Rated 4.69444444444/5
based on 36 customer reviews
Product description:
Now Available for Private Aircraft!
Arrow Magnolia has been supplying airlines and corporate owners with industrial-strength cleaning supplies for years. Because of demands for large quantities, these chemicals were previously available only in large drums. Now through a special arrangement with Arrow Magnolia, Sporty's® offers these supplies in smaller quantities, better suited for your aircraft. We have used these products for years on everything from rentals to Hal's personal Aztec and feel confident you will be impressed with their performance.Carbon-XRemoves exhaust deposits, fuel stains, oil and grease from the underside of fuselage, engine cowlings, wheel wells, etc. Dilutes 20 to 1; just spray on, let soak, then rinse clean—scrubbing is not necessary. Pleasantly scented and stainless, it leaves no oily film or residue. Safe to use on all aircraft finishes including exotic metals and composites. Also cleans driveways, motorcycles, boat and car engines. For use with dilution spray bottle. Meets Air Force Specification MIL-C-25769-E. Gallon size will last an entire season--a great value!
Arrow Magnolia has been supplying airlines and corporate owners with industrial-strength cleaning supplies for years. Because of demands for large quantities, these chemicals were previously available only in large drums. Now through a special arrangement with Arrow Magnolia, Sporty's® offers these supplies in smaller quantities, better suited for your aircraft. We have used these products for years on everything from rentals to Hal's personal Aztec and feel confident you will be impressed with their performance.
Carbon-X
Removes exhaust deposits, fuel stains, oil and grease from the underside of fuselage, engine cowlings, wheel wells, etc. Dilutes 20 to 1; just spray on, let soak, then rinse clean—scrubbing is not necessary. Pleasantly scented and stainless, it leaves no oily film or residue. Safe to use on all aircraft finishes including exotic metals and composites. Also cleans driveways, motorcycles, boat and car engines. For use with dilution spray bottle. Meets Air Force Specification MIL-C-25769-E.
Gallon size will last an entire season--a great value!
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
Not impressed by Carbon-X
Pros
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Cons
Even full strength it did not remove all of the exhaust stain when something not even touted to do that did a better job.
General Comments
I bought Carbon-X specifically for getting turbine exhaust off my King Air's nacelles and the top of the wing. Other people have said in their reviews that this is the best thing to use. I did not find this to be the case and it really wasn't all that dirty this time. As far as I could tell Carbon-X didn't do any better than garden-variety soap and water and I was pretty disappointed. It's a good thing I bought a gallon of Aero Glaze in the same order. The fact is that after Carbon-X failed, the Aero Glaze got out the gray stains that the Carbon-X left behind. Go figure. I don't know why people are bragging about this stuff. I have used other spray-on cleaners like diluted Red Thunder that works but they are so harsh they dull the finish after a while. The Aero Glaze not only got out all the exhaust stain and made the paint white again but also left a nice shine. I won't be ordering Carbon-X again.
Date - 7-13-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended No
not to good on removing grease and oilo from belly of aircraft
General Comments
would like to find a better product for removing grease and oil that will not harm paint or metal.
Date - 6-1-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
I love the stuff
Cons
DON'T GET IT IN YOUR EYES!!
General Comments
( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer )
Date - 3-29-2011
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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General Comments
Very good product. Does good job of cleaning both bugs and oily surfaces.
Date - 2-16-2011
Pilot Rating - Sport
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Outstanding in removing bugs from my prop/auto. I had no idea how well this worked until I used it. OUTSTANDING!!
Cons
None
General Comments
OUTSTANDING!
Date - 10-26-2010
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Tons of uses for this product. Works effectively at removing burned in soot in paint from turbo-prop exhaust. Works well on landing gear to remove bugs, brake dust etc.
Cons
Keep away from pneumatic boots unless you're preparing to strip, prep and reseal the boots. I'd recommend wearing gloves with this product as it has a tendency to dry hands.
General Comments
Works great in a spray bottle or in a 1 gallon pump-pressurized bottle. Also works well just for spot treatments; spray on a rag and spot clean bugs etc.
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Just works better than anything else I've used. Grease, bugs, oil, dirt all wipe right off. And a little goes a long way--I get over 6 months out of one gallon jug.
Cons
Have to dilute the product, so you can't use it right out of the bottle. But this is well worth it--you get a lot more out of one bottle.
General Comments
If I could only have one cleaning product, this would be it. Carbon-X and a good rag can keep any airplane clean.
Date - 7-14-2010
Pilot Rating - Recreational
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
easy to use. alittle goes a long way
Cons
buy a good set of spray bottles from hardware store. the ones that Arrow Magnolia send don't seem to hold up well,and the tops don't seem to fit that well either.
General Comments
I really like this stuff. it cuts through the bug guts and the gunky mess that always finds it's way onto the belly. spray it on and wait a few seconds for it to penetrate, then wipe off with a clean dry cloth. you will need to change rags frequently because it cleans so well. Doesn't hurt the paint.
Date - 4-23-2010
Pilot Rating - Instrument
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Actually better than expected.
Cons
Did not try to "wash" it off and don't have an opinion if it can be easily removed with water.
General Comments
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Date - 3-30-2010
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 10-9-2009
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Product works very well on exhaust and grease staining if given just a few moments to work. Very pleased with product.
Cons
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General Comments
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Date - 8-24-2009
Pilot Rating - ATP
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Strips the exhaust stains off of our King Air 200 without needing to scrub.
Cons
( No Cons Listed From Reviewer )
General Comments
A great product. Carbon X is what I have used for years to clean our King Air 200. I used to get it from the local FBO who purchased it in bulk. Now that it is available by the gallon, I just order a gallon or two as needed!
Date - 7-22-2009
Pilot Rating - Sport
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Works as advertised....
Cons
Tad bit expensive, but for how well it works, I guess it is worth it!!
Does a great job removing oil and grease from the belly of my aircraft.
Cons
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General Comments
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Date - 6-29-2009
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
good product, cleans every surface of the airplane
Cons
It takes a lot of soap to do the job, and it will not get oil off of the bottom of the cowling very well
General Comments
Good product a buy probably 10 gallons of this product per year
Date - 5-19-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
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Date - 5-15-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Great product. Removes bugs and exhaust trail with a wipe.
Cons
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