To Our Esteemed Customers,

Because we understand the importance of gratitude, we would like to thank you, our customers, for your loyalty and opportunity for service in the previous few months. In the same spirit, we would like to share with you that this would not be possible without the hard work of the employees of SmartWash. It is our intent to let our employees have a good, awaited break with their families before the season kicks into high gear this Spring/Summer of 2012. Therefore, we would like to inform you that SmartWash will temporarily close operations from March 13 at 2:00pm until April 4 at 6:00am. We hope to accommodate your needs before such time. If not, we will gladly, and with renewed energy, set up appointments after the aforementioned time.

During this break time, telephone access will be cut off since I will be overseas; access to email will be limited. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

Warm regards,
Javier Chicas

As we strive for perfection, leaving a plane spotless requires much time and patience. We have made it a point to value our efforts in order to obtain the desired results. In recent accounts, we spent up to 12 hours on a simple wash and wax of a Dessault Falcon 2000ex. (Our customer was very satisfied.) The goal is not to rush through a job but to do it, and do it right! We know when you see your plane, you will be thrilled. As you fly and come back, we will be ready for the next go around. Like the title suggests, our job is never done. Thanks to our loyal customers.

The General Aviation community (GA) recently had the distinct pleasure of having AOPA offer one of its fabulous seminars -- Wanted: Alive! It drew crowds from around southern Louisiana. This included but was not limited to airport managers, CFIs, aspiring students pilots, Civil Air Patrol volunteers, FAA personnel, and regular pilots. SmartWash was proud to play a very small role in this seminar. We graciously provided snacks and refreshments for the attendees. We also had the distinct pleasure of announcing the first discount of the year at this event. Like us on Facebook and get your coupon! We hope to support more events such as this throughout the year. Have a happy 2012!

As we continue to evolve our business, expand our customer base, and create a loyalty base, SmartWash is proud to provide concierge-like services to our loyal month-to-month customers. These services include but are not limited to:
* pick up vehicle detailing and oil change
* interior painting and repairs
* refreshment and supply restocking

More exclusive services will be made available as we strive to be your one stop shop for your detailing needs. So, next time you come to see us or call to schedule your next appointment, feel free to ask us about these services.[1] We hope to impress you.

[1]Fees may apply.

Over the years, SmartWash has developed experience and expertise in every procedure and job we execute. With it has comes the ability to be eco-friendly in our methods. We are proud to report that most of our detailing procedures require a minimal consumption of water. Ninety percent of our modus operandi requires no water. The benefits are:

• Reduced consumption of water.
• No pollution of the environment by preventing chemicals from going down the sewer drain.

Other than the environmental concerns, we have achieved the ability to work in any space without having to move your aircraft. (It avoids the cost FBOs might charge for shuffling airplanes around.) Your hangar will just jus fine for us with no mess left behind. These methods help keep costs down, which we pass the rewards on to our customers.

Whether you realize it or not, there is a method to our madness that results in the superior quality of our work. Don’t just take our word for it, schedule your appointment soon.

Once again, SmartWash’s great work ethic and reputation has taken us to new heights. In this case, we are expanding our territory to our neighbor to the North, Mississippi. In the small town of Columbia, MS, there is a small, but picturesque airport that has opened the doors to us. Beginning this August, the airport of Columbia-Wayne (0R0) is officially on our radar.

This year, New Orleans is proud to be the host of the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA). It is ALEA's 41st Annual Conference & Exposition which will take place in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from July 20  through July 23, 2011. Activities range from exhibitions, classes, and various networking opportunities.

Now, you may ask yourself, what is SmartWash's role in this conference? We are the behind the scenes experts who have been contacted by several attendees to service their helicopters. It is an honor to help law enforcements' finest to look their best for this week's conference. Some of our acclaimed customers include the LAPD, Virginia State Police, and others.

So, if you are coming to an ALEA class,  are attending the exhibition events, or simply happen to see a helicopter flying this week, keep us in the back of your heads. We played a very small role to make the event occur "cleanly." It has been a pleasure and an honor to play a small, but important roll in this event. We look forward to making other events like this happen in the Louisiana area.

Long hours of Summer daylight make flying very inviting. This is also the time of year where many bugs and mosquitoes hit your aircraft. Cleaning wing tips and windshields can be a daunting task in Summer's heat. Well, that is when you may consider calling SmartWash to do the job for you. Get a free estimate soon. 

Leave the aircraft appearance up to us; we will leave the flying up to you. Keep enjoying the Summer!

"Wastin away again in margaritaville
Searching for my lost shaker of salt
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame
But I know it's nobodys fault"

Jazz Fest 2011 brought lots of people from all over. It livens the town with all music genres and lots of great fun. With the music and people come the airplanes. SmartWash was stationed at Lakefront airport over the weekend ready to provide its pristine service. Every once in a while, a famous person would roll down the taxiway request our help. Check out the picture and try to guess who...