Simple Green EXTREME Aircraft and Precision Equipment Cleaner - 1 Gal

In this review the Simple Green EXTREME Aircraft and Precision Equipment Cleaner is evaluated for technicians, maintenance shops, and precision equipment owners who need a non-flammable, water-based degreaser that protects delicate metals and finishes. The bottom line: it cleans heavy grease and soot while minimizing corrosion and material damage, making it especially useful where caustic solvents would be unacceptable and an anti-corrosion agent is desirable for long term metal care.

Key Features

• Precision cleaning: The formula is optimized to remove grease, soil, and soot from structural metals, painted surfaces, and high tech alloys without harming finishes.
• Non-flammable formula: As a water-based cleaner it eliminates the fire risk associated with petroleum distillate solvents in workshop or hangar environments.
• Corrosion protection: An added anti-corrosion agent reduces immediate oxidation and helps limit hydrogen embrittlement on sensitive parts during cleaning.
• Material compatibility: It is formulated to be safe on aluminum, carbon fiber, plastics, rubbers, hoses, seals, and factory coatings when used as directed.
• High soil capacity and rinseability: The cleaner cuts heavy deposits and rinses clean to prevent redeposition, which helps when using ultrasonic baths or manual rinsing.

Who It's For

Simple Green EXTREME is aimed at aircraft maintenance technicians, precision equipment shops, restoration specialists, and industrial maintenance teams who require a high-performance degreaser that is not caustic or flammable. It works well for cleaning exhaust soot, structural components, and parts that cannot tolerate aggressive solvents.

Those who should look elsewhere include users who need a solvent that dissolves specific polymer residues or paint strippers, or who require an FAA-certified product list item for certain regulated procedures; this product is optimized for cleaning and corrosion inhibition rather than chemical stripping.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Effective grease and soot removal suitable for ultrasonic cleaners and manual application.
• Non-flammable, petroleum-distillate-free formulation reduces fire and VOC concerns in workshops.
• Built-in corrosion inhibitor protects delicate metals during cleaning and reduces immediate oxidation.

Cons

• Not intended as a paint stripper or for removing some specialty polymer coatings, so it may not replace all solvent needs.

Specifications

Product	EXTREME Aircraft and Precision Cleaner
Size	1 gal bottle (sold 4/carton)
Manufacturer	SUNSHINE MAKERS, INC.
Base	Water-based, non-flammable formula
Compatibility	Aluminum, carbon fiber, plastics, rubber, painted surfaces
Special feature	Anti-corrosion agent to minimize oxidation and hydrogen embrittlement

Our Verdict

For aircraft maintainers and precision equipment shops that need a strong but non-caustic degreaser, Simple Green EXTREME offers excellent cleaning power with the practical benefit of reduced flammability and corrosion protection. It represents good value where material compatibility and safety are priorities, though it will not replace aggressive solvent strippers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it be used in ultrasonic cleaners?
Yes, customers report successful use in ultrasonic cleaning systems for parts with soot and grease when diluted and rinsed per instructions.

Is it safe on aluminum and carbon fiber?
Yes, the formula is optimized for structural metals and carbon fiber and is formulated to avoid oxidizing finishes when used correctly.

Does it reduce corrosion risk?
Yes, an added anti-corrosion agent helps minimize immediate oxidation and reduce the chance of hydrogen embrittlement during cleaning.