Air craft detailing

shovel · November 6th, 2009, 07:46

Hello all I am a licensed A&P Mechanic and for some side money I clean aircraft. I live in phx. If you in this area and are in need of this service. Please contact me here and we can chat from there. Thanks and have a good one.

OhioStatePilot · November 6th, 2009, 14:29

I used to do this in college for flight time. I'm curious, what products do you use?

moxiepilot · November 6th, 2009, 14:38

whan I did this, there was an awesome product that AA uses on their airplanes. It cleans and waxes at the same time - removed even the toughest oil and bugs. It was about $100 bottle, but well worth it considering the time saved. I'm sorry I cant remember the name of the product, but so much better than the average stuff you can get from detail shops. It was grey thats all i can remember.

OhioStatePilot · November 6th, 2009, 15:56

That sounds like AeroGlaze, which is what I used to use. Although I did keep switching between CarbonX and Calla 800 for degreasers.

n57flyguy · November 6th, 2009, 20:24

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Originally Posted by OhioStatePilot

That sounds like AeroGlaze, which is what I used to use. Although I did keep switching between CarbonX and Calla 800 for degreasers.

+1 For CarbonX. Beats LL and/or Bug n' Tar.

shovel · November 6th, 2009, 21:24

Ya i use the carbon x and a cleaner waxer but cant remeber the name dont have it in front of me.

ca12_15 · November 6th, 2009, 22:02

I have been thinking about doing this for some side money also...I detail cars @ work all the time....What would be a fair price for a small single engine?

KSCessnaDriver · November 6th, 2009, 22:12

Dawn dish soap seemed to work well for me. And, then, if that didn't work, and degrease stuff didn't work, I'd go for the low lead. For some reason, it worked really well, just don't let the EPA find you doing it. It didn't take a lot, but it seemed to work well.

jynxyjoe · November 6th, 2009, 22:20

Air craft hu? Well I always did fancy them air o planes and dem fancy ave yonicks.

Jbroz04 · November 6th, 2009, 23:41

I don't know about where you guys fly but someone tried this at both ashland and skypark and it didnt work out well. Most airplane owners I know like to wash the airplanes themselves. Mostly because they dont like other people touching their airplanes.

shovel · November 7th, 2009, 05:39

I did it some in cincinnati while in school. Just tryin to get a few extra bucks in there hard time ya know.

OhioStatePilot · November 7th, 2009, 06:43

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Originally Posted by ca12_15

I have been thinking about doing this for some side money also...I detail cars @ work all the time....What would be a fair price for a small single engine?

That really all depends on the services you offer and the airplane. A 150 isn't nearly as much work as a Cherokee 6 or Bonanza. Then you have things like Wet v. Dry wash, whether or not you do an interior detail and etc.

You'll also want to be careful about what you use on the airplane. Some owners want UV protectant. Non-corrosive cleaners are also important. Any sort of brightwork brings in a whole different spectrum of prices.

shovel · November 7th, 2009, 21:44

Yes it does and me myself and I can also offer other things, like lite MX work sense I have an A&P. So while I clean I can be looking and or fix possiable problems. 2 in 1 deal.

November 6th, 2009, 07:46	#1
shovel Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	Air craft detailing Hello all I am a licensed A&P Mechanic and for some side money I clean aircraft. I live in phx. If you in this area and are in need of this service. Please contact me here and we can chat from there. Thanks and have a good one.

November 6th, 2009, 14:29	#2
OhioStatePilot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: HSV Posts: 1,301	Re: Air craft detailing I used to do this in college for flight time. I'm curious, what products do you use? __________________ Garrett GO BUCKEYES!

November 6th, 2009, 14:38	#3
moxiepilot Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CFI / CFII in PA Posts: 4,054	Re: Air craft detailing whan I did this, there was an awesome product that AA uses on their airplanes. It cleans and waxes at the same time - removed even the toughest oil and bugs. It was about $100 bottle, but well worth it considering the time saved. I'm sorry I cant remember the name of the product, but so much better than the average stuff you can get from detail shops. It was grey thats all i can remember. __________________ http://www.yinglingjewelry.com - help support a flight instructor Try? No, there is only do...or do not. There is no try.

November 6th, 2009, 15:56	#4
OhioStatePilot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: HSV Posts: 1,301	Re: Air craft detailing That sounds like AeroGlaze, which is what I used to use. Although I did keep switching between CarbonX and Calla 800 for degreasers. __________________ Garrett GO BUCKEYES!

November 6th, 2009, 21:24	#6
shovel Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	Re: Air craft detailing Ya i use the carbon x and a cleaner waxer but cant remeber the name dont have it in front of me.

November 6th, 2009, 22:02	#7
ca12_15 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gadsden AL KGAD Posts: 29	Re: Air craft detailing I have been thinking about doing this for some side money also...I detail cars @ work all the time....What would be a fair price for a small single engine?

November 6th, 2009, 22:12	#8
KSCessnaDriver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OJC/DAB Posts: 600	Re: Air craft detailing Dawn dish soap seemed to work well for me. And, then, if that didn't work, and degrease stuff didn't work, I'd go for the low lead. For some reason, it worked really well, just don't let the EPA find you doing it. It didn't take a lot, but it seemed to work well. __________________ KSCessnaDriver (Commercial SEL/MEL, Private SES, IA)

November 6th, 2009, 22:20	#9
jynxyjoe Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 3,631	Re: Air craft detailing Air craft hu? Well I always did fancy them air o planes and dem fancy ave yonicks. __________________ I'm fine with pilots being allowed naps in cockpits, as long as we get to wear pajamas. End 16 hour duty days.

November 6th, 2009, 23:41	#10
Jbroz04 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vermilion Posts: 611	Re: Air craft detailing I don't know about where you guys fly but someone tried this at both ashland and skypark and it didnt work out well. Most airplane owners I know like to wash the airplanes themselves. Mostly because they dont like other people touching their airplanes. __________________ The last thing every pilot does after a gear up landing is to move the gear selector to down.

November 7th, 2009, 05:39	#11
shovel Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	Re: Air craft detailing I did it some in cincinnati while in school. Just tryin to get a few extra bucks in there hard time ya know.

November 7th, 2009, 21:44	#13
shovel Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	Re: Air craft detailing Yes it does and me myself and I can also offer other things, like lite MX work sense I have an A&P. So while I clean I can be looking and or fix possiable problems. 2 in 1 deal.

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