What is brightwork?
Brightwork is the multi-stage polishing of bare or clad aluminium — leading edges, nacelles, exhaust stacks — to a mirror finish, then sealed to slow re-oxidation. Scope depends on how far oxidation has advanced, which is why we assess before quoting.
HOW PRICING WORKS
Scoped to your airframe, confirmed by a person.
Brightwork scales with aircraft class and condition, so we do not publish a sticker price. Use the AI calculator on the services page for an instant estimate, or send the booking request — our team reviews the aircraft and comes back to you with the final price before anything is scheduled. Nothing is ever charged without your approval.
FULL SCOPE
- Assessment of oxidation depth and existing polish history
- Multi-stage cut, refine and finish on all clad aluminium
- Exhaust stack and tailpipe soot removal and polish
- Nacelle lip and inlet ring finished to mirror
- Sealant applied to slow re-oxidation
APPROVED MATERIALS
- Progressive aviation polishing compounds, coarse through finish
- Dedicated non-contaminated pads per stage
- Metal sealant with UV inhibitor
QC CHECKPOINTS
- Reflection check against a straight edge at three angles
- No compound residue in seams, fasteners or rivet lines
- Adjacent painted surfaces masked and inspected after unmasking
WHAT THIS PROTECTS
Oxidation is progressive. Polished and sealed aluminium stays serviceable; neglected aluminium eventually needs material removed, and there is a finite amount of cladding to give.
Questions owners actually ask
- How long does brightwork stay mirrored?
- Sealed brightwork holds 4–8 months depending on environment and utilisation. Coastal and high-cycle operations sit at the short end.
- Can heavily oxidised metal be recovered?
- Usually, but it takes more stages and more hours. We assess before quoting, because the honest answer is sometimes that the cladding is too far gone to chase.