Maintain, Care & Repair

DuPont Imron® Aviation products provide superior protection against elements your aircraft will face throughout its long life. To make sure you maximise those benefits, use the following guide to take care of your finish:

• Park plane in a hangar whenever possible.
• Wash your plane often, especially when exposed to salty, dusty, acidic or alkaline environments.
• When washing your plane, use non-abrasive, neutral pH (non acidic or alkaline) detergent. Do not use solvent-based solutions for washing large areas.
• During the first 30 days when the finish is still fresh, clean the plane with water rinse only. Pressure washers used when paint is still fresh could affect the finish. Avoid high pressure too close to areas that have stone chips visible or fresh paint.
• Do not wash the plane using extremely hot water or while the surface is hot. (Do not wash plane in the hot sun.)
• Avoid washing with stiff bristles. Soft cloth and felt brushes are recommended.
• Do not allow spilled fuel, anti-freeze, hydraulic fluid, or windshield washer fluid to stand on the paint – remove immediately by rinsing with water.  With many oils and hydraulic fluids, allowable exposure time before staining is shortened if fluid or paint surface is hot. 
• Do not wax for the first 60 days.
• Ice and snow should be brushed, not scraped off.
• Have any paint nicks or scratches repaired as soon as they occur to protect against corrosion.
• Should your plane’s finish become damaged, have it repaired as soon as possible. Contact a reputable repair shop near you and specify Imron™ Aviation quality is used for the original finish. This will ensure you get the best possible color match and the same durability and appearance as when your plane was new.

The DuPont CARe range of polishing and detailing products are recommended to help you maintain your quality finish. this comprehensive selection produce a first class result when protecting your aviation finish.