In the world of automotive detailing, excellence should be the standard for everything. Detailers strive to protect and enhance the appearance of the vehicles they work on with the best tools and products available to them. As more and more people enter this market, the competition between detailers is becoming extremely intense. For this reason, many detailers have taken the initiative to expand their services to include aircraft detailing. The demand for aviation-grade products has grown accordingly and so has the realization that using automotive-grade products on aircraft are not viable options. This shift has led many automotive detailers reaching out to us looking to get Permagard certified. After all, it is well known at this point that Permagard has been the gold standard in aircraft paint protection for over 26 years.
Understanding the Difference: Automotive-Grade vs. Aviation-Grade
While both cars and aircraft are vulnerable to environmental attacks, oxidation, and surface degradation, the environments they operate in are drastically different. Aircraft are exposed to extreme temperature variations, strong wind friction, and intense UV radiation at high altitudes. These conditions do not promote durability for automotive-grade coatings as they are simply not designed to handle aerospace environments. Private jet aircraft tend to operate between 39,000 – 45,000 feet to achieve smoother, non-turbulent flights with better fuel efficiency and faster speeds. At these altitudes, not only is the air thinner, which reduces air friction for private jet aircraft to attain said greater speeds, but they also benefit from reduced air traffic congestion since commercial airliners usually operate at around 33,000 – 39,000 feet. In these environments, it is absolutely imperative to choose the right paint protection product that conforms to proper aviation standards and safety regulations. This is why Permagard, which is approved by all major aircraft manufacturers (OEM), is far preferable to an automotive-grade product that “passed” the Boeing standard test in one day.
Many automotive detailers that make the transition to aviation detailing quickly discover that the ceramic coatings and products they use on cars do not perform reliably on aircraft surfaces. Automotive-grade products and coatings simply do not have the strength to withstand aircraft-operating environments. These coatings and products lack the durability, flexibility, and resilience needed for high-altitude conditions. That’s where Permagard comes in and that is why we are the most trusted product for aviation paint protection in the world.
What is Permagard? Is it a Ceramic Coating?
Permagard is a high-performance paint protection system that was originally developed for private aircraft. Permagard Aviation products chemically bond with an aircraft’s painted surfaces to form a slick, flexible, and durable sacrificial layer that resists intense UV rays, environmental attacks, such as acid rain, snow, icing, strong wind friction, etc., and oxidation. Unlike traditional ceramic coatings, Permagard is specifically engineered for the rigors of aviation, making it the preferred aircraft paint protection choice for all major aircraft OEMs, private jet operators, and MRO facilities around the world. Permagard is also approved by all major aircraft manufacturers (OEM), such as Dassault Aviation, Textron Aviation, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, Pilatus, and Fokker.
Why Automotive Detailers Are Getting Permagard Certified
Becoming Permagard certified is an absolute necessity for any aircraft detailers. Permagard is easily the most requested paint protection product among private aircraft owners, including corporate jets. Expanding your product arsenal with Permagard is an investment that returns immediate financial benefits. Let’s look at some reasons why automotive detailers are prioritizing getting Permagard certified:
Credibility and Compliance: As we stated earlier, Permagard has been in business for over 26 years and has approvals from all major aircraft OEMs. Aircraft detailers cannot purchase Permagard Aviation products before being trained and certified. This is to ensure that every Permagard installer has the proper knowledge to effectively complete Permagard applications, while upholding Permagard’s commitment to quality control.
Superior Protection: Aircraft owners only want the very best products applied to their valuable asset. Permagard gives detailers the power to deliver unmatched gloss readings, incredible slickness, and a flexible, durable, and reliable form of aviation-grade paint protection – far beyond what standard automotive-grade coatings can offer.
Access to New Markets: The aviation detailing industry has been growing consistently for the past 40+ years. With a Permagard certification, automotive detailers have access to a higher-end of clientele, including private aircraft owners, corporate charter services, and corporate fleet operators.
Setting a Higher Standard
By choosing to get Permagard certified for applying Permagard to aircraft, automotive detailers are raising the bar, not just for themselves, but for the entire detailing industry. They’re recognizing that excellence in one field doesn’t automatically translate to another, and they’re taking proactive steps to ensure they’re equipped to deliver the highest quality products and services to their customers at the highest level.
For automotive detailers transitioning into aircraft detailing, Permagard certification is more than just a smart move. It’s the best option for their aviation detailing business. It ensures that when they apply Permagard to a high-value aircraft, they’re using a product specifically engineered for that environment, and not one designed for road vehicles.
Contact Us Today To Get Permagard Certified
As more automotive detailers transition into aviation detailing, it’s only fitting that they leave their automotive-grade products reserved exclusively for cars and get Permagard certified today to use an aviation-grade paint protection for their aircraft customers. Permagard isn’t just any product. It’s the platinum standard for aircraft paint protection for over 26 years. And for detailers ready to soar their business to the skies, Permagard certification is exactly how they do that.
If you are an automotive detailer and want to learn how to become Permagard certified today, contact us at info@permagard.com or call our Permagard HQ office at (305) 662-5070, Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 6 PM.
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