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Originally posted by Joeaksa
We are not allowed to even have a bottle of it inside an airplane, its that corrosive on aluminum.
'Nuff said...
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Joe, I just received a sample at a fly-in this summer of a new "aviation" version of simple green. I guess that shows that even Simple Green knew their original version is bad for aluminum. Many of these type products will not do much if any damage to exposed aluminum if sprayed on and rinsed off, but on airplanes, the product seeps into lapped riveted joints and does not get fully rinsed out, which in turn can definitely cause damage to the relatively thin aluminum structures over time.
Enough about aircraft use, but for autos and bikes...
I would not risk damaging a highly polished finish on an expensive wheel, but I wouldnt think twice about spraying it on a cruddy greasy engine or weathered old wheel on a car or bike. A little common sense and maybe a quick test in a hidden location goes a long way.