Aircraft polish

[mav63]

For the few that have polished aircraft, what do you charge for single engine aircraft and/or helicopters? What polish do you use?

[Swoop411]

When I was in the Marine Corps we washed our jets quite often. The only thing I polished was the canopy. We used a product called Plexus. I have seen it at the local bike shop, actually used it on my bike since I didnt want to use Honda polish on my Triumph! I just know you have to be real careful washing around pitot probes and the antennas. Obviously some things in aircraft dont like to get wet. Sorry if my answer doesnt really help that much.

[yankees1]

Originally Posted by mav63

For the few that have polished aircraft, what do you charge for single engine aircraft and/or helicopters? What polish do you use?

I once owned a Cessna 150 and I polished it with my car polish! (Klasse) You could use the polish/wax you use on your car. Plexus for the windshield.

[paintxpert]

I do a couple of planes per year. I use the same polishes I use on cars. My labor rate goes to 135 per hour on planes. A Cessna can take 6 to 8 hours in and out. Planes are not my favorite.

[Showroom Shine]

I was doing some research on AirCraft Detailing. I payed $45 for a manual. What I learned was that you should not use the same products on an Aircraft that you do on a car. Unless you own it. Some of the aircraft detailing products are FAA approved. Go to Aircraft Detailing Directory - Brought to you by Jet Stream Aviaiton, Inc. This is where I bought the manual. Check out Renny Doyle too.