Charter finish
2-stageOxidation and water spotting removed, with a satin-to-bright finish. The right level for aircraft flying several legs a day.
Brightwork Polishing
Poorly polished brightwork, corrosion, and dull metal are clear indicators of how an aircraft is being cared for. We take leading edges, nacelles, exhaust, and trim from dull and corroded back to a mirror finish.
Oxidation is corrosion getting started.
Brightwork takes a beating in flight and on the ground. Hard water, acid rain, salt spray, and silicon dust settle on leading edges, causing dulling and corrosion. Polishing is a maintenance requirement with a cosmetic benefit: removing the oxide layer and sealing the metal is required on aircraft. If brightwork is not maintained, it will eventually need to be replaced at a high cost.
With 20 years of polishing experience, we have refined a process that is uniquely ours. We do not share its details. We not only invented the Buffalo Buffer, but have also mastered its use. We primarily use the Buffalo with a special blend of aviation-approved metal polishes from different manufacturers to create the ideal process.
Show finish
Custom to aircraft needsFull cut to a true mirror with no haze or swirl. For delivery, sale, static display, maintenance requirements, and photography.
Maintain
RecurringOnce the metal is right, a quick polish each quarter is far less expensive than a full cut after the metal has been neglected.
Every bright surface on the airframe.
Leading edges
Wing and tail edges are cut to remove oxidation and corrosion, then polished and, if requested, sealed for the next six months of flying.
Nacelles & cowlings
Highly visible above the wings and from a distance, nacelles and cowlings are brought to a perfect finish while the engines are protected from polishing dust and pad material.
APU exhaust
Made from varying materials, APU exhaust components are treated with the proper polishes and tools to create a mirror finish and remove exhaust soot and staining.
Handled with care
- Paint and decal edges masked and tarped
- Compound kept out of seams and fasteners
- Floors covered and protected
Ground time
A few hours for a charter finish; two to three days for a full show finish, depending on aircraft size and condition. Quoted by aircraft type and condition.
Show us the metal. We will tell you what it needs.
Photos of the leading edges and nacelles are usually enough for a starting number.