Service
Brightwork Polishing
Leading edges, nacelles, exhaust stacks and polished metal brought to an even mirror finish — consistent across the airframe, not bright in patches.
Brightwork is the most visible thing on an aircraft and the easiest to get wrong. Polished in patches, it looks worse than if it had been left alone — a bright leading edge against a dull nacelle draws the eye straight to the inconsistency. The work is in achieving the same finish across every polished surface.
What the scope includes
- Leading edges brought to a consistent finish across the full span
- Nacelles, spinners, exhaust stacks and tailpipes
- Multi-stage cut and refine, matched to the metal and its current condition
- No compound residue left in seams, rivet lines or fastener heads
- Adjacent paint and composite masked and protected throughout
- Maintenance interval advised so the finish holds rather than cycling
Not included
We do not polish through to bare metal on painted surfaces, and we will not polish a surface where the existing finish cannot safely take it.
The brightwork on our Falcon had gradually become dull and inconsistent. They restored it carefully and achieved a clean, mirror-like finish without leaving uneven areas or excessive residue.
Where we deliver it
Available at every field we serve.
FAQ
Brightwork Polishing — questions we get
How often does brightwork need re-polishing?
Depends on environment and utilisation. Coastal or high-humidity operations dull faster. Most operators land on a three to six month interval once the finish is brought to a consistent baseline.
Can you fix brightwork that was polished unevenly?
Yes. Correcting an inconsistent finish is most of what we are asked to do. It takes longer than maintaining a good one, because the whole surface has to be brought back to the same level first.
