[sjhurlbut]

Just finished the annual on my 1 year old 7A and its time for some color.

I'm looking for a high quality paint shop near N.E. part of US (or Canada). Willing to travel for professional, perfect paint. Recommendations?

Thanks in advance,
Steve
RV7A
Nova Scotia, Canada

 

[rickrv8]

Prestige

Steve,

I talked to at least 25 shops throughout the US and chose a small paint shop in far upstate Vermont called Prestige Aircraft. They did a two stage job on my -8. The paint scheme was rather detailed with multiple colors. Their price was at the low end for a two stage job but higher than most single stage quotes. I had to wait about six months to get an appointment and the job took about four weeks. Talk to Fed, he's a good guy and can provide more details and references.

http://www.paintaircraft.com/

 

[beechrv9a]

Perfect Paint job

If you are willing to go as far south as Chorman airport (D74) in Farmingdon,DE, Jim Russell of Russell Aircraft Refinishing does a superb job. He had just finished painting Paul Lilly's plane and pulling it out of his hanger(http://www.geocities.com/myrv9a/) when I took my Cardinal there for a paint job. I thought I was making 300 + kt driving the cardinal home to Maryland when he finished it. I will have him paint my 9A when I finish it. Contact him if interested at [email protected]. Good luck!

 

[gpiney]

One of the best is in NJ. Reese Aviation at N87 - Trenton-Robbinsville. I have been told that they are expensive, but worth it. They have been written up in national magazines. I have seen many example of their work (Hang out at the airport on occasion).

 

[tomcostanza]

One of the best is in NJ. Reese Aviation at N87 - Trenton-Robbinsville. I have been told that they are expensive, but worth it.

Ditto that. I saw a -9A he did (exactly like the Van's demonstrator) and it was breathtaking. He's a nice guy too. Spent a good amount of time answering all my questions.