Exterior
Exterior Aircraft Detail
One service, one outcome: an exterior brought properly back to standard. You don't choose between wet washing, dry washing or anything else — we inspect the aircraft and select the safest effective process based on its condition, contamination level, where it's parked and manufacturer guidance. That judgement is precisely what you're hiring.
Every Exterior Detail runs nose to tail: bug removal from leading edges, wings, fuselage and tail cleaned with aviation-appropriate products, exterior glazing perfected, wheels and visible landing gear degreased, and light exhaust staining lifted — opening with an inspection and closing with one, plus honest condition notes on anything worth your attention.
What's included
Initial aircraft inspection; wash by the method we judge safest and most effective for the airframe that day (wet wash with controlled rinse where the site allows and the contamination demands it, aviation dry-wash where it doesn't); bug removal; leading-edge cleaning; wings, fuselage and tail; exterior glazing cleaned with acrylic-safe technique; wheel cleaning; visible landing-gear cleaning and degrease; light exhaust-stain removal; final inspection; and written condition notes.
Sensors are protected throughout — pitot, static and vanes covered before washing and verified clear at completion with a cover-on / cover-off checklist. No pressure washers, ever.
Why we choose the method, not you
Wet and dry washing are tools, not products. A hangared jet with light film needs different treatment from an outdoor-parked trainer carrying a season's grime — and the same aircraft needs different treatment in February than July. We select per visit, and if you're curious about the techniques themselves, our method guides on wet washing and dry washing explain exactly how each works and when we reach for it.
Why it matters
What this service gives you
One decision
You book the outcome; we select the safest process for your airframe and site.
Genuinely complete
Leading edges to landing gear — including the areas quick washes skip.
Airframe-safe
Sensor protection, aviation chemistry, no pressure washing, materials-appropriate care.
Condition notes
Every visit ends with honest notes on anything we saw that deserves attention.
Questions
Exterior Aircraft Detail — questions answered
Do I need to decide between a wet wash and a dry wash?
No — that's our call, made at the aircraft. Condition, contamination, parking location, site rules on rinse water and manufacturer guidance all feed the decision, and we'll happily explain what we chose and why.
Is landing-gear cleaning really included?
Yes — wheels and the visible gear are cleaned and degreased as standard. It's the part of an exterior clean most providers skip, and the part engineers and buyers look at first.
What do the condition notes cover?
Anything we noticed while working: paint wear, glazing condition, staining patterns, and anything that looks like it needs an engineer's eye. Appearance observations only — we never diagnose airworthiness.
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Ready to book exterior aircraft detail?
Tell us the type, where it's based and what you need. We'll come back promptly with a clear, honest quotation.