# The Polished Hare — Aviation Detailing

> Impeccable inside. Immaculate outside.

## About
The Polished Hare is an aviation-only, fully mobile aircraft detailing company based in the Chicago area. Founded by Michael A. Koutsostamatis (B.S. Aerospace Engineering) and Anna Marie Giuffre, the team brings materials-science training to aircraft care: chemicals, wash methods and coating protocols are selected for the specific airframe and surface. With 11+ years of combined aviation experience, we detail private jets, business aircraft, turboprops and general aviation aircraft at 7 core Chicagoland airports, plus 5 regional airports by scheduled appointment. Insured and bonded. Coordinated with FBO and airport access requirements.

## Contact
- 24/7 AOG line: 630-297-2688 (call or text)
- Email: michael@thepolishedhare.com
- Website: https://thepolishedhare.com
- Book online: https://thepolishedhare.com/book-now
- Contact form: https://thepolishedhare.com/contact
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepolishedhare/

## Airports Served

### Core Chicagoland airports
- DuPage Airport (DPA) — primary base — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/dupage
- Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/chicago-executive
- Chicago Midway International (MDW) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/midway
- Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/ohare
- Aurora Municipal Airport (ARR) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/aurora
- Waukegan National Airport (UGN) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/waukegan
- Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/gary

### Regional airports (by scheduled appointment)
- Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/milwaukee-mitchell
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/kalamazoo
- Waukesha County Airport / Crites Field (UES) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/waukesha
- Chicago Rockford International (RFD) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/rockford
- Batten Field Airport, Racine (RAC) — https://thepolishedhare.com/airports/racine

Regional travel, requested scope, airport access and scheduling are confirmed before each appointment.

## Services

Services are configured per aircraft, condition and scope. Every project is quoted individually — there is no fixed price list. Contact us for a custom quote.

### Interior
- Interior Detailing: cabin surface cleaning, leather cleaning and conditioning, carpet extraction, seatbelt and hardware detail, galley and lavatory cleaning, wood veneer and metal trim care, presentation reset — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/interior-detailing
- Leather Restoration — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/leather-restoration
- Ozone Odor Removal — performed in an unoccupied cabin after the odor source has been cleaned; results vary by odor source and cabin materials — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/ozone-odor-removal
- Disinsection — certified aircraft disinsection with supporting documentation where destination requirements apply — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/disinsection

### Exterior
- Exterior Detailing: EPA-compliant rinseless wash, bug and exhaust residue removal, belly and landing gear degreasing, brightwork and sealant options — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/exterior-detailing
- Paint Correction (one-step and multi-stage) — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/paint-correction
- Ceramic Coating — The Polished Hare is a certified System X installer — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/ceramic-coating
- Brightwork Polishing — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/brightwork-polishing
- De-Ice Boot Care & Conditioning — for aircraft with eligible pneumatic de-ice boots; not an airworthiness inspection or repair — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/de-ice-boot-care
- Window polishing and light scratch removal — compounds selected for compatible aviation acrylic and polycarbonate window materials; never performed on coated windows

### Scheduling
- Quick-Turn Reset — rapid cabin and touchpoint reset between flights — https://thepolishedhare.com/services/quick-turn-reset
- All services hub: https://thepolishedhare.com/services

## Scheduling & Availability
- Standard bookings: 48–72 hours notice recommended
- Same-day and next-day work available based on crew availability
- 24/7 AOG and emergency overnight service available at all 12 airports we serve, subject to crew availability and airport/FBO access. Arrival time depends on airport location and access and is confirmed when you call 630-297-2688.

## Client Types
- Private owners — https://thepolishedhare.com/clients/private-owners
- Charter operators (Part 135) — https://thepolishedhare.com/clients/charter-operators
- Fixed-base operators (FBOs) — https://thepolishedhare.com/clients/fbos
- Flight schools — https://thepolishedhare.com/clients/flight-schools
- Maintenance / MRO facilities — https://thepolishedhare.com/clients/maintenance

## Trust & Credentials
- 50+ jets serviced; $100M+ in aircraft value protected
- General liability and hangarkeepers insurance; insured and bonded; certificates of insurance (COI) provided on request
- Certified System X installer
- Proprietary 10-stage water filtration system: sediment filtration, KDF and carbon treatment, reverse osmosis, dual deionization and coconut-carbon polishing
- EPA-compliant rinseless dry-wash method — aircraft are never pressure-washed
- Memberships: NBAA, CABAA, EAA, ADA
- 5.0 Google rating across 9 verified reviews (as of June 2026)

## Service Area
Greater Chicago metro, including Naperville, Wheaton, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Northbrook, Barrington, Deerfield, Schaumburg, Rosemont, Burr Ridge, Orland Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville, St. Charles, Geneva and Crown Point (IN) — https://thepolishedhare.com/locations

## FAQ

### How much does aircraft detailing cost?
Every project is priced individually based on aircraft size, condition and the scope of work selected. There is no fixed price list — contact us for a custom quote.

### How quickly can you respond?
Standard bookings: 48–72 hours notice recommended. Same-day and next-day work depends on crew availability. For AOG or emergency overnight requests, call 630-297-2688 — arrival time depends on airport location and access and is confirmed when you call.

### What airports do you serve?
Seven core Chicagoland airports (DPA, PWK, MDW, ORD, ARR, UGN, GYY) plus five regional airports by scheduled appointment (MKE, AZO, UES, RFD, RAC).

### Are you insured?
Yes. We carry general liability and hangarkeepers insurance, are bonded, and provide certificates of insurance (COI) on request.

### Do you pressure-wash aircraft?
No. We use an EPA-compliant rinseless dry-wash method, with water from our 10-stage filtration system where water is required.

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