MALHI

Service 05

Aviation Detailing

Care for the aircraft with its surfaces, materials, and procedures in mind.

Planning range$750–$5,000+

Final pricing is confirmed after reviewing the aircraft, requested work, and access requirements.

Aviation Detailing

Why it matters

An aircraft should not be treated like a car with wings.

Paint, windows, polished metal, openings, sensors, seals, cabin materials, and owner or operator rules all affect how the aircraft should be cleaned.

How we detail

Purpose in
every step.

01

Check in + inspect

We confirm the aircraft type, requested work, facility access, owner or operator rules, and any areas that must stay untouched.

Then we inspect the aircraft so the cleaning plan matches its actual condition.

02

Clean

The method depends on the aircraft and where it is being serviced.

That can include a controlled wet wash, a low-water method, bug removal, belly cleaning, or targeted degreasing where allowed.

Paint, windows, polished metal, and cabin materials are treated with methods suited to those surfaces.

03

Refine + protect

After cleaning, we can properly judge paint condition and polished metal.

Polishing and protection are added only when they fit the aircraft finish and owner or operator requirements.

Anything that becomes maintenance work is left to qualified aviation maintenance personnel.

A cleaner rinse

DI water.

When a wet wash is appropriate, deionized water can be used for the final rinse.

Removing most dissolved minerals helps reduce water spots on paint, windows, and polished surfaces.

The aircraft, facility, and operator rules determine whether DI water, another rinse method, or a low-water cleaning method is used.

What we handle

01

Airplanes

02

Helicopters

03

Exterior washing

04

Bug removal and targeted exterior cleaning

05

Belly cleaning and degreasing where allowed

06

Exterior windows

07

Cabin vacuuming and surface cleaning

08

Leather, trim, and interior glass

09

Polished metal where appropriate

10

Paint polishing and compatible protection

11

Owner, operator, and facility coordination

Polished metal

Restored with restraint

Unpainted polished metal is handled separately from painted surfaces.

Leading edges, inlets, spinners, and other polished metal are checked before polishing so we improve the finish without removing more material than needed.

Interior care

Ready for the next departure

Cabin work can range from a light reset to a deeper interior detail.

Depending on the aircraft and requested work, that can include:

  • Vacuuming
  • Carpets
  • Leather seating
  • Hard surfaces
  • Interior windows
  • Tables and work surfaces
  • High-touch areas
  • Galley and cabin presentation

What we do not do

Detailing is not maintenance.

If a task requires part removal, lubrication, inspection, repair, adjustment, maintenance sign-off, or another regulated maintenance function, it stays with the owner, operator, or qualified aviation maintenance personnel.

We stop at the correct boundary instead of guessing around an aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

A few things
worth knowing.

01How often should an aircraft be cleaned?

There is no single schedule for every aircraft. In mild conditions, about every 3 months is a simple starting point. Salt air, heavy bugs, oil, or other buildup can mean more frequent cleaning. The aircraft maker and operator rules always come first.

02Do you detail both airplanes and helicopters?

Yes. We care for both, with the method adjusted to the specific aircraft and owner or operator requirements.

03Do you always wash aircraft with water?

No. Wet washing, controlled rinsing, and low-water methods can all be appropriate. The aircraft, dirt, location, and operator rules decide the method.

04Do you offer protective coatings for aircraft?

Yes, when the aircraft finish and owner or operator requirements allow it. We clean and prepare the surface first, then recommend a compatible option.

05Can you polish aircraft paint and polished metal?

Yes, when it is appropriate and within the agreed detailing work. Paint and polished metal are handled as separate surfaces.

06Do you perform aircraft maintenance?

No. We provide cosmetic aircraft care. Maintenance, inspections, repairs, lubrication, part removal, and regulated work stay with qualified aviation maintenance personnel.

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Southern California. Elsewhere in California by request; travel fee applies.

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