Just an example of the work ahead. The untouched aluminum on the right and the first step on the left.
Category Archives: Aircraft detailing
Day 3
The “Selected Team Members” at work!
Day 2
Prepped for aluminum polishing!
Giving Back!
What an honor to be invited to the Museum of Flight for Air Force One detailing and preservation! I’m blessed and proud to be back!
Ready to Scout new territory
Another backcountry aircraft ready to “Scout” some new scenery! This plane is prepped for its new owner.
No porridge for this Cub!
This cub prefers eating backcountry for breakfast. A little wash and protectant brings out the color and shine following its annual. I don’t know about pigs flying but this Cub sure does!
Who wants to see where they’re going?
I recently had an opportunity to clear up the view through the windows of this Idaho back country Cessna. The windows are original to the plane from 1957. After that many years of cleaning bugs off, there is bound to be a few scratches and scuffs in the windows. The photo shows the left side after the initial scratch removal just prior to clarity polishing. The right side is untouched. I’m sure the view will be better the next time he flies into Idaho’s beautiful back country!
What towels do you use for detailing?
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I am frequently asked what products I choose to use in my detailing. Some of them are very good off the shelf products available through local auto parts stores. Some are available through online detailing supply companies. Still others are sent to me to test before they become available to either source. It is a privilege to work with the close network of Detailers across the US and the world while evaluating the leading edge products helping shape what the consumer will buy later on the shelves.
One product that has passed my way are these very plush, highest quality microfiber towels. I have used them for polishing, waxing as well as dry washing. At 5/8″ thick, they are the thickest towels I have ever seen. At $5.00 per towel, they represent a sizable investment. Just ask yourself this question,”If I owned a Ferrari, what towel would I use to care for my $300,000 car?”
I won’t share all of my secrets but I think this is one I owe to all of the nice cars out there.
Navion shine!
After a hand wash & wax, gear cleaning and thorough interior cleaning, this Navion is looking the show plane part. This is the nicest example of a Navion I’ve seen to date.
Vintage aircraft!
I recently had an opportunity to see a rare Stagger wing aircraft. I greatly appreciate the folks who invest the time and energy to keep these planes, not only looking good, but actively flying as well. If you ever have the opportunity to see a vintage airplane, showing an interest is the reward to those that keep them in the skies.
