Exterior Services

Why choose Bluegator Exterior Detailing for your aircraft

Corrosion Prevention

Regular exterior detailing removes corrosive exhaust deposits, hydraulic fluid, and environmental contaminants before they damage paint and bare metal surfaces.

Rinseless EPA Wash

BlueGator’s rinseless aircraft detailing system produces zero water runoff, complying with with the FAA’s EPA standards and making service available inside the hanger.

IMproved Efficiency

Clean, sealed surfaces reduce parasitic drag caused by surface roughness and buildup. A properly detailed aircraft exterior yields measurable fuel savings and better aerodynamics of your aircraft.

Quick Turnaround

Level 1 Exterior Washes take 1-3 hours, while Level 2 Details take 3–6 hours. We work around your flight schedule to ensure the best service possible in the time necessary to complete your aircraft.

Higher Resale Valuation

Brokers and appraisers assess exterior condition as a direct indicator of an aircraft’s care. Having a consistent aircraft detailing history gets higher valuations and faster sales.

Client Confidence

For charters ops, flight schools, and corporate flight depts, a perfectly detailed exterior signals operational excellence. First impressions always begin on the ramp, not in the cabin.

Level 1: Exterior Wash

Estimated Time: 1-3 hours

BlueGator’s Level 1 detail focuses on the essential and highly visibility areas of your aircraft. This package is ideal for regular planes needing basic upkeep between comprehensive details or quick turnaround requirements.

What’s Included:

  • Initial Inspection + photos

  • Rinseless wash: nose, windshield, leading edges (wings + engine inlets)

  • Degrease visible leaks and spots

  • Belly degrease

  • Wipe access doors, luggage doors, and panels (fingerprints/smudges)

  • Final inspection + photos

Additional Services:

  • Full fuselage wash

  • Full degrease

  • Landing gear detail

  • Wax/sealant application

  • High stabilizers (quote lift separately)

Level 2: Exterior Detail

Estimated Time: 3-6 hours +

BlueGator’s Level 2 Detail is a complete exterior restoration covering every surface from nose to tail. This service is ideal for owner arrival, appraisals, or resale preparation. Please schedule in advance as completion time can vary by your aircraft’s size and current condition.

What’s Included:

  • Everything in Exterior Wash, PLUS:

  • Full fuselage wash (top-down, front-to-back)

  • Complete wing wash (top, bottom, flaps)

  • Engine degrease (exhaust & APU area)

  • Landing gear cleaning + tire dressing (satin finish, not on tread)

  • DA polisher for stubborn grease buildup

  • Quickwax and Sealant application

Additional Services:

  • Cerakote Rapid Ceramic Coating - lasts 6 months (separate service)

  • Cerakote Professional Ceramic Coating - lasts 5 years (separate service)

  • Acid based wheel cleaners on landing gear

  • High stabilizers (quote lift separately)

Ready for an exterior detail?

Please complete the form and a member of our team will respond to your request within two hours