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The virtually unrecognized
industry of aircraft detailing is no longer
just about having a clean airplane to show off to
your friends and family. A new wave of aircraft
detailing has begun to develop – an industry that
not only focuses on maintaining the appearance of
your aircraft, but utilizes products and techniques
that truly preserve and enhance the value and
performance of the aircraft.
Having your aircraft detailed on a regular basis by
experienced professionals will do a number of
things:
First, professional detailing has been known to
actually enhance aircraft performance. It has
been claimed that on larger aircraft, clean paint
can make the aircraft travel an average of 4 knots
faster than when dirty. The removal of dirt and
grease, especially from the belly, may reduce drag,
enabling you to reduce fuel consumption.
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Secondly, regular detailing
services can also extend the life of paint
and leather up to five to ten years. Paint
sealing services shield aircraft paint from
corrosion and color fading which results from
exposure to U.V. rays.
Thirdly, regular leather care eliminates the
cracking and fading that occurs in aircraft
leathers, making expensive cosmetic refurbishing
of the leather obsolete.
And fourthly, regular detailing services may
increase the re-sale value of your aircraft
by up to ten percent. |
With these
statistics, it’s surprising that many aircraft
owners still think of aircraft detailing as an
unnecessary luxury, and remain unwilling to spend
the money to have their aircraft professionally
detailed. Often, the only time that owners consider
detailing services is right before they intend to
sell the aircraft, which may be too late to really
help the re-sale value. However, statistics show
that having your aircraft maintained professionally,
both mechanically and cosmetically, can actually
save you money in the long run.
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Q: What are the benefits of having
my aircraft detailed on a regular basis?
A: Having your aircraft detailed regularly is an
investment that offers numerous advantages to the
aircraft owner. By having it regularly maintained you:
Protect your paint: Our paint sealing system protects
aircraft paint from corrosion and fading for up to a
year. It protects your current paint and prevents the
need for pricy paint jobs in the future. |
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Lower operating and maintenance costs: It’s been shown
that a well maintained aircraft can travel on average 3
knots/hour faster than a dirty, grease bellied aircraft.
It can actually reduce the amount of fuel you burn and
save you big $ over the course of the year.
Increase re-sale value: By having a well maintained
aircraft you can preserve its’ original condition much
better than if you never had it cleaned or serviced.
This will pay off big time when it comes times to sell.
We estimate that a properly maintained aircraft can sell
up to 10% higher than a dirty, beat up version of the
same model aircraft.
Take pride in your investment: We understand that your
aircraft is not just a mode of transportation, it’s a
reflection of yourself and your personality. By having a
well maintained, regularly detailed aircraft you protect
your investment as it ages over the years and are always
ready to show it off for friends and family.
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Q: How is FreshAir environmentally
friendly?
A: Here at FreshAir we are conscious of the environment and
take environmental issues very seriously. We use a “dry
wash” system of aircraft cleaning which eliminates aircraft
water runoff that can run down airport drainage systems and
contaminate the ground water near the airports we service.
After administering our dry wash system our rags get soiled
with aircraft oil, grease and carbon. We then recycle this
waste through our environmentally friendly laundry service,
Coyne Textile Services. Coyne recycles the waste off our
rags and reuses it in environmentally friendly ways. For
more information on Coyne’s service please visit
www.coynetextileservices.com
Q: Why shouldn’t I clean it myself or have my line guys
do it?
A: If you enjoy cleaning your aircraft and are happy with
the results you’re getting by all means do it yourself. And
if you don’t mind having a mechanic hose down your aircraft
with dish soap and call it a day please go that route.
However, if you really value your aircraft and care about
protecting it with the most specialized products and
techniques, use FreshAir. If you want your aircraft serviced
by professionals who perform their services in an
environmentally safe way and actually care about your
aircraft’s well being, use FreshAir. If you need service
that is flexible and caters to the needs of you and your
aircraft even on short notice, use FreshAir. |
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