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Aircraft Detailing Pricing Guide (2026 Benchmarks)

Pricing benchmarks for aircraft detailing services across single-engine pistons, turboprops, light jets, mid jets, and heavy jets. Use as a starting point for your own pricing catalog.

March 12, 2026 · 7 min read

Exterior washes

Single-engine piston: $150-$400. Turboprop (King Air): $400-$900. Light jet (Citation CJ): $600-$1,200. Mid jet (Citation Sovereign): $1,000-$1,800. Heavy jet (Gulfstream G650): $1,800-$3,500.

Full polishes

Polishes are labor-heavy: $1,500-$8,000 for turboprops, $5,000-$15,000 for mid jets, $10,000-$30,000+ for heavy jets depending on oxidation state.

Interior detailing

Leather conditioning, carpet shampoo, headliner cleaning: $400-$1,500 single, $1,500-$5,000 mid, $5,000-$15,000 heavy.

Ceramic coatings

Light: $2,500-$5,000. Mid: $6,000-$12,000. Heavy: $15,000-$25,000+. Prep time dominates cost.

Recurring programs

Monthly appearance plans typically discount per-visit rates 10-25% in exchange for predictable revenue.

Key takeaways

  • ›Pricing scales with airframe class — non-linearly.
  • ›Polishes and ceramic coatings have the widest ranges.
  • ›Recurring programs trade rate for predictability.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to detail a private jet?+

Exterior wash on a private jet typically runs $600-$3,500. Full polish: $5,000-$30,000. Ceramic coating: $6,000-$25,000+. Pricing depends on airframe class and oxidation state.

How much does an exterior wash cost on a Gulfstream?+

A premium exterior wash on a heavy jet such as a Gulfstream G650 typically ranges $1,800-$3,500 depending on location, access, and crew size.