Technical data

13773-001
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Page 8 30 Nov 2000
D. Cleaning Painted or Primed Surfaces for Decal Application
(1) Acquire necessary tools and equipment.
(2) Use denatured alcohol to thoroughly clean painted or primed surface free of oil, grease, dirt, etc.
(a) Fold clean lint-free cloths in such a manner as to eliminate raw edges to reduce the possi-
bility of lint contaminating the surface to be cleaned.
WARNING:
Cleaning solvents are toxic and flammable. Skin protection and eye
protection are required. Additionally, adequate ventilation and/or fresh
air masks shall be used in all closed areas.
(b) Dampen one cloth with cleaning solvent from polyethylene squirt bottle. The cloth should
not be saturated to a point where solvent drips.
Note: Never pour or spray cleaning solvent on aircraft structure because it will run
back between structural layers, then run back out again after the cleaning
operations are completed, bringing contamination to surfaces previously
cleaned.
(c) Thoroughly clean small areas at a time. Wipe area dry with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Do
not allow solvent to air dry as a residue will remain on the surface, contaminating a follow-
ing process.
CAUTION: After thoroughly cleaning surfaces to be sealed, personnel should wear
clean white gloves to prevent contaminating the surfaces to be sealed. If
contamination occurs, surfaces shall be recleaned.
(d) Continue cleaning until no discoloration is evident on the drying cloth.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Denatured Alcohol O-E-760
Type III
Any Source Preliminary and Final
Cleaning
Solvent Dispensers
(Polyethylene Squirt
Bottle)
- Any Source Dispense Solvents
Cotton cloth
(clean, white, lint
free)
- Any Source Surface Cleaning
Cotton Gloves
(Clean, White, Lint
Free)
- Any Source Handle Cleaned Sur-
faces
Protective Gloves
(Neoprene Rubber)
- Any Source Protect hands from
chemicals
Goggles - Any Source Protect eyes from
chemicals