Chicago Private Jet & Aircraft Detailing Portfolio
See the transformation. Experience the pristine difference our luxury aviation detailing makes on the tarmac.
From deep interior cabin sanitation at DuPage (DPA) to exterior brightwork polishing at Chicago Executive (PWK), browse our before-and-after gallery of light, midsize, and heavy jet restorations across the greater Chicago area.
Visual Proof of Our Aviation Craftsmanship
Detailer Boarding Citation Excel — The Polished Hare
Detailer boarding the Citation Excel with equipment bag, wearing The Polished Hare jacket at dusk.
The Polished Hare Detailer in Front of Citation Excel
The Polished Hare detailer standing in front of a Citation Excel at dusk, ready for service.
The Polished Hare Service Vehicle with Citation Excel
The Polished Hare branded vehicle on the ramp alongside a Citation Excel — mobile detailing in action.
Citation Excel Entry Door Open at Night — Detail Close-Up
Close-up of Citation Excel entry door open at night, showing door hinge mechanism and polished fuselage.
Citation Excel Tail and Engines at Dusk
Rear view of Citation Excel twin engines and T-tail silhouetted at dusk near the hangar.
Citation Excel Tail Section near Hangar
Citation Excel tail section and empennage parked near hangar, clean surfaces after exterior wash.
Citation Excel Nose and Forward Fuselage on Ramp
Citation Excel nose cone and forward fuselage with nosewheel on the ramp after exterior detail.
Citation Excel Fuselage Side View with Engine on Ramp
Full fuselage side profile of Citation Excel showing passenger windows and rear-mounted engine on the ramp.
Citation Excel Engine and Wing with Control Tower
Citation Excel engine nacelle and wing section with control tower visible in the background after exterior wash.
Citation Excel Nose Quarter View — Golden Hour at Hangar
Citation Excel nose and fuselage quarter view at golden hour, gleaming paint and clean windshield on the ramp.
White Leather Seat Pair — Armrest and Belt Detail After Cleaning
White leather seat pair with armrest detail, seatbelt presentation, and floor panel after cleaning.
White Leather Seat Pair with Seatbelt and Floor Panel After Detail
White leather seat pair showing seatbelt hardware and floor panel after cabin reset.
White Leather Seat with Yellow Pillow and Blue Throw After Detail
White leather seat with yellow pillow and blue throw blanket, staged beside cabin window after detail.
White Leather Seat with Burgundy Pillow — Window View After Detail
White leather seat with burgundy accent pillow beside cabin window after interior detail and presentation reset.
Citation Excel Cockpit — Analog Instruments Full View After Detail
Full cockpit view showing analog instruments, overhead panel, and sheepskin seats after cleaning.
Citation Excel Cockpit — First Officer Side Console After Detail
First officer side cockpit with sidestick, center console, and sheepskin seat after cleaning.
Citation Excel Cockpit — Captain Side Avionics and Sidestick After Detail
Captain side cockpit with sidestick, avionics panel, and sheepskin seat cover after cleaning.
Citation Excel Cockpit — Full Glass Panel and Sheepskin Seats After Detail
Citation Excel full cockpit view with glass panel displays, tan trim, and sheepskin seat covers after cleaning.
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Interior detailing, exterior wash, ceramic coating, brightwork polishing, and more.
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Mobile aircraft detailing at 7 airports and 16+ suburbs across the Chicago corridor.
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We're continuously adding new before-and-after shots from our work across Chicagoland's aviation hubs.
Stay tuned for more transformations from O'Hare (ORD), Midway (MDW), Aurora (ARR), Waukegan (UGN), and Gary (GYY). Follow our day-to-day operations on Instagram.
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Trusted by Aircraft Owners Across Chicago
“Had a really good experience with Polished Hare Aviation Detailing. They did a thorough job and paid attention to the details that actually make a difference. The aircraft looked noticeably cleaner, especially the paint and windows. Everything was easy from scheduling to completion, and they were professional throughout. I’d definitely recommend them if you’re looking to have your aircraft cleaned up right.”
Anthony Ebert
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“They do a fantastic job. Always complete jobs on time and are very responsive for last minute services at PWK. Would recommend.”
Ethan Dang
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“We had our private jet detailed, and it turned out great. They handled the degreasing and did a full interior reset, and the difference was obvious right away. The aircraft felt clean, refreshed, and much better overall. Very solid work.”
Mary D'Adamo
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“The Polished Hare Aviation Detailing did an outstanding job cleaning the interior of my plane. Every surface was spotless. Looked brand new. Very professional—I highly recommend them to anyone needing quality aircraft detailing.”
Brandon
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