News & Notes…
01/18/10... Granitize Aviation at the Heli-Expo 2010! Granitize Aviation will be exhibiting at Heli-Expo 2010, the H.A.I. show (booth #3323) and will be offering an HAI Convention special: Stay Clean Helicopter Exterior Finish Kits. Attendees will be offered these kits at a special introductory price of $125.00 for orders taken at the show. The kits include a Xzilon Protection Kit, Zero V.O.C. Degreaser, Hard Surface Cleaner, Spray 'n Shine and much more. The special price includes shipping. (From SSV: This is quite a deal! If you are able to attend the H.A.I. show, you would be getting a lot of bang for your buck if you ordered one of these kits.) Click here for more information about the H.A.I. show: www.heliexpo.com
12/04/09... The Tempest Vacuum Pump wrench is highlighted in the latest issue of "Sport Aviation". On page 89 of the December 2009 issue of "Sport Aviation", the Tempest Vacuum Pump wrench is pictured in action. There are some comments about the wrench in the article below the photo. SSV is the proud manufacturer of the Tempest Vacuum Pump Wrench - the best wrench in the industry. Contact your favorite Tempest distributor for more information about how to purchase one of these tools. If you don't have a favorite distributor, let your SSV rep know and we'll get you connected to one close to you. Thank you Tempest for your ongoing support!
11/9/09... PBS Boot Sealant & PREP On Sale! PBS Boot Sealant is on sale for $41.95/qt and the PBS PREP is on sale for $19.95/qt. This sale will last until the end of December 2009. PBS Boot Sealant and PREP are the leading pneumatic de-ice boot cleaning and conditioning products. The pricing will be computed when you check out. Click on "De-Ice Boots" under the Asset Protection tab at the top of our site.
10/19/09... ANOTHER PART PMA'd BY SSV!! SSV, Inc. has received PMA for the Beechcraft Elevator and Rudder cable fairlead common on V-tail Bonanzas and Barons. Our p/n is SSV35-660033-1 and has been approved to replace both Beech p/n's: 35-660033 & 35-660033-1. SSV sells this part for substantially less than the O.E.M. (current O.E.M. pricing is over $130.00/ea). Click on the Beech Parts page listed under the Manufactured Parts tab at the top of this page for pricing and ordering information, or call you SSV representative for more details.
10/16/09... SSV is now carrying Zip-Chem wipes, p/n X-405, for avionics applications. These wipes have been approved by Gulfstream (and others) as approved for use on flat screen avionics panels. Call SSV for more information.
09/14/09... Sharp Details President, Jim Garland has authored The Practical Guide to Exceptional Living, a book designed to share some of the ideas and concepts that Garland has used to start and grow Sharp Details from scratch to a business with sales of nearly $4 million and over 50 employees. Morgan James Publishing will release the book in early 2010. Pre-sale copies of the published version or the e-book may be ordered at www.garlandcommunication.com. Mr. Garland is donating $2 for every pre-sale of his book to the Mark Victor Hansen Foundation. Hansen is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and started his foundation to fight poverty through education, entrepreneurship and literacy. For more information, go to www.markvictorhansenfoundation.org.
09/11/09... Xzilon is now approved by Bombardier as a protective finish on brightwork. The Xzilon application processed is specified the BAPS 138-059 maintenance procedure calling out for a clear, protective finish after the metals have been polished. The part number for Xzilon used on brightwork is X-20-18. Call your SSV representative details. 08/27/09... Lou Martin & Associates, Inc. announces their newly expanded composite sandwich panel capabilities. LMA's new SDM Technologies Flat Panel Press provides the capacity for high volume production of aviation flat panels used in aviation cabinetry fabrication. Information available at the Lou Martin website: www.lma-assoc.net.
07/30/09… Immaculate Flight is now available for aircraft detailing services in the New Orleans, LA area! All area airports are available for coverage. Please contact 888-858-5123 to schedule service or www.immaculateflight.com.
06/15/09… Granitize Aviation announces new prices on many of their products – several products have had price reductions! Contact your SSV representative for details. www.granitizeaviation.com.
04/28/09… SSV receives inventory of new metal polishes from Granitize Aviation. SSV stocks the full line of Granitize Aviation products.
04/16/09… SSV is now stocking Jet Stream’s PBS and PREP line of De-Ice Boot care products.
03/16/09… SSV becomes a Perrone Aerospace Products Authorized Distributor for Perrone’s line of Leather Care Products. SSV stocks the full line of Perrone Leather Products.
03/06/09… SSV adds ‘A Clear Choice’ carpet spot remover to its product mix. ‘A Clear Choice’ is endorsed by Terry Brennan of T. Brennan, Inc., a recognized expert in the field of aircraft detailing. www.aclearchoice.com SSV, Inc. ‘News & Notes’ is a place where SSV, its customers and its suppliers can share new developments, products, show dates, or some other piece of news that might be of interest to the visitors at southseasparts.com. SSV, Inc. reserves all rights to edit, publish or not publish any releases at its sole discretion. SSV, Inc. has not necessarily reviewed all of the releases for their validity or accuracy and cannot be held liable in any way for the information contained in these releases published herein. |
Ink Remover
A necessary companion on every trip - Ink Remover by Perrone.
XW-9M Dry Wash
Clean, Polish, and Wax all in one step: Xzilon's Drywash
PBS Boot De-Icer Sealent
De-Ice Boot Sealant - works better and costs less.
XC 11 Spray and Shine
The Pink Stuff an excellent light duty cleaner & fast detail.
XPW Polymer Wetcoat
Racer's Edge/Polymer Wet Polish - only the best Teflon Protector around.
STICK-IT
Temporary adhesive for locating hard to reach parts.
CLEANING/DETAILING TECH TIPS
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Seat Tracks:Use 100% XG-5 to clean out seat tracks. It was found (and later added to the maintenance manual) at SR Technics in Ireland that XG-5, used at 100% strength, was effective at removing accumulated crude and residue during maintenance checks where the interiors were removed. The technique involved applying XG-5 to the seat track rails and using a small bristle brush (probably bent to fit into the seat tracks) to gently remove the a... read more... |
Skydrol Stains and Carbon Sootin:Based on Detailer Field Reports, No Streek has been found to be effective at removing Skydrol stains and carbon sooting from paint exteriors. Simply spray the product on the stain, let it foam up, and then remove with a clean micro fiber towel or clean cotton rag. With all recommendations, some common sense must apply: Skydrol stains should be fairly recent and not have the opportunity to be baked into the paint; and heavy carbon... read more... |
Xzilon in High Humid Climates:Applying Xzilon to paint in high humid climates, Xzilon p/n X-20-WO may streak during the application. We recommend substituting Xzilon p/n X-20-15 for the –WO in high humid conditions. Not sure, try out a test area on the painted surface with the –WO to determine if the substitution is necessary. Remember, p/n X-20-15 does require that you wipe off the excess material as you are applying Xzilon. If you h... read more... |
Xziloning Bright Work:This cannot be said enough! When preparing brightwork sufaces for Xzilon application, YOU MUST make sure that all residual polish and metal oxidation has been removed. Some polishes contain a carnuba wax component that will react with the Xzilon and leave streaks. Those streaks will be have to be machined polished in order to be removed. We recommend using 100% Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning the pol... read more... |
Applicators for Xzilon:Use only Dupont Sontera Wipes, p/n AC1213WWA, for applying Xzilon. These particular Sontera Wipes have a fiber construction that allows the Xzilon liquid formula to bolus on the cloth, permitting the maximum amount of solids in the formula to be applied to the hard surface and not be absorbed into the wipe. More of the Xzilon on the hard surface means a better, longer term application of the Xzilon. read more... |
Removing XW-9M Drywash:XW-9M Drywash can be removed either by hand using a clean micro-fiber or cotton towel, or by machine using an orbital buffing pad. For large surface areas, use an machine orbital for effective and efficient removal XW-9M and to leave a consistent, shiny finish. Change out the orbital pads as they become saturated. read more... |
Cleaning of Micro Fiber & Cotton Towels:Micro Fiber and cotton towels can be laundered in a solution of XE-3 Zero V.O.C. degreaser. Use ¼ cup of XE-3 per large load in a conventional washing machine, warm or hot wash. Dry normally. Towels come out clean and XE-3 is safe for the environment since it is a Zero V.O.C. formulation. Even in California! read more... |
Use Perrone Ink Remover ASAP:The Perrone Ink Remover is designed to not be very aggressive at removing ink so that a bigger problem is not created by trying to remove the ink (think of a white spot in the middle of a dark leather seat). Ink in leather can be a very tricky thing to deal with because there are so many variables having to do with the kinds of inks that are used (water or oil based), the color and age of leather, and so on. So, when you spot an ink st... read more... |
Keep Brightwork bright between Xzilon Coatings:XC-11 Spray and Shine (the ‘Pink’ Stuff) is sometimes referred to as a ‘Quick-Detail’ type product. Xzilon is first and foremost a corrosion inhibitor for brightwork. In order to keep brightwork looking like it was ‘just polished’, we recommend that the leading edges be wiped down with XC-11. Spray and Shine is a mild cleaner that will not detoriate the Xzilon coating and will brighten up the surface making it look fresh. XC-... read more... |
Clay Bar for large surface areas (ugh!):The Clay Bar process can be a very time consuming step in the Xzilon Application Process. It can be made quicker by using a Clay Bar Holder that goes on most rotary type machines. The Holder provides a pocket where the Clay Bar can be molded to fit. When using a high speed, however, make sure to rotate and reform the clay bar more frequently than when you are using the clay bar by hand – every two to three minutes would probab... read more... |
Unfinished Leather – USE CAUTION:Some leathers are UNFINISHED leathers. We do not recommend using any cleaning chemicals on these types of leathers, such as suede, nubuck or naked leather. These instructions & tech tips are for FINISHED leathers only. A good test that you can easily perform to determine whether or not your leather is finished is to wet your finger and dab it onto your leather. If the water is absorbed into the leather it is unfinished. If the water sit... read more... |
Keep your leather free of dust and debris!This can be achieved by a routine wipe down of your leather with a clean & dry micro-fiber towel or rag. Dust and dirt can settle in the pores of your leather and cause premature erosion of your finish system. read more... |
General practices when caring for leather:First, always use cleaning products in a manner consistent with labeling; second, always pretest surface before wide spread use of any cleaning products; third, do not spray products directly on leather; and lastly, start with a recommended leather cleaning product or a mild surfactant / soap and water solution to clean your finished leathers. read more... |
Avoid certain chemical when caring for leather:Some chemical groups can melt into the finish system and/or cause damage leading to tacky feeling leather and/or color transfer. Those chemicals to avoid include the following: 1. Heavy solvents or petroleum based solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl keytone (MEK), mineral spirits, lacquer thinner and isopropyl alcohol. 2. High alkaline cleaners (pH of 10.5 or more) or acid based products (pH of 5 or less) such as most h... read more... |
How often should leather be cleaned?Your leather should be cleaned on a regular basis. Ideally, they should be cleaned as often as possible. Dust and dirt can settle in the pores of your leather and cause premature erosion of your finish system. Realistically, a routine cleaning of (1) time per week or as close to that schedule as possible is a good idea. When you have a spill or stain that occurs on your leather, it is best to go after it right away (similar to a stain o... read more... |
How do I treat ink stains in my leather?For fresh ink stains, apply an approved leather ink remover for finished leathers. We recommend Perrone’s Ink and Stain Remover (#IR-102) to a soft lint-free rag or cotton swab and gently agitate stain in a random circular motion. Be sure to move to a clean area of cloth or swab as to not re-apply any ink that may have been removed. If stain is untouched, try a soft nylon brush and re-agitate. If stain is still untouched, re-apply Per... read more... |
Gum is stuck to my leather – now what?Use Perrone’s Deep Cleaner in conjunction with mechanical removal of gum. Carefully apply Deep Cleaner to gum and agitate with soft nylon brush or lint-free rag. A pallet knife can also be used (carefully) to mechanically remove gum from leather after softened by Deep Cleaner. Be sure not to cut into leather finish during this process. If additional gum residue remains, follow-up with another application of Perrone’s Deep Cleane... read more... |
When cleaning leather:Be sure to use a genuine horsehair brush. The soft bristles of these brushes will work into the grain pattern of the leather, thoroughly cleaning it. If you clean leather with a rag or cloth, you are not cleaning effectively. Be careful not to use nylon or plastic brushes to clean leather, as they can be potentially damaging to the finish system of fine leathers. read more... |
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