Jay Honeck wrote:
You obviously don't get your cars or airplane very dirty. Washing off mud
or any amount of dirt with Pledge and a diaper would make a great abrasive
that would trash your paint in short order. Vehicles should always be
washed with lots of water prior to touching the surface with a sponge or
cloth. Soap helps loosen the dirt and avoid scratches, but water alone
does a pretty good job. Never take a cloth to a dry and dirty painted or
plexus surface.


You're correct -- our plane never has a chance to get dirty. We (the whole
family) wipe it down after every flight with Pledge and diapers.

Flying on paved strips only helps a lot. My airplane was based on a
grass/dirt strip for several years and pledge and a diaper just wouldn't
cut it! Likewise, I have a 1700' gravel driveway and my cars definitely
need a water bath before washing or I'd have my paint ground away in a
few washings.


Matt