Is machine polishing safe on aircraft paint?

With depth gauging, dual-action machines and a documented test section, yes; without those three things, no. Aircraft paint is thin and finite, so paint depth is gauged and logged on every panel, a test section sets the least aggressive process that works, and only dual-action machines touch thin aviation paint. The readings go into the aircraft record.

How many times can aircraft paint be corrected?

It depends on the paint film build that remains, which is exactly why depth is read before and after every aircraft paint correction. Each correction removes a little paint, and aviation paint is thin, so the readings in the aircraft record tell you, and the next detailer, how much film build is left and when you are approaching the limit.

What happens to the paint after correction?

Corrected aircraft paint is sealed or ceramic coated on completion and never left bare. Before that, every panel is inspected under three light sources at three angles, and seams and fasteners are checked for compound. Paint correction is the prerequisite for ceramic coating, because a clear coating over swirls and defects seals them in for years.

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Aircraft Paint Correction

Swirls and oxidation removed before anything is sealed.

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What is aircraft paint correction?

Paint correction is the measured machine removal of swirl marks, oxidation and defects from aircraft paint. Depth is gauged and logged on every panel, so the record shows exactly how much film build remains. It is the prerequisite for ceramic coating.

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What does aircraft paint correction include?

Paint depth gauged across every panel and logged
Test section to establish the least aggressive effective process
Multi-stage machine correction, compound through finish
Panel-by-panel inspection under high-intensity light
Sealed or coated on completion — never left bare

Which products are used?

Aviation-safe compounds and polishes
Dual-action machines only on thin aviation paint
Paint depth gauge, logged readings

How is the work checked?

Depth readings before and after, recorded
Inspection under three light sources at three angles
No compound in seams or fasteners

Every checkpoint is written to the aircraft record with the job.

WHY AIRCRAFT PAINT CORRECTION MATTERS

Aviation paint is thin and finite. Correction is measured and logged so the record shows exactly how much film build remains for next time.

What affects the price of aircraft paint correction?

Aircraft class and painted surface area
Defect severity: swirls, oxidation and scratches
How many stages the test section shows are needed
The paint film build that remains
Where the aircraft is and the travel to reach it

Because these change from one aircraft to the next, we do not publish a sticker price. Send the booking request: a person at Global Ties Aviation reviews the aircraft and confirms the scope, the price and the timing with you before anything is scheduled. Nothing is charged without your approval.

Which aircraft do we service?

Aircraft Paint Correction is scoped for every aircraft class the booking form takes, from piston singles to airliners in VIP configuration.

PistonCirrus SR22, Baron 58
TurbopropKing Air 350, TBM 960
Light JetPhenom 300, CJ4
MidsizeLearjet 75, Hawker 900XP
Super-MidChallenger 350, Citation Longitude
HeavyGlobal 7500, Gulfstream G650
HelicopterAW139, Bell 429
Airliner / VIPBBJ, ACJ320

Questions about aircraft paint correction

Is machine polishing safe on aircraft paint?: With depth gauging, dual-action machines and a documented test section, yes; without those three things, no. Aircraft paint is thin and finite, so paint depth is gauged and logged on every panel, a test section sets the least aggressive process that works, and only dual-action machines touch thin aviation paint. The readings go into the aircraft record.
How many times can aircraft paint be corrected?: It depends on the paint film build that remains, which is exactly why depth is read before and after every aircraft paint correction. Each correction removes a little paint, and aviation paint is thin, so the readings in the aircraft record tell you, and the next detailer, how much film build is left and when you are approaching the limit.
What happens to the paint after correction?: Corrected aircraft paint is sealed or ceramic coated on completion and never left bare. Before that, every panel is inspected under three light sources at three angles, and seams and fasteners are checked for compound. Paint correction is the prerequisite for ceramic coating, because a clear coating over swirls and defects seals them in for years. Aircraft ceramic coating

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