Light & Midsize Jets
Expert mobile detailing and ceramic coating for the full Cessna Citation family — CJ1 through CJ4, M2, XLS, Sovereign, Latitude, and Longitude — across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Overview
The Cessna Citation series is the backbone of Bay Area business aviation and Part 135 charter fleets. High utilization means constant exposure to exhaust soot around the aft fuselage, UV at altitude, and frequent washing that degrades paint over time. Empire Aircraft Detailing provides Citation owners and operators with meticulous exterior detailing, cabin resets, and Boeing-approved System X ceramic coating that keeps these jets presentation-ready and protected through demanding duty cycles.
Airframe Considerations
Citation engine placement deposits stubborn soot on the aft fuselage and empennage. We use safe, paint-preserving decontamination to remove buildup without abrading the finish.
Charter Citations fly hundreds of legs a year. Ceramic coating dramatically reduces per-wash effort and extends paint life between repaint cycles.
Between passenger legs there is little time. Our quick-turn cabin resets restore a passenger-ready interior in 60-90 minutes.
Polished leading edges and brightwork define a Citation's presentation. We restore them to a mirror finish and protect them against oxidation.
Our Services
pH-neutral hand wash, decontamination, belly degreasing, exhaust soot removal, and brightwork polishing tailored to the Citation airframe.
Boeing-approved System X Max G+ (Empire Excellence, 10-year) or System X Pro+ (Empire Shield, 2-year) for lasting gloss and hydrophobic protection.
Leather conditioning, carpet extraction, galley and lavatory sanitation, and avionics-safe cockpit detailing.
Rapid cabin and exterior touch-up between legs, with COI documentation and AOG 24/7 response.
Ceramic Coating
Cessna Citation airframes are painted aluminum and are excellent candidates for ceramic coating. We recommend System X Max G+ for high-utilization charter Citations to minimize wash labor and maximize paint life.
Every job is backed by $2M general liability plus $1M hangarkeepers coverage — protecting your aircraft during all hangar and ramp detailing work. COI documentation available on request.
Questions
Yes. We provide mobile Citation detailing at all Bay Area airports we serve, including KHWD, KSJC, KOAK, KSFO, and KCCR, coordinating FBO and hangar access as needed.
A full System X Max G+ application on a light-to-midsize Citation typically takes 3-4 days including paint correction, application, and cure time. We coordinate scheduling to minimize downtime.
Yes. Our quick-turn service restores a passenger-ready cabin and exterior presentation in 60-90 minutes, ideal for back-to-back charter operations.
Build your service package or call us directly to discuss your aircraft's specific needs.