What is the biggest thing you've ever detailed? For me it was this...

[OCDetails]

I've done plenty of big lifted trucks and even a few boats and RVs, but this sucker certainly felt like the biggest thing I've ever detailed.

http://i68.tinypic.com/29xhr2f.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/mhc012.jpg

The thing that makes aircraft challenging is because you are doing the front, back, top, sides, and bottom of the entire thing. Most vehicles are just two or three sides of that list, so even if they are big, at least you don't have to do the bottom. A plane has every issue a car has and just way more surface.

It is funny how things look big or small when compared to something else. I used to think the CJ3 I maintain was big until I started doing the Challenger 300. After a few months of working on this one I went back over to the CJ3 for some work and it looked tiny! I just did a full detail on the CJ3 this week in preparation for some air to air photos next week and then I went over to clean the bugs off the Challenger and man did it look huge! That's because it is. It took 20 hours to polish and seal that whole plane. I can do the CJ3 in about 10 hours, so this is definitely a bigun. Fortunately I have help for big projects like this. :)

http://i63.tinypic.com/k20n4j.jpg

Just curious what the largest project you've had to tackle is. I know there are other aviation detailers here and a lot of RV and boat guys.

Here are a couple other biguns. (they probably look bigger when you are 12. lol)

http://i67.tinypic.com/n1ar06.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/raugap.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/2e1wp3m.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/vxb0h.jpg

This is the other reason planes are so big. The amount of crud they pick up is exponentially worse than a car sometimes...

http://i66.tinypic.com/2vlmhlc.jpg

I'm adding this one because damn it is a big truck. lol

http://i65.tinypic.com/fc8idx.jpg


I do have to say that I love detailing in airplane hangars. If you ever get the chance to detail inside one then I highly recommend it. Great lighting, lots of space, often somewhat climate controlled... I can detail 12 months out of the year with a couple of my clients because of these things. It makes it really nice.

[Kamakaz1961]

Damn! I am not worthy! I would be embarrassed to tell you the largest vehicle I have ever done. Let's just say it might be in the far parking spot of the Ball Park! Not even close to yours. But seeing this well done!!

I am just guessing but the DA of choice is either the Flex 3401 or the Rupes. Just curious which DA did you use? Either way beautiful work!!

[GSKR]

I've done plenty of big lifted trucks and even a few boats and RVs, but this sucker certainly felt like the biggest thing I've ever detailed.

http://i68.tinypic.com/29xhr2f.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/mhc012.jpg

The thing that makes aircraft challenging is because you are doing the front, back, top, sides, and bottom of the entire thing. Most vehicles are just two or three sides of that list, so even if they are big, at least you don't have to do the bottom. A plane has every issue a car has and just way more surface.

It is funny how things look big or small when compared to something else. I used to think the CJ3 I maintain was big until I started doing the Challenger 300. After a few months of working on this one I went back over to the CJ3 for some work and it looked tiny! I just did a full detail on the CJ3 this week in preparation for some air to air photos next week and then I went over to clean the bugs off the Challenger and man did it look huge! That's because it is. It took 20 hours to polish and seal that whole plane. I can do the CJ3 in about 10 hours, so this is definitely a bigun. Fortunately I have help for big projects like this. :)

http://i63.tinypic.com/k20n4j.jpg

Just curious what the largest project you've had to tackle is. I know there are other aviation detailers here and a lot of RV and boat guys.

Here are a couple other biguns. (they probably look bigger when you are 12. lol)

http://i67.tinypic.com/n1ar06.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/raugap.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/2e1wp3m.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/vxb0h.jpg

This is the other reason planes are so big. The amount of crud they pick up is exponentially worse than a car sometimes...

http://i66.tinypic.com/2vlmhlc.jpg

I'm adding this one because damn it is a big truck. lol

http://i65.tinypic.com/fc8idx.jpg


I do have to say that I love detailing in airplane hangars. If you ever get the chance to detail inside one then I highly recommend it. Great lighting, lots of space, often somewhat climate controlled... I can detail 12 months out of the year with a couple of my clients because of these things. It makes it really nice.
I've done all of the above and bigger.The undersides of one planes are horrific.I use paint thinner too cut all that oil first then polish.Aircraft paint is entirely different and the paint is hard as a rock.And yes one of them holds 35 pristine classic cars and a jet and is air conditioned.

[GSKR]

Props to you on your work ethic at 12.

[OCDetails]

Props to you on your work ethic at 12.

:) That's my slave labor at age 12. I've been priming him since he was born. I think there is another thread about him somewhere on here... I'm really looking forward to when he is a little taller. I've been doing this long enough I think. I'm just about ready to hand the reigns over to a younger man. lol

[OCDetails]

Damn! I am not worthy! I would be embarrassed to tell you the largest vehicle I have ever done. Let's just say it might be in the far parking spot of the Ball Park! Not even close to yours. But seeing this well done!!

I am just guessing but the DA of choice is either the Flex 3401 or the Rupes. Just curious which DA did you use? Either way beautiful work!!

I'm a big fan of the Flex 3401. It is just so efficient. Aircraft paint is a lot different than automotive paint, but the 3401 does a great job. It's a little heavy for little hands, so I let Erik use the 7424 to apply the sealants and I use the 3401 to polish.

[ellens2]

Wow

[fly07sti]

The biggest things I have detailed were a couple different toy haulers. Around 28'. I've also done a handful of ski boats.
I remember the older thread with you and your son. That's so cool that he enjoys detailing with you. My 3 year old daughter mimics me on her power wheel and I can only hope that she will enjoy wrenching and detailing with me as she gets older.

[Setec Astronomy]

I love when you post up these hangar pictures, Anthony. What is that your son is cleaning off with the Tuff Stuff? Tire residue? Or is that some sort of hydraulic fluid or lubricant residue coming off the gear or out of the well, as GSKR was alluding to?

[OCDetails]

We've found it helps soften the sheet of liquified bug that gets smeared all over the flaps. It isn't quire as effective as some other products, but it is less expensive. It keeps Erik busy and feeling like he us contributing, so there is that too. :)

[Setec Astronomy]

Oh, I wasn't thinking airplane-dimensionally, bugs...

[GSKR]

The flaps get hammered with bugs,but the under belly on some small cessnas or bonanzas get coverered in a thick gel oil substance and inside the landing gear.Every four months I do the same planes,so there pretty kept up and makes the job a bit easier.One of my clients has a old navy commander,I dread working on that.One little 40 minute fun flight and it's covered everywhere.

[GSKR]

:) That's my slave labor at age 12. I've been priming him since he was born. I think there is another thread about him somewhere on here... I'm really looking forward to when he is a little taller. I've been doing this long enough I think. I'm just about ready to hand the reigns over to a younger man. lolThats awesome and he is heading in the right direction work work,and work.I get 30 year old guys whining when I need help.

[OCDetails]

The flaps get hammered with bugs,but the under belly on some small cessnas or bonanzas get coverered in a thick gel oil substance and inside the landing gear.Every four months I do the same planes,so there pretty kept up and makes the job a bit easier.One of my clients has a old navy commander,I dread working on that.One little 40 minute fun flight and it's covered everywhere.

My favorite is cleaning the Challenger when it lands on a we runway. Ugh.... That may be worse than bugs. Lol.

[GSKR]

Do you know of a approved window restoration product that can be safely used to make those annoying hair line scratch clear.must be approved by aviation guidelines any help would be great.