10-Year Ceramic Coating for Aircraft
System X Max G+ is a professional-grade nano-ceramic coating that delivers the highest level of paint protection available in aviation. As certified System X installers serving San Jose (KSJC), the South Bay, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, Empire applies Max G+ under our Empire Excellence tier with a 10-year manufacturer warranty. Whether your aircraft is based at San Jose International, Reid-Hillview (KRHV), Buchanan Field (KCCR), or Napa County (KAPC), our mobile team brings laboratory-grade ceramic installation directly to your hangar.
Overview
Max G+ forms a permanent covalent bond with your aircraft paint, creating a hard, hydrophobic, chemically resistant ceramic layer. It is the flagship System X product and the coating behind the Empire Excellence package. Engineered for aircraft owners who want the maximum in gloss retention, contamination resistance, and long-term durability, Max G+ has earned its place as the premier ceramic coating in the aviation industry. Empire Aircraft Detailing is proud to offer certified Max G+ installation across the San Francisco Bay Area, from our home base at San Jose International Airport to Buchanan Field in Concord, Livermore Municipal (KLVK), Hayward Executive (KHWD), and beyond.
Applied under Empire Excellence (10-Year) with multi-stage paint correction, panel-by-panel LED-inspected application, and a System X manufacturer warranty certificate. Available at every Bay Area airport Empire services.
Technical Data
Performance
Max G+ uses a high-concentration SiO2 formulation that cross-links at the molecular level with the clear coat. Unlike waxes or sealants that sit on top of the paint and wash away within weeks, this permanent bond becomes part of the surface itself, delivering protection measured in years rather than months. For Bay Area aircraft exposed to coastal salt air, UV radiation, and daily temperature swings, this molecular permanence is what separates true ceramic coating from temporary surface treatments.
With a 9H surface hardness rating, Max G+ dramatically increases resistance to wash-induced micro-marring and light surface scratching. For high-utilization aircraft based at busy airports like KSJC and KOAK that see frequent wash cycles, this hardness translates directly into longer-lasting gloss and fewer correction cycles. Over the life of the coating, that means less paint removed during maintenance and a finish that looks factory-fresh for years.
The coating produces a water contact angle above 110 degrees, causing water, de-ice fluid, and contaminants to sheet off the surface on contact. Bug residue, exhaust soot, hydraulic fluid overspray, and environmental fallout release far more easily during routine washing, cutting wash time significantly and reducing the abrasion that dulls paint over time. For charter operators running tight turnaround schedules at Bay Area FBOs, that time savings adds up fast.
System X coatings are validated against ASTM test methods for adhesion, chemical resistance, and weathering. Max G+ meets the material standards demanded by commercial aerospace, meaning this is not an automotive product repurposed for aircraft. It is purpose-qualified for aviation use on painted metal surfaces.
Empire is a certified System X installer. Each panel is individually coated, leveled, and inspected under LED light to ensure complete and even coverage. Initial cure occurs in 24 to 48 hours with full hardness achieved around 7 days. We coordinate hangar access and scheduling around cure requirements so the coating reaches its full engineered performance. Our mobile service covers every major Bay Area airport, including San Jose, Palo Alto (KPAO), San Carlos (KSQL), and Concord.
Ideal For
Turboprops and jets with high annual utilization at Bay Area airports
Owners seeking maximum 10-year paint protection and warranty coverage
Aircraft following full paint correction who want to lock in a flawless finish
Part 135 charter fleets prioritizing wash-cycle efficiency and appearance standards
Aircraft based in coastal or high-UV environments like the San Francisco Bay Area
Questions
Under our Empire Excellence tier, Max G+ is backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty. Real-world longevity depends on proper maintenance washing, but the coating is engineered for a full decade of protection. Many of our Bay Area clients see strong hydrophobic performance well past the warranty period with proper care.
Every aircraft is different, so we quote each project individually based on aircraft size, paint condition, and whether correction work is needed before coating. Contact us at (510) 398-3156 or book a consultation for a detailed estimate.
No. Ceramic coating is completely prohibited on Cirrus SR20 and SR22 composite airframes per Service Advisory SA25-02. Max G+ is for painted metal aircraft surfaces. We never coat a Cirrus composite airframe.
Empire Aircraft Detailing provides mobile ceramic coating installation at every major Bay Area airport, including San Jose International (KSJC), Reid-Hillview (KRHV), Buchanan Field (KCCR), Livermore (KLVK), Hayward (KHWD), Napa County (KAPC), Palo Alto (KPAO), San Carlos (KSQL), Oakland (KOAK), and SFO (KSFO). We come to your hangar.
Yes. Empire Aircraft Detailing is Fully Insured with Hangarkeepers coverage, protecting your aircraft throughout the coating process from prep through final cure.
Wash with pH-neutral soap and clean water, avoid abrasive compounds, and schedule an annual ceramic inspection. Proper maintenance preserves the hydrophobic properties and maximizes coating life. We also offer maintenance wash programs for coated aircraft.
The San Francisco Bay Area presents a unique set of challenges for aircraft paint. Coastal salt air accelerates corrosion and oxidation. Daily marine-layer fog deposits moisture that traps contaminants against the surface. Summer UV exposure in the Central Valley can fade paint in a single season without protection. Max G+ was designed to handle exactly these conditions. Its permanent SiO2 bond resists salt, UV, and chemical exposure at a level that wax-based products simply cannot match. For aircraft owners based at San Jose International (KSJC), Reid-Hillview (KRHV), Buchanan Field (KCCR), or any Bay Area tie-down or hangar, Max G+ represents the smartest long-term investment in paint preservation. Empire Aircraft Detailing has coated turboprops, light jets, and midsize jets across the region, and the results speak for themselves: fewer washes, faster cleaning, and paint that looks better at year five than most uncoated aircraft look at year one.
Every Empire Excellence ceramic coating engagement begins with a thorough multi-stage paint correction. We remove swirl marks, oxidation, water spots, and embedded contaminants to restore the surface to its best possible condition before a single drop of Max G+ touches the paint. This preparation is critical because ceramic coating locks in whatever condition the paint is in at the time of application. Skip the prep, and you seal in the imperfections. Empire never skips the prep. After correction and chemical decontamination, we apply Max G+ panel by panel under controlled hangar conditions. Each section is inspected with LED lighting to confirm even coverage, proper leveling, and no high spots. Once cured, we perform a final quality inspection and provide your System X manufacturer warranty certificate. The entire process typically takes two to three days depending on aircraft size, with our team traveling to your location anywhere in the Bay Area.
Talk to a certified System X installer about the right ceramic protection for your aircraft.