine cases or ignition wiring. Available in handy 16-ounce ($26.80 USD) or 2.5-ounce ($7.65 USD) spray bottles to keep in your flight box.

For an added touch of elegance and shine, Aero Technic Fusion ($30.63 USD) is a polymer-infused carnauba wax that adds a deep, rich gloss to your covered or painted surfaces while creating a durable protection barrier. Easy to apply, Fusion paste wax is environmentally friendly and 100 percent biodegradable. With all the effort and money invested in your giant-scale aircraft, make them shine with these great finish enhancing products.—By