Great Aircraft exterior painting and refurbishment must not only look great, but must stand the test of time. At Aerosmith Aviation, we use only top quality, proven products and spare no steps to ensure your aircraft receives “the best” paint job – we guarantee it!

Aerosmith's aircraft painting process incorporates our 334-point checklist. The first step in our process is to hand wash your aircraft, cutting dirt, waxes, bugs, etc. After drying, the sensitive parts of the aircraft including flight controls are removed or protected with aluminum and plastic sheeting, then a non-acidic, environmentally friendly chemical stripper is applied.

After the aircraft is stripped of all exterior paint, cosmetic flaws are removed and corrosion controlled begins. Next, a three-step process begins with another hand washing. This time an alkaline soap is used to ensure a clean start, then a chemical etch is applied to all aluminum surfaces. Lastly, the entire surface is treated with alodine. Alodine reacts with the metal of your airplane, creating a layer of aluminum oxide. This conversion to aluminum oxide is critical in assuring corrosion resistance and paint adhesion in the years to come.

An epoxy chromate primer is then applied and, depending on the aircraft, an epoxy surfacer is applied to assure a perfectly smooth surface on which the base coat of paint is applied. To ensure that your paint finish has a “wet look” and to insure proper adhesion, 3-5 mils of a polyurethane basecoat are applied.

Next, our design team lays out your personal paint scheme on this aircraft by hand. Prior to the colors being applied, a digital photo of the paint scheme and design is e-mailed to you for final approval. This is one of many steps we take to ensure that you get the exact look you want.

After final approval, the colors are applied and topped with a clear coat. Clear coating adds depth to your colors and intensifies the “wet look” you desire. At most refinishing centers your aircraft would be finished, but at Aerosmith the work has just begun. Our “standard paint job” includes many extras above the industry standard, including:

• polishing of all bright work including hinges and locks
• clean and polish boots
• meticulous detail process to insure neat crisp lines
• complete paint touch up kit provided to the customer

All-Climate Paint Sealant:
Option - This is an exclusive paint sealant that penetrates and seals the paint’s surface leaving an ultra high gloss finish. It protects against UV rays, blocks out corrosion and foreign matter, and extends the life of the paint. Cleaning time is greatly reduced and aerodynamics is increased. This process can be applied to a finish up to three years old, or older depending on condition.

We strongly recommend the application of this product.