De-ice Boot Care

[HMR]

Anyone ever use Jet Stream's "PBS Boot Prep and Sealant"? Do you like it? Are there other brands you'd recommend? Any tips for applying it? Caloric value if used in a mixed drink...?

Thanks!
HMR

 

[avbug]

That depends on the boot. If you're using BF Goodrich products, you should be using their care products, too. Especially if your boots are under warranty.

 

[HMR]

Thanks. The BFG stuff looks good. I did some calling around and everyone I talked with (including our mx) is using the PBS prep and sealant.

Anyone have experience w/BFG's "ICEX II"? It's labeled as an "ice adhesion inhibitor". I was wondering if this would be worthwhile to put on a C340?

 

[STINKER]

PBS works well if you use some terry cloths that you can pick up at any auto parts store. You can apply the cleaner to the boots with a cloth and then dry the cleaner off and then apply the sealant with a third cloth about two coats should give you a nice shine. The cloths will turn hard as the sealant will be much like a candy coating. You can clean the boots at the end of the flight with a rubber cleaner/damp cloth. The PBS application shouldn't need to be done to often just depends how much weather you fly in.... when you pop the boots you'll need to re-PBS the boots. Just my 2 cents from an ex-Cessna 421C driver. Good luck!


STINER

 

[340drvr]

Icex works OK, it only lasts for a few flights in precip, then you need to re-apply more. It's not a magic potion, but it seemed like it helps keep ice from sticking on prop pads and inflatable boots. Not cheap, I think it's like $150/quart!