Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish in 1 lb jar
Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish
Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish

Vendor:Jet Stream Aviation Products Inc.

Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish

$57.15

Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish is a cutting polish for restoring aircraft aluminum and stainless steel surfaces to a mirror-like finish. Designed for use on all aircraft metal skins and brightwork, this product removes oxidation and leaves light swirls. It is intended for use with a rotary polisher and wool buffing pad for best results.

  • Restores mirror-like finish on aircraft metal parts
  • Step 1 of 2 in Jet Stream Metal Polish System
  • Removes oxidation and light surface swirls
  • Recommended with rotary polisher, wool buffing pad at 1,200–1,500 RPM
  • Use Step 2 Finish Polish to clear swirls (coming soon)
Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish
Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish: 1 lb Jar

Restore aircraft metal surfaces.

Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish

Precise polishing details

Product Details and Fit

Product Type
Cutting Polish
Target Surfaces
Aircraft aluminum and stainless steel
Jar Size
1 lb
Application Tools
Rotary polisher with wool buffing pad or drum buffer
Recommended Polisher Speed
1,200 to 1,500 RPM
Finish
Leaves light swirls, to be removed with Step 2 Finish Polish
System
Step 1 of 2 in Jet Stream Metal Polish System

What arrives

1 lb jar of Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish

Designed for aircraft metals

Exact Details and Fit

Apply a thin layer of polish using a microfiber applicator directly to the aircraft part.
Spread evenly over 3-foot sections.
Use with rotary polisher and wool buffing pad at 1,200–1,500 RPM.
Buff until oxidation is cleared and desired finish is achieved.

Reliable shipping and returns

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

Available shipping rates and estimates are provided at checkout.

Returns

30 day returns accepted with no label or restocking fees as per supplier policy.
Skai Aircraft Metal Polish - Step 1 Cutting Polish in 1 lb jar

Metal brought back to life

A quiet jar on the workbench, Skai Step 1 wakes aluminum and stainless brightwork with a clean, convincing gleam—like dawn on a hangar door.

Hangar light

First pass, true change

Purpose-built clarity

Oxidation dulls even the proudest airframe.
Skai Aircraft Metal Polish – Step 1 Cutting Polish tackles the tired film on aircraft aluminum and stainless steel, moving metal from flat to mirror-like in measured, confident passes.
It’s the deliberate first step that lifts the surface while accepting a few light swirls—meant for the follow-up finish.
Your brightwork starts looking like it should: alive.

From haze to shine

Surfaces you touch every flight set the tone for the day.
When cowlings, spinners, and trim flash back the sky, maintenance feels less like a chore and more like care.
Skai Step 1 creates that turning point, preparing the way for the final polish while already transforming the view.

For the hands that keep aircraft honest

Owners, crew, and detailers who restore aluminum and stainless aircraft skins and brightwork.

In practice

Work in small sections with a microfiber applicator, then buff with a rotary polisher and wool pad until oxidation clears, following with Step 2 to remove swirls.
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Maker Spotlight

Jet Stream Aviation Products Inc. began when technicians refused to keep using janitorial and automotive cleaners for aircraft work. Through trial and error they partnered with a chemical lab and an experienced chemist to develop aircraft-specific chemical formulations. Since the 1980s the company has refined those formulas; family owned and operated since 1981, the team brings more than 60 years of combined experience and has detailed roughly 50,000 aircraft. Their stated mission—to honor the LORD—shapes how they operate. For buyers this means practical, field-informed cleaners, surface protectants, and detailing solutions developed to meet the demanding, hands-on needs of aircraft care and maintenance.
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Your Questions Answered

FAQ

What metals can I use Skai Step 1 on?
It’s designed for aircraft aluminum and stainless steel on skins and brightwork.
Is Step 1 the final finish?
No.
Step 1 cuts oxidation and brings a mirror-like shine but can leave light swirls; follow with Skai Step 2 Finish Polish.
How should I apply it?
Apply a thin layer with a microfiber applicator to about a three-foot section, then buff with a rotary polisher and wool pad or a drum buffer.
What speed works best on the polisher?
Use a comfortable speed; best results are typically between 1,200 and 1,500 RPM.
Where on the aircraft is it intended to be used?
Use it on aircraft metal skins and brightwork that need oxidation removal and restoration.