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Directions For Products
BootsEdge Repair Corp's Wax remover/Multi-Purpose Cleaner
BootsEdge Repair Corp's Pneumatic De-icer Sealant
Materials Required
Wax remover, pneumatic de-icer sealant, two-quart tubs, masking tape, 3M Scotch-Brite pad(s) (red) cut into thirds, MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) or clean water, clean soft cloth (applicator pad, cheesecloth, sweatshirt, ect), paper towels.
Prevent unused products from freezing
Aircraft must be out of direct sunlight
Air temperature should exceed 55 degrees
Wax Remover Directions
  • Using the masking tape, tape off the area around the de-ice boots.
  • Pour wax remover into a 2-quart tub (about 1/2 quart).
  • Soak a red Scotch-Brite pad in the wax remover.
  • Using moderate scrubbing pressure, keep de-icer wet with wax remover for one to three minutes.
  • Remove wax remover with clean paper towels. (For best results, moisten the paper towel with MEK.)
  • Repeat as necessary until the de-icer is dull in appearance.
  • Remove any residual wax remover using MEK(methyl ethyl ketone) or clean water.
  • Residual wax remover on aircraft skin can be removed with clean water and a clean towel.
  • Repeat the process for each de-icer.
  • Wax remover/multip-purpose cleaner is great on exhaust stacks, exhaust soot, landing gears, and hard to clean areas.
  • "UV protection (such as Goodrich's Agemaster may be applied before de-icer sealant
Pneumatic De-icer Sealant Directions
  • Clean the de-icers using BootsEdge Repair Corp's wax remover.
  • Pour 1/3 to 1/2 quart de-icer sealant into a 2-quart tub.
  • Soak a clean applicator pad in the pneumatic de-icer sealant.
  • Wring out excess pneumatic de-icer sealant.
  • Apply pneumatic de-icer salant to the pneumatic de-icer using end-to-end strokes.
  • Allow de-icer to dry.
  • Repeat, applying 2 to coats.
  • Remove tape. Residual Wax remover can be removed with clean water and a clean rag.