John Pleisse Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Jetglow is no longer made and for good reason. It was a poor product. Mine only lasted 8 years with moderate wx flying and hangared. The base coat was poorly applied with orange peal, vibration cracks on the cowl and now wing flakes everywhere. I am about to re-do. Imron is still good. What are the hot products these days? The tried and true? I am going with Hagerstown Aircraft. Probably the only certified MSC in the country that does paint (other than the factory). Their paint work is probably better than their Mooney work, but recognized as excellent. Any experiences to the contrary? Quote
Cris Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks Dockett & KSmoniac for the kudo's. I find I spend more time "around" my Mooney than in it so its appearance is very important to me. This struck a good compromise between all new & new to me. The Eagle lends itself to the job as it starts off mostly white so I get to choose my colors! It was actually one of the things I liked about the purchase knowing at some point I could economically paint it in the colors I wanted. I just did not expect to do it so soon. but I really could not live with those off color white rings around the fuel access panels. Dockett I hope you fair much better. Quote
Cris Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 N4352H My A/C was painted with Sherwin Williams ACRY GlO. There are two types of ACRY GLO Metallics-Conventional & High Solids. I understand that the A/C Mfg's have to use the High Solids due to EPA regs. while smaller shops can use the older and supposedly better Conventional formula. I really wanted to use Imron but in the end you have to go with what the shop is experienced & comfortable using. Otherwise chose another shop IMHO. Quote
fantom Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 One more WELL DONE, Cris. It looks great! You are right on about the two types of Acry Glo, and most shops don't explain it to us, so do research beforehand. Quote
carusoam Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Cris, Night and day difference. That looks great. Best regards, -a- Quote
FullyArticulate Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 Quote: docket I am diligent to touch up each rivet as it exposes itself but it is starting to get out of hand. Quote
M016576 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 Quote: ArtCraft ArtCraft Paint, Inc has a Thanks’ giving special COMPLETE PAINT JOB FOR $ 9,000.00 if you bring your aircraft before Saturday November 14, 2009 Quote
carusoam Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 Job, "Before" was pretty nice to begin with. "After" came out spectacular. -a- Quote
jetdriven Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 Thats a super nice paint job, Job. What kind of paint did they use? Quote
M016576 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 Quote: jetdriven Thats a super nice paint job, Job. Quote
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