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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:14 am    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote


I've mounted my canopy for what I hope is the 2nd to the last time (will have to
remove for paint) and removed the protective plastic. Now I am faced with
cleaning all the dust off of it and also keeping it looking good for the next
20+ years. Smile I searched the archives and found some old 1997 posts about
canopy cleaning but I'd like to hear some more recent experiences.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:03 am    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:03 am    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote


Not sure where I read it, but it seemed authoritative at the
time. They recommended rinsing the canopy off with water
from a garden hose, just to get the big stuff, then using
plexus and microfiber cloths.
That's my plan until I find a better method. I've still got
the original protective plastic on my canopy.
I use this system with our club's pipers, and it works pretty
well. It seems like the more I use plexus and the microfiber
cloths, the better the windscreen and windows look.
Mickey
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:03 am    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote


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What cloth types are builders using to wipe the canopy with that doesn't
leave
scratches? Shami cloth? California Car Duster? Diapers?

Bare hands and water!
That's the first thing I use if my canopy is really dusty or has caked on
bugs that I accidentally left sitting for several days. I spray or drizzle
water on the canopy, then I wipe it with my clean hand. Remove any rings
from your fingers, obviously. The dust and grit comes right off on your
hand and doesn't scratch. Frequently while doing this I clean my wiping
hand so I'm not pushing clumps of crap around.
After this process, I let what's left of the water evaporate, and then I
clean the canopy normally with a micro-fiber towel and Plexus. I don't
think the cleaner is all that critical as long as you know it won't harm the
plexi, and as long as you use something like a micro-fiber or flannel cloth
that won't scratch.
) ( Dan
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:06 am    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote


Matthew,
I use microfiber cloth and Plexus. Wash the cloth after a few canopy
cleanings.
Stephen Soule
RV-6A N227RV


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:52 am    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote


There is a soft silicon? blade (sometimes called a California Wiper) that is
great for canopies. Wet the canopy then the blade floats on a thin layer of
water while pushing the rest in front of it picking up dust, debris, etc and
floats off the canopy. Just clean the blade with a cloth (I use my fingers)
before each swipe and I have found it to be very quick and safe. Can be
found in most auto stores.
Ed
Ed Anderson
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Matthews, NC
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:10 pm    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote


I use old T shirts and Pledge, 11 years on a -6 tip up, works great.
Dw
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:46 pm    Post subject: Canopy Care and Cleaning Reply with quote


Here is what I am doing. When it is dusty, or has dirt or bugs on it I
sprinkle with a garden pressure sprayer and wet it down with just plain
water. Then use a clean old tee shirt and drag it across the glass to
remove water along with the dust and dirt particles WITHOUT applying any
pressure to the glass that might scratch it. If you need to do this a
second time, do so by rewetting and dragging. You want to get the dirt/dust
off primarily. Then when the grit if off, spray on the plexus or whatever
and work it in well using a clean cotton flannel and let it film up . After
dry, use another clean cotton flannel and remove the film. Basically, I
want to keep from rubbing any grit into the glass that will create tiny
micro scratches that cause the haze look over time. A trusted friend uses
Nu Finish car polish instead of Plexus. His results look fine also.
Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up SunSeeker 78 hours
"Please use the information and opinions I express with responsibility, and
at your own risk."
What cloth types are builders using to wipe the canopy with that doesn't
leave
scratches? Shami cloth? California Car Duster? Diapers?
What products are builders using to do the actual cleaning? Some old
posts
indicated Pledge, Maguires #10, Windex w/ Vinegar.
What products should one absolutely avoid??
I've suggested to Ken at Van's to write up and article, so any information
I get
from the group I will forward to Ken for reference.
Matthew


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