Coatings
Aircraft Ceramic Coating
A coating can make routine cleaning easier on some finishes. Whether it is right for yours depends on the paint system, its condition and how the aircraft is used and stored.
Proposed service, not yet confirmed
This offering is still being confirmed. This page explains what aircraft ceramic coating involves so you can make informed decisions. It is not an offer of service. You are welcome to ask about it in a quote request and we will tell you plainly whether we can help.
Compatibility comes first
Coating products vary, and so do aircraft topcoats. Before any coating is considered, the paint manufacturer's guidance, the coating manufacturer's aviation-specific instructions and the aircraft manufacturer's care guidance should all be checked. If those sources do not support it, the answer should be no.
Preparation and upkeep
A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so the surface has to be clean and in suitable condition first. Afterward, cleaning products and methods should match the coating maker's maintenance instructions. A coating changes routine care; it does not remove the need for it.
What a coating is not
A cosmetic coating is not a corrosion treatment, does not change airworthiness, and should not be sold on promises of fuel savings or speed. Any claim about durability should come from the specific product's documentation.
Questions
About ceramic coating.
Do you apply ceramic coatings?
Ceramic coating is a proposed offering that has not been confirmed. You can still ask about it in a quote request, and we will tell you plainly whether we can help.
From the journal
Read before you book.
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.
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.
Aircraft Sealants, Waxes, and Coatings: Understanding the Differences
Wax, paint sealant, and ceramic-type coatings are different products, and sealant means something else in maintenance. Why compatibility always comes first.
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