RealClean Aviation Products

Name

RealClean Aviation Products

Legal name

Real Clean Aviation Products

Website

https://realcleanproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RealClean Aviation Products is a privately held, bootstrapped Illinois-based manufacturer of professional-grade aircraft cleaning, paint-correction, ceramic coating, and detailing products founded in 2007 by working aircraft detailers, sold direct-to-consumer online, on Amazon, and through a Canadian affiliate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Cleaning and Detailing Products

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Eco-Friendly Hard Surface & Floor Cleaners (CRAJAOAD)

Keywords

• Aircraft cleaning products
• Aviation detailing supplies
• Ceramic coating aviation
• Paint correction compounds
• Aircraft exterior cleaners

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model for cleaning products, coatings, and detailing kits sold directly to aircraft owners, pilots, and professional detailers through e-commerce and marketplace channels.
2. Amazon Marketplace Sales: Products sold through Amazon platform reaching broader consumer base including automotive users beyond aviation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RealClean Aviation Products manufactures and sells professional-grade cleaning, protective coating, paint correction, and detailing products specifically formulated for aircraft surfaces. The product line includes exterior cleaners, nano ceramic coatings, polishing compounds, interior care products, window restoration systems, and bundled detailing kits, sold direct-to-consumer through their e-commerce website and Amazon marketplace.

Product overview

RealClean Aviation Products is a manufacturer of professional-grade aircraft cleaning and detailing products, created by aircraft detailers for the aerospace industry. The product portfolio spans exterior cleaners (Turbine Soot Master, Dry Wash Pro, WingMan Bug Remover, Clear Blue Premium Wash, Post Flight Detailer), protective coatings (Sapphire V1 Nano Ceramic Coating, Si02 Nano Ceramic Spray Coating, Streamline Speed Wax), paint correction (Solo-1 Step Polishing Compound), interior care (Leather Restore, Real Care Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, Advantage Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Algas Visial Anti-Static Instrument Wipes), window restoration (Vision Window Polish Steps 1-5 with Ceramic Protective Coating and Restoration Kit), and comprehensive detailing kits (Mobile Aircraft Detailing Kit, Interior Cleaning Kit). The company also offers accessories like Bug Scrubber Pads and maintains a Canadian distribution partnership through Meticulous Detailing Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlightShield: Referenced as a related brand/website for aircraft protection products.

Products and services

• Turbine Soot Master Aviation's #1 all-in-one soot and grease remover — a waterless, ready-to-use, non-corrosive formula for removing exhaust buildup on jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft. Boeing D6-17487 certified for corrosion, acrylic crazing, paint softening, and hydrogen embrittlement.
• Sapphire V1 Nano Ceramic Protective Coating Advanced 9H hardness permanent nano ceramic coating specifically formulated for aircraft, providing durable crystal-clear protection with unmatched shine, 1200°F temperature resistance, UV protection, and oxidation resistance. Textron approved per specification CPFS007 Rev E (effective 10/9/2023).
• Si02 Nano Ceramic Spray Coating Spray-on ceramic coating delivering super-hydrophobic water sheeting and chemical-resistant protection that lasts up to 6 months. Applied to paint, composite, metal, plastic, windscreens, glass, gel coat, trim, and wheels.
• Solo-1 Step Polishing Compound Revolutionary single-step polish and paint correction compound using Adaptive Particle Compound Technology; particles start larger to remove imperfections then shrink to deliver a fine finish, eliminating multiple buffing steps and creating 70% less dust than other compounds.
• Post Flight Detailer (Wash & Wax) All-in-one quick cleaning and detailing spray for interior and exterior aircraft surfaces containing cleaners and micro-waxes to restore gloss and shine; removes light dirt, dust, fingerprints, and bug/bird deposits.
• Dry Wash Pro Waterless aircraft dry wash formula that removes contaminants without wet washing using a spray-and-microfiber wipe process; environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and wax-free. Regular use can extend paint life by more than 50%.
• WingMan Bug Remover Spray Insect remover spray that dissolves and lifts insect matter from aircraft leading edges; spray on, let sit 30 seconds, and wipe clean to protect the finish from acidic insect residue.
• Streamline Speed Wax High-gloss aviation speed wax for quick dry wash cleaning and polishing with wipe-on/wipe-off application; silicone-free to prevent static build-up and provides UV protection.
• Clear Blue Premium Wash Concentrate Premium concentrated aircraft exterior wash with Real Clean micro-waxes to enhance gloss; safe for all exterior aircraft surfaces and effectively dissolves dirt, grease, oil, and insect matter. Diluted 1:2 it cuts wash time by up to 40%.
• Mobile Aircraft Detailing Kit Complete mobile aircraft detailing box set including 16 oz spray bottles of WingMan Bug Remover, Turbine Soot Master, Dry Wash Pro, and Post Flight Detailer, plus 2 Leather Restore sponges and 12 Premium Microfiber Towels.
• Bug Scrubber Pads Soft, non-abrasive, long-lasting, and reusable scrub pads for removing bugs and particulate from aircraft leading edges and surfaces.
• Advantage Aircraft Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Multipurpose cleaner for heavily soiled fabrics that removes tough stains from natural and synthetic surfaces; deep cleans carpet, removes odors, and is safe for vinyl, leather, and synthetic material.
• Interior Cleaning Kit Complete interior cleaning kit including Advantage Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, Post Flight Detailer, Real Care Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, Leather Restore Sponges, Instrument Display Cleaning Kits, and Premium Microfiber Cloths.
• Leather Restore 3-in-1 leather deep cleaning and care system combining quality leather cleaners and conditioners with a proprietary micromesh melamine sponge to deep clean, condition, and restore leather, vinyl, and plastic.
• Real Care Leather Cleaner & Conditioner Leather cleaner and conditioner that rejuvenates leather by deep cleaning to remove dirt and grime while replacing natural oils and moisture; offers UV protection to prevent color fading.
• Algas Visial Anti-Static Instrument Wipes Twin wet/dry wipe designed to clean integrated or stand-alone instrumentation and flight deck displays; ensures a smear-free finish on glass, acrylic, and polycarbonate materials.
• Vision Ceramic Aircraft Window Protective Coating Ceramic coating providing a hydrophobic layer that repels water and contaminants on aircraft windows and transparencies; delivers a durable, crystal-clear, high-gloss ceramic finish for long-term protection.
• Vision Window Restoration & Polishing Kit Complete 5-step window restoration and polishing kit for aircraft windows and transparencies that removes scratches and fine imperfections to restore original clarity.
• Vision Window Polish Step 1 First step of the Vision 5-step aircraft window restoration and polishing system for transparencies.
• Vision Window Polish Step 2 Second step of the Vision 5-step aircraft window restoration and polishing system for transparencies.
• Vision Window Polish Step 3 Third step of the Vision 5-step aircraft window restoration and polishing system for transparencies.
• Vision Window Polish Step 4 Fourth step of the Vision 5-step aircraft window restoration and polishing system for transparencies.
• Vision Window Polish Step 5 Fifth step of the Vision 5-step aircraft window restoration and polishing system for transparencies.
• New Stax Aircraft Exhaust Polishing System Aircraft exhaust polishing system for maintaining and polishing aircraft exhaust components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solo compound creates 70% less dust than other buffing compounds
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Meticulous Detailing CanadaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian affiliate distributor operating at meticulousdetailing.ca, distributing Real Clean Aviation Products throughout Canada with local availability and support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Meguiar's: Iconic automotive detailing CPG brand offering cleaners, polishes, ceramic coatings, and protective products. Comparable on product technology and business model (specialty CPG with enthusiast customers); differs by serving auto rather than aviation.
• Turtle Wax: Mass-market automotive cleaning and coating CPG brand. Comparable product categories (wash, wax, ceramic spray coatings) but serves a much broader, value-tier customer base rather than aviation.
• Chemical Guys: Large DTC-focused automotive detailing CPG brand. Comparable business model (DTC + Amazon, enthusiast customer base, premium coatings) but serves the auto detailing market.
• 3M Aerospace: Diversified aerospace and industrial manufacturer with a substantial portfolio of aviation cleaning products, surface treatments, and MRO chemicals. Comparable on product category but vastly larger and broader in scope than RealClean.

Regional players

• Sonax: German premium detailing and cleaning product brand with strong professional detailer following. Comparable on product quality, ceramic coating technology, and detailer-targeted distribution; primarily serves auto globally with limited aviation focus.

Direct peers

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. Major general aviation retailer and distributor that sells aircraft cleaning and detailing products alongside thousands of other parts. Comparable as a distribution channel for aviation consumables and competes for the same end-customer wallet.
• Aero Cosmetics: Specialty manufacturer of aircraft cleaning, waxing, and detailing products. Most directly comparable peer to RealClean, operating in the same aviation-only CPG niche with overlapping customer segments (private pilots, FBOs, detailers).
• SkyGeek: Online retailer specializing in aviation cleaning, detailing, and maintenance products. Comparable as a competing specialty storefront selling overlapping cleaning and polishing products to the GA owner-pilot segment.

Others

• Permatex: Manufacturer of specialty chemical products including cleaners, sealants, and adhesives serving automotive and industrial MRO. Comparable as a specialty chemical CPG supplier with relevant formulation capabilities for aviation surface care.
• AeroShell (Shell Aviation): Major aviation consumables brand owned by Shell, focused on lubricants but adjacent to aviation cleaning/MRO chemical suppliers. Comparable as a trusted aviation chemicals brand with deep airline/MRO distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/realcleanproducts
• Instagraminstagram.com/realclean_aviationproducts
• Xx.com/CleanPlane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/realclean-aviation-products

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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