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Old 06-02-2005, 11:10 AM
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I detailed a Porsche 911 Turbo for a guy and when he picked it up and saw it he asked if I would detail his plane. I told him I never did a plane before, and he said "Great, this will be your first". So I drove out to look at it first, and thought it might be interesting. I enjoyed the experience, the only exception is that doing the under body was really hard work. He was so pleased with how the plane turned out that he asked for a stack of my business cards to pass out at the airport. I guess I just entered a new world. How do you like that instrument panel? Gary




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Old 06-02-2005, 09:50 PM
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Great opportunity-what was your detailing process? I usually use the Klasse twins and Plexus

(a word of caution-check to ensure that your buisness insurance will cover aeroplanes)
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Old 06-03-2005, 10:43 AM
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I used my own paint cleaner and sealant, as you can see it came out great. Thanks for the tip on my insurance, never even thought of that. Gary
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Old 06-04-2005, 01:44 PM
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turbomangt- just came agross this, it may be of some interest- http://www.topoftheline.com/airdetman1.html

Aircraft Cleaning, Polishing & Detailing Manual – Jet Stream Aviation Products ($49.95)
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Old 06-04-2005, 02:05 PM
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Gary,

Did you use a pressure washer ?

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Old 06-05-2005, 05:44 PM
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plane is lookin good. ive been detailing airplanes for about 6 years now and it pays better than cars mostly because people have a lot more money wrapped up in their airplane than in their car and want to protect their investment. I actually started off in cars and moved to airplanes because it was more worth while to do it that way.
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Nice job Gary! Makes me want to get current with my private pilot license again!
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Old 06-13-2005, 11:24 AM
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Hi Anthony, no pressure washer, all with a hose and by hand. Since this was my first one, I wanted to see what it was all about. The owner was pleased so I made by fliers to pass out at the airport. I was told the same chemicals can be used on the paint, and it worked just fine. My price has definately gone up already. The under body was a B___ch!!!!!! Gary
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I'm sure you already know this but please be carfull with the windows. they scratch really easy and depending one what it in, can cost a fortune to fix. other than that nice job, and nice plane for that matter.
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