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    The treatment · Alamo Heights

    Midsize jets detailing in Alamo Heights.

    Mobile aviation-grade detailing for Citation Latitude/Longitude, Hawker, Challenger 350, Gulfstream G150/G280 — corporate and charter aircraft.

    Alamo Heights-based midsize jets owners typically operate out of San Antonio International (SAT, in town). Corporate hangars (Texas Jet, Cutter Aviation, Million Air, Atlantic Aviation) — heavy and midsize jets. We also work Stinson Municipal (SSF) for owners with hangar arrangements across multiple fields.

    Service specs · Alamo Heights

    Starting at$2,500
    Range$2,500 – $5,000
    Duration10 – 14 hours
    CoverageAlamo Heights
    5.0· 500+ jobs
    Why Alamo Heights

    Built for Alamo Heights owners.

    Alamo Heights driveways are narrower than the suburbs, but homeowners here invest heavily in their vehicles. Mobile detailing matters because hauling a boat or RV anywhere from 78209 is an exercise. We service driveways throughout Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, and the historic Alamo Heights neighborhoods.

    Owner profile. Generational wealth, manicured 1940s-1960s estates, smaller driveways than the suburbs, occasional Class B vans, luxury sport boats trailered seasonally, and a strong owner-pilot fleet at SAT corporate hangars.

    Midsize and super-midsize jets are the workhorses of business aviation — Citation Latitude/Longitude, Hawker 800/850/900, Challenger 350/605, Gulfstream G150/G280, Embraer Praetor 500/600. They fly almost every day for charter operators, weekly for corporate fleets. The cabin sees real wear: leather develops sit-marks, carpet picks up wine and coffee stains, the lavatory smells if not maintained, and the galley shows fingerprint and food residue. The exterior collects high-altitude bug strikes, exhaust stains from PW305 or HTF7000 engines, and ramp grime from FBOs around the country (and sometimes the world). When the aircraft comes home for an annual or pre-charter prep, owners want it restored to a level that justifies the $3,000-5,000 hourly charter rate. We deliver that.

    Local resources

    Where Alamo Heights owners keep their midsize jets.

    Canyon Lake

    45 minutes north from Alamo Heights. Marinas: Cypress Bend Marina, Mountain Springs Resort, Cranes Mill Marina. Ramps: Cranes Mill Park ramp, Comal Park ramp, Boat Ramp #1 (Canyon City).

    Hard mineral water from Comal Springs feed leaves spots if rinses aren't quick.

    San Antonio International (SAT)

    in town from Alamo Heights. Corporate hangars (Texas Jet, Cutter Aviation, Million Air, Atlantic Aviation) — heavy and midsize jets.

    Also serving these lakes

    Medina Lake (40 minutes west).

    Additional airports

    Stinson Municipal (SSF, in town)

    How we work on yours

    Midsize jets protocol Alamo Heights edition.

    01

    Walk-around with chief pilot or maintenance — scope, mission turn-around timing, any items off-limits.

    02

    Mask pitot/static/AOA/TAT, antennas, radome, fueling ports.

    03

    Engine inlet covers fitted.

    04

    Static wick survey — note bent or missing for pilot.

    05

    Leading edges with high-altitude bug strike: aviation-grade remover, dwelled, hand-wiped, multi-pass if needed.

    06

    Heavy belly degrease — midsize jets accumulate significant exhaust stain over a month of flying.

    07

    Dry wash inside hangars, wet wash on FBO ramps with drains.

    08

    Hand-polish painted surfaces — paint correction passes available for foreign-FBO scuffing.

    09

    Polished aluminum brightwork (cowl rings, leading-edge wear strips on some Hawkers).

    10

    Acrylic windshield and side windows: Plexus only. Light crazing polish-out available as separate service.

    11

    Cabin: full leather conditioning (multi-pass), wood veneer or stone-look surface care, carpet shampoo, cabinet polish, plated hardware.

    12

    Lavatory: deep clean, deodorize, holding tank coordination with FBO pump-out service.

    13

    Galley: espresso machine descaling, oven interior, microwave, fridge, sink drain, countertop sanitize.

    14

    Avionics screen-safe cleaning (Garmin G5000, Collins Pro Line Fusion, Honeywell Primus Epic).

    15

    Final walk with chief pilot, photo log, all masking removed.

    On every Alamo Heights invoice

    What's included.

    Walk-around with chief pilot
    Sensor and engine inlet protection
    Heavy belly degrease (multi-pass)
    Leading-edge high-altitude bug removal
    Aviation-approved exterior wash
    Hand polish of painted surfaces
    Paint correction (light crazing, scuffs)
    Acrylic windshield (Plexus + polish)
    Cabin leather (multi-pass conditioning)
    Wood veneer and stone-look care
    Carpet shampoo and stain spot-treat
    Lavatory deep clean + holding tank coordination
    Galley deep clean (espresso, oven, fridge)
    Screen-safe avionics (G5000, Pro Line Fusion, Primus Epic)
    Photo log and PreBuy-ready handoff
    Alamo Heights questions

    What owners always ask.

    Yes — San Antonio International (SAT, in town) is part of our regular service rotation. We coordinate hangar or ramp access with the FBO or owner ahead of every appointment. Corporate hangars (Texas Jet, Cutter Aviation, Million Air, Atlantic Aviation) — heavy and midsize jets.

    Yes — overnight turnaround details are a regular request. We arrive at 6-8 PM, work through the night with a two-person crew if needed, and have the aircraft ready for morning departure. Add 20-30% over standard pricing for after-hours.

    Light crazing — yes, with a multi-step plexi polish (Novus, MicroMesh, then Plexus seal). Deep crazing or pitting from years of glass cleaner abuse is irreversible and requires windshield replacement. We assess first and tell you what's recoverable.

    Multi-pass conditioning we handle on every detail. Heavy restoration — re-dyeing worn leather panels, treating deep cracking — we coordinate with a leather restoration specialist. We do the cleaning and conditioning side; specialists do the re-dye work.

    We deep clean the lavatory interior — toilet, sink, mirror, cabinetry. The holding tank pump-out itself we coordinate with your FBO or a specialist. We don't pump the tank ourselves (it's a separate service) but we make sure the rest of the lavatory is spotless.

    SAT corporate hangars (Texas Jet, Cutter Aviation, Million Air, Atlantic Aviation), Stinson FBO and tenant hangars, Boerne Stage tenant hangars, and any FBO that allows third-party detailing. We coordinate access in advance.

    A standard exterior + interior on a Citation Latitude or Hawker 800 runs 10-12 hours. A heavily-worn Challenger 350 with paint correction and full cabin restoration runs 12-14 hours, often split across two days.

    Standard exterior + interior on a Citation XLS or Hawker 800 starts at $2,500. Full restoration on a Challenger 350 with paint correction, cabin leather work, and lavatory/galley deep clean runs $3,500-4,500. PreBuy detailing can reach $5,000.

    The doctor is in Alamo Heights

    Park it. We'll handle it.

    Same care, every job. We come to your Alamo Heights driveway, dock, hangar, or storage site.