Exterior Painting
At Flex Aero Painting, we use only top-quality, proven products and spare no steps to ensure your aircraft receives the best paint job. The process begins with a thorough inspection of the aircraft so cosmetic and mechanical concerns can be noted and provided to the customer for review.
Sensitive aircraft parts, including flight controls, are removed or protected with aluminum and plastic sheeting before a non-acidic, environmentally friendly chemical stripper is applied. After the aircraft is stripped, cosmetic flaws are removed and corrosion control begins.
A three-step surface process follows: hand washing with alkaline soap, chemical etching of aluminum surfaces, and alodine treatment. This conversion coating is critical for corrosion resistance and paint adhesion in the years to come.
A mil-spec epoxy primer is applied and, depending on the aircraft, an epoxy surfacer creates a smooth surface for the base coat. Our design team lays out your personal paint scheme by hand and sends a digital photo for final approval before colors are applied with precision.
- Non-acidic, aircraft-friendly stripping
- Mil-spec epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoats
- Hand-laid paint scheme with digital approval
- Polishing, crisp detail lines, and paint touch-up kit
