How to Correct and Coat Aircraft Paint with Polish Pro and Pro Ceramic Coating

Quick answer: Correct the paint first with Fly Shiny Polish Pro, then apply Fly Shiny Pro Ceramic Coating – a professional 9H SiO2 coating that shields aircraft paint from UV exposure, environmental damage, and static buildup while keeping the surface slicker and cleaner for the long haul.

By the Fly Shiny Team · 15 years of professional aircraft detailing

What you'll need

• Fly Shiny Polish Pro (16 oz) – removes swirls, fine scratches, and light oxidation, restoring depth and clarity before coating
• Fly Shiny Pro Ceramic Coating (50 mL) – professional SiO2 coating with 9H hardness for aircraft paint

Both are bundled together in the Fly Shiny Restoration Kit – Best, the top tier of our three restoration kits.

Why this is the top tier of protection

Fly Shiny's restoration kits step up in durability: the Good kit pairs Polish Pro with a spray wax for quick, frequent touch-ups, and the Better kit pairs it with Air Guard ceramic spray for longer-lasting, wipe-on protection. Pro Ceramic Coating is the professional-grade option above both. Instead of a topical spray, it cures into a 9H-hard, UV-resistant, anti-static barrier bonded to the paint – the same class of protection used in professional aircraft detailing. It shields against environmental damage and reduces surface contamination, improves surface slickness, and helps reduce drag-related buildup, keeping the aircraft cleaner for longer with less maintenance in between.

How to apply

1. Correct the paint with Polish Pro

Start with a fully corrected surface – Polish Pro removes swirls, fine scratches, and light oxidation so the paint is smooth and imperfection-free. Ceramic coating bonds to whatever condition the paint is in, so this step matters more here than with a topical spray.

2. Apply Pro Ceramic Coating

Apply Pro Ceramic Coating to the clean, polished surface following the instructions on the bottle, working in manageable sections so the coating can be leveled and any excess buffed off before it cures.

3. Let it cure

Give the coating time to cure fully before the aircraft is exposed to rain or washing, per the bottle's instructions, so the 9H barrier has time to bond properly.

FAQ

How is ceramic coating different from Air Guard ceramic spray?

Air Guard is a topical spray-and-wipe sealant for routine maintenance. Pro Ceramic Coating is a professional-grade coating that cures onto the paint for a harder, longer-lasting barrier – it's the step up in durability.

Does it protect against UV and static buildup?

Yes – it's formulated as a UV-resistant, anti-static barrier that helps reduce dust and debris clinging to the paint between washes.

Will it help keep the aircraft cleaner?

Yes. It improves surface slickness and reduces contamination buildup, so the aircraft stays cleaner between washes and details.

Do I need to polish before applying the ceramic coating?

Yes – always correct and clean the paint with Polish Pro first so the coating bonds to a smooth, imperfection-free surface.

About Fly Shiny
Fly Shiny makes aviation-grade detailing products engineered for aircraft paint, brightwork, and composite surfaces. Shop Polish Pro and Pro Ceramic Coating, or save with the full Restoration Kit – Best.