Exterior detailing services

Our Dry Wash service offers a comprehensive exterior cleaning solution, ideal for clients who prefer a waterless method or operate in airports where wet washing is restricted. This meticulous hand-cleaning process not only revitalizes your aircraft's appearance but also adheres to environmental regulations. 

✔ Water-Free & Eco-Friendly – Uses biodegradable, aviation-safe cleaning agents that effectively remove dirt, bugs, oil, and carbon buildup.
✔ Airport & Environmental Compliance – Meets strict airport environmental standards, making it ideal for locations that restrict water use.
✔ Prevents Corrosion Risks – No water means no moisture-related corrosion, protecting the aircraft’s structure.
✔ Quick & Convenient – Can be performed on the ramp, in the hangar, or at an FBO without requiring a dedicated wash area.
✔ Polished, Streak-Free Finish – Leaves a smooth, protective coating that enhances the aircraft’s appearance and safeguards it from contaminants.

• Precision Hand Cleaning – Every surface is carefully wiped down, including high-visibility areas like the nose, landing gear, door area, leading edges, exhaust track, and engine nacelles.
• Window & Windscreen Clarity – Detailed cleaning of all glass surfaces for optimal visibility.
• Metal Surface Care – Thoroughly cleans wing metal surfaces to maintain their shine and integrity.
• Comprehensive Exterior Refresh – Achieves a pristine look without water, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality.

The Dry Wash is the go-to choice for customers who want a full, waterless exterior cleaning while maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a spotless aircraft.

 Our Basic Exterior Cleaning service is ideal for quick turns and serves as an effective maintenance option after a Full Dry or Wet Wash, keeping your aircraft looking pristine between full exterior cleanings. 

• Comprehensive Upper Area Cleaning – Precise cleaning of surfaces above the cabin windows and along the wings, ensuring a spotless finish.
• High-Visibility Area Detailing – Thorough cleaning of the nose, landing gear, door area, leading edges, exhaust track, and engine nacelles for an impeccable appearance.
• Crystal-Clear Cabin Windows – Careful cleaning of all cabin windows, ensuring a streak-free, spotless finish for optimal clarity.

Choose our Basic Exterior Cleaning service to maintain a sleek, well-maintained aircraft that reflects professionalism and meticulous care.

Maintaining the integrity and performance of your aircraft's de-ice boots is crucial for safe operations in icing conditions. Our Boots Preparation and Shine service offers a comprehensive maintenance solution designed to enhance both functionality and appearance. 

• Visual Examination: Thorough inspection of de-ice boots for signs of wear, damage, or contamination, identifying issues such as holes, cuts, or air leaks that could compromise performance  
• Surface Cleaning: Application of specialized cleaning agents to remove dirt, debris, and old sealant residues, ensuring a clean surface for treatment.
• Stubborn Contaminant Elimination: Utilization of appropriate techniques to address and remove persistent contaminants, including wax buildup and insect residues.
• Stripping Old Treatments: Careful removal of existing sealants and waxes to prevent accumulation that can affect boot flexibility and performance.
• Surface Smoothing: Ensuring the boot surface is smooth and free from imperfections that could hinder proper sealing. 
• Sealant Application: Applying manufacturer-recommended sealants to protect the rubber material from environmental factors and enhance longevity.
• Multiple Coating Layers: Applying several layers of protective coating to ensure durability and sustained performance. 
• Achieving High Gloss Finish: Polishing the treated surfaces to a deep, hard shine, improving aerodynamic efficiency and visual appeal.
• Final Inspection: Conducting a detailed final assessment to ensure all treatments are properly applied and the boots meet safety and aesthetic standards.

 Regular maintenance of de-ice boots not only ensures optimal performance during icing conditions but also extends their service life, contributing to overall aircraft safety and efficiency. Our specialized service adheres to industry best practices and manufacturer guidelines, providing you with confidence in all weather conditions. 

 Our Full Wet Wash (Level 2) service provides a comprehensive and meticulous exterior cleaning for your aircraft, ensuring it maintains a pristine appearance and optimal performance. 

• Thorough Cleaning: Meticulous removal of excess oil, grease, and dirt from the landing gear components, enhancing both appearance and functionality.
• Corrosion Prevention: Elimination of contaminants that can lead to corrosion, thereby extending the lifespan of landing gear assemblies.
• Fuselage and Wing Cleaning: Application of OEM-approved cleaning solutions to all exterior surfaces, including the fuselage and wings, effectively removing grime, pollutants, and environmental residues.
• Environmental Compliance: Utilization of environmentally friendly products and methods that comply with airport and environmental regulations.
• Detailed Cleaning: Meticulous washing of all cabin windows and windshields to remove smudges, streaks, and residues, ensuring unobstructed visibility.
• Spot-Free Finish: Hand-drying techniques are employed to achieve a spotless, crystal-clear appearance.
• Surface Treatment: Careful cleaning and polishing of metal surfaces, including leading edges, engine nacelles, and other exposed metal areas, to restore shine and protect against oxidation.
• Protective Coating: Application of appropriate sealants to maintain luster and provide a barrier against environmental elements.

Important Consideration:

Please note that wet wash services may be restricted or prohibited at certain airports due to environmental regulations and infrastructure limitations. For instance, some airports may require that all wash water be captured and properly disposed of to prevent contamination of stormwater systems. It's essential to verify the specific policies of your operating location before scheduling a Full Wet Wash service.

By entrusting your aircraft to our expert team, you ensure it receives the highest standard of care, reflecting our commitment to excellence in aviation detailing.

Note: Due to environmental regulations and airport-specific restrictions, wet wash services may be limited or require special arrangements at certain locations. Please consult with our team to confirm service availability at your desired location.

Our All Metal Brightwork Polishing service is meticulously crafted to restore and enhance your aircraft's metal surfaces, ensuring a mirror-like finish that elevates both aesthetics and performance. 

• Surface Masking: Prior to polishing, all non-metal areas—including painted sections, windows, static wicks, and ports—are carefully shielded with protective materials to prevent any potential damage or contamination during the process. 
•  Assessment: A comprehensive inspection of all metal surfaces, such as leading edges, engine inlets, window retainers, and thrust reversers, is conducted to identify oxidation, corrosion, and surface imperfections. 
•  Corrosion and Scratch Removal: Utilizing specialized polishing compounds and high-speed buffers, our technicians meticulously eliminate stains, built-up corrosion, and scratches, effectively rejuvenating the metal surfaces. 
•  Achieving Mirror Finish: Through a series of polishing stages, the metal is refined to attain a deep, mirror-like shine, enhancing both appearance and aerodynamic efficiency. 
•  Sealant Coating: After polishing, a high-quality, polymer-based sealant is applied to the metal surfaces. This protective layer not only preserves the achieved luster but also provides a barrier against environmental factors, reducing the rate of future oxidation and corrosion. 

 Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: A polished aircraft exudes professionalism and meticulous care, making a positive impression on clients and passengers. 

 Corrosion Protection: Regular polishing removes oxidation and forms a protective barrier against environmental factors, thereby extending the lifespan of the aircraft’s components. 

 Improved Performance: Smooth, polished metal surfaces can contribute to improved aerodynamic performance, enhancing fuel efficiency and overall flight performance.

 Entrust your aircraft to our skilled team, and experience exceptional results that reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence in aviation care.  

Our Hand and Machine Wax service offers a comprehensive exterior detailing solution designed to protect and enhance your aircraft's painted surfaces. 

• Thorough Cleaning: We begin with a meticulous wet wash using aviation-approved cleansers to remove dirt, grime, and environmental contaminants from the aircraft's exterior.
•  Hand and Machine Application: Our experienced technicians apply a high-quality wax using both hand techniques and dual-action orbital polishers. This dual approach ensures even coverage and prevents issues such as heat buildup or swirl marks. 
•  Protection and Shine: The wax serves as a protective layer, safeguarding the paint from oxidation, UV rays, and environmental elements, while enhancing the aircraft's gloss and appearance. 
•  Hand Wiping: After the wax cures, the entire aircraft is hand-wiped to remove any residue, ensuring a spotless finish. 
•  Window Cleaning: All windows and windshields are meticulously cleaned to eliminate dust, smudges, and any wax remnants, providing clear visibility. 

 Regular waxing not only maintains your aircraft's aesthetic appeal but also extends the lifespan of its exterior surfaces by providing a barrier against environmental factors. Trust our skilled team to deliver exceptional care and a lustrous finish that reflects our commitment to aviation excellence. 

 Our Paint Rejuvenation with Buffing and Polishing Compound service is meticulously designed to restore and enhance your aircraft's original painted finish, ensuring a pristine appearance and extended longevity. 

• Comprehensive Wash: We initiate the process with a thorough cleaning, utilizing either a Basic or Full Wet Wash to eliminate surface contaminants such as dirt, grease, and environmental residues. This step ensures a clean foundation for subsequent treatments. 
• Detailed Inspection: Our technicians conduct a meticulous evaluation of the paint condition, identifying areas affected by oxidation, fading, minor scratches, and other imperfections.
• Surface Preparation: Depending on the paint's condition, we may employ light sanding techniques to remove a minimal layer of damaged paint, revealing the smooth, unblemished surface beneath. This approach is particularly effective for addressing deeper imperfections.
•  Selection of OEM-Approved Products: We utilize polishing compounds and waxes that meet Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, ensuring compatibility and optimal results.  
•  Mechanical Polishing: Using advanced mechanical polishers, our team applies the selected compounds to the aircraft's exterior surfaces. This process effectively removes oxidation, light scratches, and other surface defects, restoring the paint's original luster. 
•  Meticulous Detailing: Following mechanical polishing, we perform hand polishing to address intricate areas and ensure uniformity. This step guarantees the elimination of any residual compounds and achieves a flawless finish. 
•  Window and Transparency Care: All windows and transparent components are carefully cleaned and polished to enhance clarity and appearance. 

Benefits:

Aesthetic Restoration: Our rejuvenation process revitalizes the aircraft's appearance, bringing back its original shine and color depth.

Protection Against Environmental Factors: The application of high-quality waxes and sealants creates a protective barrier, safeguarding the paint from future oxidation, UV damage, and environmental contaminants.

Cost and Time Efficiency: Compared to a complete repaint, our paint rejuvenation service is more economical and requires significantly less downtime, allowing your aircraft to return to service promptly.

 Our Paint Coating and Protection service offers advanced exterior preservation, forming an invisible shield that enhances durability and defends against environmental elements. We provide specialized coatings, including Ceramic Coating and Permagard, to ensure long-lasting protection and a showroom-quality finish.

• Chemical Bonding: Using reactive polymer technology, our coatings chemically fuse with the aircraft’s paint, forming a resilient barrier against UV rays, corrosion, and contaminants.
•  Hydrophobic Properties: Creates a water-repellent surface, making it easier to clean and reducing dirt buildup. 
•  Ceramic Coating: Provides extreme gloss, scratch resistance, and long-term hydrophobic properties, minimizing oxidation and fading. 
•  Permagard Protective Coating: A FAA-approved polymer-based sealant, enhancing paint longevity while adding a deep, long-lasting shine.  
• Long-Lasting Shield: Significantly extends the lifespan of your aircraft’s paintwork, maintaining gloss and color vibrancy.
• Environmental Resistance: Shields against bird droppings, pollution, fuel stains, and extreme weather conditions.
• Up to 2-Year Protection: We offer a minimum 6-month warranty on our coatings, ensuring long-term durability under reasonable usage conditions.
• Complimentary Coverage: Customers opting for our application services receive warranty assurance at no extra cost.

Invest in Clean Takeoff’s Paint Coating and Protection service to preserve, protect, and enhance your aircraft’s exterior—because exceptional protection is not just a service, it’s a commitment.