Blades Aviation Paint Process Tutorial
Click on any Image to Enlarge
Murphy Float Plane with extra corrosion coat and float work.
|
Aircraft is stripped of all original paint |
|
|
Sheet metal repairs done as needed |
|
|
Fiberglass and body work done as required |
|
|
Aircraft alodined and acid etched for corrosion prevention |
|
|
Initial primer coat applied |
|
|
Zinc chromate or strodium chromate applied as per customer request |
|
|
|
|
|
Aircraft is masked and base color coat applied |
|
|
Aircraft masked for secondary base coat |
|
|
Secondary base coat is applied |
|
|
|
|
|
Controls have first and second base coats applied concurrently with aircraft for continuity of color and to expedite painting process. Controls are then balanced as per manufactures maintenance procedures. |
|
|
Aircraft is masked for trim coats |
|
![]() |
Masking is removed and wing walk applied |
![]() |
Floats and aircraft are detailed and inspected |
![]() |
Controls reinstalled a and registration is put on aircraft as per FAA and DOT requirements |
![]() |
Spinner is reinstalled after inspection and polishing |
![]() |
Aircraft detailed and inspected |
![]() |
Final delivery to happy owner |
Parts
Painting
Movie Mockups
Rebuilds
Contact Us






