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<strong>TO</strong> <strong>35</strong>-1-3<br />

2.1.6.2.10 MIL-PRF-87937, Cleaning Compound Aerospace<br />

Equipment, Type III, is a gelled cleaner, and is effective for<br />

cleaning medium to heavily soiled surfaces. May be used on<br />

painted or unpainted surfaces where additional dwell time is<br />

desired. It should be used in areas that can tolerate high volumes<br />

water rinsing necessary to remove the gelled cleaning<br />

compound. Since the cleaning compound is a gel, it will<br />

adhere to vertical surfaces for more effective cleaning. To<br />

ensure the cleaning compound effectiveness, apply the cleaning<br />

compound to dry surfaces. Type III will separate-out oily<br />

waste, however, because the cleaning compound is a gel-type<br />

material the oil/cleaner separation is difficult to determine<br />

unless the solution sits for several hours.<br />

2.1.6.2.11 MIL-PRF-87937, Cleaning Compound Aerospace<br />

Equipment, Type IV, is heavy duty cleaner, effective for cleaning<br />

heavy oils and greases. This material differs from Type I in<br />

that it has no flash point. Suitable for use on high gloss or<br />

tactical paint systems. Type IV will separate out oily waste, so<br />

the oil can be removed and disposed of while the remainder is<br />

sent to a waste treatment facility.<br />

2.1.6.2.12 MIL-PRF-87937, Cleaning Compound Aerospace<br />

Equipment, Types I and IV cleaners may be used in dip tanks<br />

but are not formulated for use in vapor degreasing tanks. The<br />

gel-type cleaning compounds are not suitable for dip tank<br />

cleaning operations.<br />

Table 2-2. Authorized Cleaning Materials<br />

Type of Soils or<br />

Surfaces To Be<br />

Cleaned<br />

Cleaning<br />

Material<br />

Mixing<br />

Directions<br />

Cleaning<br />

Procedures<br />

Comments<br />

Light Soils (Dirt, Dust,<br />

Mud, Salt, Loose<br />

Soot)<br />

MIL-PRF-<br />

85570, Type I<br />

MIL-PRF-<br />

85570, Type II<br />

1 part cleaner to<br />

16 parts water<br />

1 part cleaner to<br />

9 parts water<br />

Apply cleaner solution with<br />

a foam generator, spray,<br />

sponge, soft bristle brush or<br />

cloth. Scrub and then rinse<br />

with fresh water and dry.<br />

Best used for general cleaning<br />

on painted and unpainted surfaces.<br />

Suitable for use on high<br />

gloss or tactical paint systems.<br />

MIL-PRF-<br />

87937, Type I<br />

1 part cleaner to<br />

20 parts water<br />

MIL-PRF-<br />

87937, Type III<br />

or<br />

MIL-PRF-<br />

85570, Type V<br />

Undiluted<br />

Allow the cleaner to dwell<br />

for 1-2 minutes, then agitate<br />

with a brush and completely<br />

rinse with water and allow<br />

drying.<br />

The gel-type cleaning compound<br />

is designed to adhere to<br />

vertical surfaces for more<br />

effective cleaning. The cleaning<br />

compound contains abrasives<br />

that remove soils by<br />

wearing away the surface that<br />

holds the soil. This cleaner<br />

will raise the gloss of gloss,<br />

semi-gloss, or flat topcoats.<br />

The cleaning compound<br />

should be used in areas that<br />

can tolerate high volumes<br />

water rinsing necessary to<br />

remove the gelled cleaning<br />

compound. Do not use on<br />

plastic parts.<br />

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