Acrylic and glass aircraft windows need a non-abrasive approach with Plex Wax or Wash Wax ALL.
Steps
- Pre-spray. Pre-spray the window with Wash Wax ALL or Plex Wax.
- Let soak. Allow it to soak for 5–10 minutes.
- Re-spray. Re-spray an area with Wash Wax ALL or Plex Wax.
- Damp towel. Wipe the area with a damp towel.
- Dry towel. Wipe the area dry with a dry towel before it dries on its own.
Notes
- Plastic is softer than paint. Pre-soak and soften dried bug residue before removal to prevent scratching. Use only high-quality, soft, absorbent microfiber towels, such as Aero Towels. Towels should be new or regularly laundered, inspected, and stored in a sealed container or bag.
- To prevent scratches, inspect each towel and pad for embedded contaminants after laundering and before use.
- If heavy dust is present, first blow it off with compressed air or a blower, or rinse the windows with fresh water. The best time to clean aircraft windows is right after a flight, when airflow has removed most contaminants and bug residue is still soft. This often removes the need for Steps 2 and 3.
- Remove rings, watches, bracelets, cufflinks, keys, and belts with buckles before cleaning. Keep shirt buttons and zippers clear of the window.
- Fold each towel in half twice to form a square. Wet and wring out several towels until lightly damp, and fold some dry towels the same way. Flip or unfold as a side gets dirty, and replace towels as needed.
- Do not use fabric softeners; they damage microfiber and cause streaking.
- Don't use chamois. They are hard to clean thoroughly, trap dirt, and don't fully dry the surface, leaving streaks.
- Don't use paper towels; most are too harsh on plastic.
- Wash Wax ALL or Plex Wax leaves a non-stick, hydrophobic coating that helps water bead and shed for better visibility, and helps keep bug residue from bonding, so windows stay cleaner longer.
- Plex Wax is identical in formulation to Wash Wax ALL. It is labeled for flight departments that require a product specifically for aircraft windows, with window instructions on the bottle.
- Polish ALL may be used to remove fine scratches from plastic and aircraft windows. Contact us for proper polishing procedures.
- Both products are safe to use on aircraft windows, cockpit instruments, and displays.