Indestructible Paint WADPOL (4.54-kg-Tin)

Wadpol® Super Shine Aircraft Polish

Overview

Wadpol® Super Shine Aircraft Polish is a ready-to-use, impregnated cotton wadding polish manufactured by Indestructible Paint Ltd for cleaning, polishing and protecting aluminium and painted aircraft surfaces. Long established within the aerospace industry, Wadpol effectively removes oxidation, staining and exhaust deposits while leaving a durable protective film containing built-in corrosion inhibitors. It is widely used on aircraft wing leading edges, engine cowlings and painted surfaces to restore appearance and provide long-lasting protection.

Key Technical Specs

• Product Type: Aircraft aluminium and paint polish
• Form: Pre-impregnated cotton wool wadding
• Application Method: Hand or machine polishing
• Flash Point: >40°C (polish compound only)
• VOC Content: 560 g/L (polish compound only)
• Pack Size: 4.54 kg container
• Shelf Life:
  • 5 years (unopened at UK ambient temperatures)
  • 6 months after opening
• Clean-Up Solvent: Gun Cleaner or White Spirit

Approvals & Specifications

• DTD 900-4438
• Boeing Approved Ancillary Polish

Typical Applications

• Aircraft aluminium skin polishing
• Wing leading edge cleaning and polishing
• Engine cowling stain removal
• Painted aircraft surface restoration
• Removal of weathering and corrosion deposits
• Commercial, military and aerobatic aircraft exterior maintenance

Compatibility & Safety Notes

• Suitable for aluminium and painted aircraft surfaces
• Designed to clean and polish in a single application without additional preparation
• Store and handle as a flammable liquid impregnated material
• Keep containers tightly closed when not in use
• Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use
• Store in accordance with applicable flammable liquid regulations

Packaging & Procurement

• Supplied in 4.54 kg containers of pre-impregnated cotton wool wadding
• Ready to use directly from the container
• No mixing or catalyst required

Why This Product is Chosen for AOG / MRO

• Cleans and polishes in one operation, reducing maintenance time
• Built-in corrosion inhibitors provide long-lasting protection
• Effectively removes exhaust deposits and oxidation from aircraft surfaces
• Widely used by airlines for polishing wing leading edges
• Trusted aerospace product with a long service history, including use by the Red Arrows and Sea King fleets
• Can be machine polished to achieve a high-gloss finish

Practical Suggestions for Your Team (AOG Mindset)

• Tear off only the amount of impregnated wadding required for the repair or polishing task
• Allow aluminium surfaces to darken during polishing as contaminants and oxidation are removed
• Buff immediately with a clean, soft cloth, turning the cloth frequently to maximise surface finish
• Use a mechanical polishing mop after hand application where a higher gloss finish is required
• Reseal the container immediately after use to maximise the six-month opened shelf life

Manufacturer / Aviation Spec Codes

• Manufacturer: Indestructible Paint Ltd
• Product Name: Wadpol® Super Shine Aircraft Polish
• Product Type: Pre-impregnated aircraft polish and corrosion inhibitor
• Primary Specifications: DTD 900-4438, Boeing Approved Ancillary Polish
• Primary Application: Cleaning, polishing and protecting aluminium and painted aircraft surfaces