Goodrich® de-icing boots maintenance: a step-by-step guide to optimal performance

At Aero-Sense, we offer a range of specialized maintenance products from Goodrich® for de-icing boots. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to clean, protect, and enhance your boots, ensuring optimal performance in icy conditions. Trust in Goodrich®’s proven solutions, available at Aero-Sense, to keep your aircraft ready for winter operations.

Aerospace Cleaner™ (1)

The Aerospace Cleaner™ is a powerful yet gentle solution designed to effortlessly remove dirt, grime, and bugs from aircraft surfaces. Simply apply as needed—no surface stripping required. Ideal for keeping your aircraft spotless, it delivers efficient cleaning without damaging delicate finishes.

Shake before use.

1. Spray onto lint-free cloth, saturating the cloth. Additionally spray directly onto de-icing boots. Make sure the cloth stays wet throughout the process.
2. Using medium hand pressure, wipe down the boots to remove dirt and debris. Repeat as needed.
3. Lightly hand-buff the boots to the desired gloss.

Aerospace Protectant™ (2)

The Aerospace Protecant™ is a cosmetic treatment that provides dust, soil and stain resistance. It provides near 100% prevention of UV induced slow fade. Can be used on all water-safe materials and doesn’t require surface stripping.

1. Mask off application area to protect surrounding surfaces.
2. Shake before use.
3. Spray onto lint-free cloth, saturating the cloth. Additionally spray directly onto de-icing boots. Make sure the cloth stays wet throughout the process.
4. Using medium hand pressure, apply the protectant in a uniform coat.
5. Lightly hand-buff the boots to the desired gloss.

ShineMaster® Prep (3)

For preparation and cleaning: ShineMaster® Prep is a preparation cleaner designed to remove dirt, old protectants, and any contamination from the de-icing boots.

Apply 2 to 3 light coats for new boots. One pint covers approx. 18.6 m². Reapply as desired.

AgeMaster® No. 1 (4)

For protecting and conditioning, for neoprene de-icing boots only: AgeMaster® No. 1 is a rubber protectant that conditions and protects the de-icing boots from aging, UV degradation, and environmental wear.

Apply after 6 months for new boots. One quart covers approx. 8.3 m². Reapply every 150 flights hours (or 2 times / year).

ShineMaster® (5)

For polishing and shining: ShineMaster® is a protective polish that restores the shine to your de-icing boots, helping them maintain a “like-new” appearance and resist further soiling.

Apply as desired. One pint covers approx. 18.6 m².

Procedure

1. Mask off application area to protect surrounding surfaces.
2. Apply ShineMaster® Prep, ensuring that the surface is fully covered. In case of heavy build-up, allow 5-7 minutes of contact time before removing.
3. Rub the boots with a wet sponge or a lint-free cloth. Rinse or swap out the cloth as it becomes dirty or saturated. Repeat until all residual coating and dirt are removed.
4. Rinse with water and wipe dry with a lint-free cloth.
5. OPTIONAL STEP: Apply three layers of AgeMaster® No. 1 with a lint-free cloth. Make sure to coat surface completely and evenly each time. Allow 5-10 minutes of drying time between each coat of AgeMaster® No. 1. (!) Important: Allow a 24-hour drying period before applying any other products or before flying.
6. Apply ShineMaster®, with a lint-free cloth in a light, even coat. Apply in one direction and allow 5-15 minutes of drying time, until the surface is dry to touch. 2-3 coats are recommended to get the desired shine.

Step-by-step video

Watch the video below from Collins Aerospace, showing how to maintain pneumatic de-ice boots with Goodrich® products.

ICEX-II® is an anti-icing fluid that reduces ice adhesion on deicing boots, enhancing the boots’ performance in icy conditions.

Apply every 50 flights hours during icing season. One quart covers approx. 37 m².

ICEX-II® should always be the last product applied, if used in combination with other Goodrich® de-icing boot care products (after the care process or routine maintenance).

1. Mask off application area to protect surrounding surfaces.
2. Using a lint-free cloth, apply a light coat of ICEX-II® by wiping in a single continuous motion down the length of the boots. Do not apply too heavily.

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