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01-25-2011, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Big Bear lake, CA
Posts: 124
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Paint Shop within 500 miles of So Cal?
Greetings, I'm flying a completed RV12 that I want to have professionally painted. Can anyone suggest a good shop with reasonable pricing within ~500 miles of So California? I've gotten quotes from $9200 to $7200, seems kind of high for a bare aluminum airframe. I don't mind taking it a day's flight away from CA. I recently met an RV owner that used a shop in Boulder Nevada, any comments?
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Gary
Partner in RV12, #177, N523GT
Flying, ~50 hours
Next project found: Just Aircraft Highlander
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01-25-2011, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Litchfield Park, AZ
Posts: 1,019
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Kingman, AZ
Straube's Aircraft Services in my home town Kingman, AZ http://www.airstraube.com/
I haven't had the need to paint my plane (yet) but we've known a few workers from this shop over the years and have seen some nice work come out of it. Doesn't hurt to call and ask (928) 757-2727.
There's also Master Aircraft Services in Wickenburg, AZ that did a nice job on a neighbors Zenith.
Here's a VAF'r report that used them http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=15434
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Carlos in Arizona
EAA Chapter 538 www.chapters.eaa.org/eaa538
Wittman Tailwind W8 N53CH (built & sold)
Pazmany PL-1 N2029 (bought & sold)
RV7 - N537TC (reserved & building)
Emp, Wings & Fuse done - working on FWF
"The air is an extremely dangerous, jealous and exacting mistress. Once under the spell most lovers are faithful to the end, which is not always old age." - Winston Churchill
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01-25-2011, 04:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chino, CA
Posts: 738
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Who have you contacted in SoCal? Have you tried Flying Kolors at Riverside
or Century Aircraft Paint at Chino?
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Tom Prokop
Chino, CA
RV-8A,180/CS/Carb, AFS 4500 EFIS/EMS
RV-6, sold, 820 hrs of fun.
Last edited by Rosie : 01-26-2011 at 07:36 AM.
Reason: Added hotlink: Flying Kolors does great work!
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01-25-2011, 04:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Ramona, Ca
Posts: 259
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Have you tried calling?
Aero Paint
GILLESPIE FIELD (KSEE)
619-449-3444
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Bill RV-9A Flying
FFI- Flight Lead
N99WC
Ramona, CA (KRNM)
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01-25-2011, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 377
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Painter
I used Have Gun will Travel in Red Bluff. Great paint job and very reasonable. He will come to you if you have a place to paint. I think the removable wing should make it easy to find a place to paint. 530 527 1970
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01-25-2011, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Stockton, CA
Posts: 1,207
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We use Potts Painting in Salinas, CA.
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01-25-2011, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 823
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Check with the FBO at Safford AZ
He painted a Piper for my friend for $4k. I don't know his name so I suggest you call the FBO at Safford, AZ.
The Piper came out really good (all white with red accents) and I believe he used Jet Glo.
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RV9A Superior O-360 (an amazing experience)
Dynon AP Garmin Sensenich F/P
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01-25-2011, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chino Tom
Who have you contacted in SoCal? Have you tried Flying Kolors at Riverside
or Century Aircraft Paint at Chino?
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Steve at Flying Kolors has painted at least 4 RVs that I know and all of them are pleased...
He enjoys working with homebuilders unlike some professionals that don't want anyone else in their shop.
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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01-25-2011, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Big Bear lake, CA
Posts: 124
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Thanks for the suggestions. I have talked to Master AC Services in Wickenburg, they painted my C-206 years ago and did a good job. I thought they were a little pricey for the RV12. I'll call the other suggestions tomorrow.
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Gary
Partner in RV12, #177, N523GT
Flying, ~50 hours
Next project found: Just Aircraft Highlander
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01-25-2011, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Livermore, California
Posts: 146
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Aircraft painting in Salinas
Juan at T&P in Salinas has done excellent jobs on five RVs at Livermore. I strongly recommend him.
Leland
T & P Aero Refinishers
203 Skyway Blvd
Salinas, California 93905-3328
408-422-6158
contacts: Connie or Juan
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