Why Most Aircraft Owners Are Destroying Their Paint (And Don't Know It)
I've detailed hundreds of aircraft — private jets, turboprops, pistons — and the #1 mistake I see is owners letting their FBO handle the wash.
Here's the problem: most FBO line crews use dish soap, pressure washers, and whatever towels are lying around. That's a recipe for swirl marks, micro-scratches, and long-term clear coat failure.
What actually protects your aircraft's finish:
Rinse-less or waterless wash with aviation-specific products — no runoff violations, no pressure damage
Clay bar decontamination before any polish — removes embedded fallout that washing can't touch
Machine polish with dual-action, not rotary — controlled correction without burning through paint
Ceramic coating as the final layer — hydrophobic protection that lasts 2-5 years and makes every subsequent wash safer and faster
The difference between a properly maintained aircraft and a neglected one shows up in two places: the ramp (first impressions matter) and resale value (buyers notice paint condition immediately).
If you own or operate aircraft and want the detail done right, we come to your airport. No repositioning, no hangar required.