Interesting you mention the "tear off's" from motor cycle visors. Nascar
(american car racing series)
now use "tear off's" on their windscreens at speeds of over 200mph. This
could be worth a look on
our A/C.
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Raimo Toivio
Sent: Monday, 20 April 2009 9:14 PM
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Cleaning windshield - how to do it safely?
Bob
Thanks for good advice.
As I have noticed by myself - it is not a problem to make it clean.
It is a problem to make it clean w/o same time making those invisible
scratches.
That copy "Aircraft windshield and window care and maintenance" was
exellent.
Everybody should have it and read it carefully.
Lessons to learn:
Rinse, rinse and once more rinse until all the hard particles are surely
away.
Using only a finger nail to remove bugs or helicopters is a good idea.
"Any paper is bad" is good to know.
Old gotton T-shirts are good
Also must be very carefull when using canopy covers or even avoid using
them at least during windy conditions.
By the way - maybe the gentlest, easiest and most effective way to clean
it is to fly through heavy rain...someone may think it is not the safest
way - I have noticed there may exist some surprises.
Some motorcyclists use some kind of easily changeable transparent film to
protect their helmet vizors. Obviously no optical problems. How is that for
windshield (just front of P1)?
Raimo OH-XRT
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Borger
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 1:48 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Cleaning windshield - how to do it safely?
Raimo,
I use the stuff recommended by LP Aero Plastics, the folks who make the
windows for Europa (at least here in the U.S. anyway). Go to their web site
( http://www.lpaero.com/ ) and click on the "Products" tab. From there go
to the "Accessories" section. All their recommended products are listed and
available there.
I will also send a copy of their care and maintenance instructions
directly to you.
Check six,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
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On Apr 19, 2009, at 12:54, Raimo Toivio wrote:
All
I have a problem - I cannot find any safe way to clean the wind
shield.
As you all know it gets very easily hair scratches.
With those scrathes it is not fun to fly against sun - I do not wanna
have them any more!
Have seen nightmares "hey I am going to replace Europas windshield".
I have tried to rinse it with plenty of warm water and cleaning
detergents but that is not enough.
I am not brave enough to wipe it clean or touch it at all.
Insects are the main problem - as Bob and Ivor well know sometimes
during summer here in Scandinavia exists two or even more little insects
(they claimed mosquitos).
How do you do the job?
Raimo OH-XRT
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