Repaint

jchronic · #1 05-05-11, 08:00 AM

Hello Guy -
Thanks for the tip; their name also came up from a couple of other contacts. So I actually got a quote from them last week - which sort of watered my eyes: $22+K. They're clearly a quality shop with a sterling reputation, but even with that, one of my neighbors had some issues with them over a job he had done there.

I'm still wrestling with the economics of the whole thing, not simply the out-of-pocket $$ but with the aspect of making that large an investment in something that clearly (to me) isn't going to gain - and most likely not even maintain - it's value going forward. The airplanes are not classics in the usual sense of the word (except maybe to us) and I see their resale value continuing to drop over time as they get harder (read 'more expensive') to keep in service....parts, the whole 100LL issue, etc.

Of course, there's the aesthetic (sp?)/pride-of-ownership aspect also. But mine is a working airplane and I have to weigh the overall economics of the repaint. Which also means I can't have the airplane down for 12-18 months while I struggle through a DIY job. Decisions, decisions.............

Joe

Dale Campbell · #2 05-05-11, 09:58 AM

I had my 337H stripped and repainted at Smoke Town Airport in Pa. 10 years ago at a price of 12K. They did a beutiful job and it is 3 colors see my photo, and only took them 4 weeks to get my plane back. They did all the painting of O&N 210 aircraft conversions called the Eagle that were upgraded to Turbines. O & N in Northeastern Pa. now do there own painting. There is also a good paint shop at airport N79 in Northumberland, Pa. Stop in these shops if you are in Northeastern Pa. Good luck, Dale

Guy Paris · #3 05-05-11, 12:10 PM

Hi Joe,

Just maybe that O2 paint scheme doesn't look that bad. In the interim, wing tips tail tips

and a few other places in day glo. Just some thoughts. I think the shop here in Nashua

would do that.

Guy....

jchronic · #4 05-06-11, 06:01 PM

I'll check with them (Nashua) as part of the decision process, Guy. It's as convenient a location as I'll find; been to a couple of EAA workshops there. I can certainly live with the camo awhile longer if I have to, even though some prospective clients look a little funny at it at first glance.

Trust you got my e-mail re my maintenance provider...
Joe

Guy Paris · #5 05-07-11, 10:23 AM

Joe,

The shop is Leland Aero Service located on the south east end of the field. They do small painting such as airframe parts, flaps etc. along with all other services.

And yes on the latter remark and thanks.

Guy....

robw · #6 05-08-11, 08:36 AM

Can recommend orange paint on all extremities. Saves a packet on hanger rash. Day-glo very expensive though. Straight orange almost as good. See example in pic.

jchronic · #7 05-09-11, 08:51 AM

Good idea. I've already painted the tank access panels on both wings day-glo orange getting the airplane ready for this year's survey season. The chap I bought the plane from was telling me about the fun he had with the plane in camo at fly-ins, but I said for what I'm using it for, the last thing I want is to be camoflaged - especially if I have to ditch.

Joe