Aircraft Care Journal
Paint Protection and Presentation
Coatings, paint correction, decals, condition records, pre-sale presentation and building a care plan.
Aircraft Detailing Before Listing for Sale
How to scope and time pre-sale detailing: what to decide before listing, how it fits around a buyer's pre-buy inspection, and why disclosure beats concealment.
Aircraft Presentation Before an Event or Owner Gathering
Planning a detail before a fly-in, static display, or owner gathering: lead time, facility approval, flying to the venue, day-of touch-ups, and what to skip.
Building an Aircraft Care Plan With Your Detailing Provider
How to build a written aircraft care plan with a detailing provider: intervals tied to storage, use, and condition, maintenance coordination, and reviews.
Caring for an Aircraft With an Existing Protective Coating
If your aircraft has a ceramic, polymer, or sealant coating: identify it, follow its maker's care steps, avoid layering unknowns, and brief your detailer.
Cleaning Around Aircraft Decals, Stripes, and Markings
Registration marks, data plates, placards, and stripes need care during detailing: what Part 45 requires, why edges matter, and what to do if one is damaged.
How to Evaluate an Aircraft Detailing Proposal
What to look for in an aircraft detailing proposal: clear scope, stated exclusions, insurance certificates, airport access, materials, and documentation.
Is an Aircraft Ceramic Coating Appropriate for Your Finish?
How to judge whether a ceramic-type coating suits your aircraft's paint: system type, paint age and cure, condition, surfaces to exclude, and who to ask first.
Preparing an Aircraft for Listing Photography
Photo-specific prep for an aircraft listing: timing the detail to the shoot, streaks and water spots, transparencies, cabin staging, and honest images.
Questions to Ask Before Aircraft Paint Correction
Before any abrasive polishing on an aircraft finish, ask about paint system, age, prior correction, remaining finish, excluded areas, test spots, and records.
What a Useful Detailing Condition Record Should Include
A good condition record documents photos, existing chips and scratches, interior wear, agreed exclusions, and products used around a detail. Template inside.
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