Pre-sale
Pre-Sale Aircraft Detailing
When an aircraft is going on the market, presentation shapes first impressions in photos and at the ramp. Pre-sale detailing prepares the aircraft to be seen as it actually is, at its best.
What pre-sale preparation focuses on
Buyers and their inspectors look closely. Pre-sale detailing concentrates on the surfaces that shape first impressions, without hiding anything an inspection should see.
- Thorough exterior cleaning, including belly and wheel areas
- Interior cleaning of seats, carpet, panels and windows
- Cockpit surfaces cleaned for photography
- A condition record you can share with your broker
Timing with the sale
The best timing is usually shortly before listing photography, with a lighter refresh before buyer visits. A pre-buy inspection is a maintenance matter between the buyer, seller and inspecting facility; detailing should be scheduled so it never interferes with it.
No promises about price
A well presented aircraft photographs and shows better. No detailer can promise a higher sale price or a faster sale, and you should be wary of anyone who does.
Where
Request pre-sale detailing at your airport.
Service may be requested at these airports, subject to approval by the airport and facility and to availability.
Questions
About pre-sale detailing.
Should I detail before or after a pre-buy inspection?
Usually before listing photos, with a light refresh later if needed. Coordinate with your broker and the inspecting facility so detailing never interferes with the inspection.
From the journal
Read before you book.
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.
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.
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.
Request a quote
Tell us about your aircraft.
Share the make and model, where it is kept, and what you would like done. We will review the details and reply to discuss scope, access and timing.