rpcc Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Has anyone painted an ovation/eagle in the last couple years? What shops did you use and what were the costs? The example I'm looking at is a bit rough. Currently has spray can treatment on spots. I can't imagine this plane needing anything less than a complete strip and repaint. Thanks for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKlott Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 I would worry less about the stated price and be more concerned with the quality of work that they actually do. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 No need to guess. I am on the schedule for new paint for next March. I requested quotes from 3 shops via their web sites and all 3 provided a quote within 24 hours which stated what was included, what would add to the cost, etc. But if you just want a round number estimate I'd say $15,000 for a quality job. Perhaps the long body will be slightly more... The Scheme Design web site has a list of shops they can recommend that includes shops all over the country. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 There's a highly regarded paint shop on the field at KGGG... which has the advantage of being just across the runway from Don 'the Oracle' Maxwell's shop. I've seen some of their work and they are painting all the Ultra's for the factory. They quoted me $18K for a top of the line paint job including taking out any dings, bumps, etc... And that was after pulling my 252 into the shop and going over it. So I'm sure it's pretty accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcc Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Thank you guys. Just looking for rough numbers for a quality job. Looks like I could be out the door for less than 20k after dealing with the "while you are there" issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Reese Brothers In NJ painted my O, and has done some follow up work as well. The paint work was originally done by the prior owner decades ago.... Really nice work, and the follow up work is perfectly matched... Reese also painted an AOPA Mooney, back in the day... Hope that helps... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrmckenna Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 There's a highly regarded paint shop on the field at KGGG... which has the advantage of being just across the runway from Don 'the Oracle' Maxwell's shop. I've seen some of their work and they are painting all the Ultra's for the factory. They quoted me $18K for a top of the line paint job including taking out any dings, bumps, etc... And that was after pulling my 252 into the shop and going over it. So I'm sure it's pretty accurate. What was their wait time? Texas is aways away from be but probably well worth it if they do the factory’s paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, xcrmckenna said: What was their wait time? Texas is aways away from be but probably well worth it if they do the factory’s paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They said I could get in within a couple of weeks. I'm not even close to ready for paint though. I will most certainly paint my 252 at some point as I'd like to bring it back to like new condition. But paint is the very last step and I've got a few steps ahead of it first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, xcrmckenna said: What was their wait time? Texas is aways away from be but probably well worth it if they do the factory’s paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Check out Art Craft Paint in Santa Maria CA. There are at least a couple of satisfied customers here. http://artcraftpaint.com/ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrmckenna Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Check out Art Craft Paint in Santa Maria CA. There are at least a couple of satisfied customers here. http://artcraftpaint.com/ Thanks, that was going to be my next question what shops were reputable on the west coast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Check in with Jolie... she has sent a few Mooneys towards Artcraft... I think one NJ Mooniac may have had his J painted there... probably a record of that long Xcountry around here somewhere... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortopates Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 3 hours ago, xcrmckenna said: Thanks, that was going to be my next question what shops were reputable on the west coast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk http://artcraftpaint.com/ is very good and fairly priced at ~12K. They're booked well in advance too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Mike Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Call Joe at Hawk in Tampa. He is tremendous and he will be under 12k. Full strip, all new hardware, and he does body work. There is no one in the country that does as good a job for the money. I have pics of the entire process as he did mine this last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravoman Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 + 1 for hawk. 18k for a paint job on any Mooney sounds like seriously diminishing returns to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 6 hours ago, carusoam said: Check in with Jolie... she has sent a few Mooneys towards Artcraft... I think one NJ Mooniac may have had his J painted there... probably a record of that long Xcountry around here somewhere... Best regards, -a- I had Teresa give me a quote and seriously considered taking the plane there. Nice lady with a great American success through hard work story. In addition to doing a great job she has been a big booster of GA and Mooneys. She was at MAPA convention a few years ago and I talked with here again at KOSH. I don't know anything about other West Coast paint shop but if I were closer I'd be visiting there for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, 82Mike said: Call Joe at Hawk in Tampa. He is tremendous and he will be under 12k. Full strip, all new hardware, and he does body work. There is no one in the country that does as good a job for the money. I have pics of the entire process as he did mine this last summer. I am on Joe's schedule for March. The current cost is $12,500. This is for a base and 2 trim colors with a defined amount of body work, etc. for my short body M20E. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6758N Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 ArtCraft painted my airplane in 1976, it still looks Damn good 40 years later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 12 hours ago, gsxrpilot said: There's a highly regarded paint shop on the field at KGGG... which has the advantage of being just across the runway from Don 'the Oracle' Maxwell's shop. I've seen some of their work and they are painting all the Ultra's for the factory. They quoted me $18K for a top of the line paint job including taking out any dings, bumps, etc... And that was after pulling my 252 into the shop and going over it. So I'm sure it's pretty accurate. Hawk will do the same job for 12 something. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Thanks, that was going to be my next question what shops were reputable on the west coast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ArtCraft in Santa Maria has painted quite a few Mooney’s whose owners are MS members. In my case they did an absolutely outstanding job in multi metallic colors (stripes) and also did some amazing airbrush work. They did the work several years ago, but you would think it was done yesterday. The folks there are easy to work with, but be sure you allocate a reasonable time for a full strip and paint. Good work takes a great deal of prep time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Bennett said: ArtCraft in Santa Maria has painted quite a few Mooney’s whose owners are MS members. In my case they did an absolutely outstanding job in multi metallic colors (stripes) and also did some amazing airbrush work. They did the work several years ago, but you would think it was done yesterday. The folks there are easy to work with, but be sure you allocate a reasonable time for a full strip and paint. Good work takes a great deal of prep time. I can vouch for the quality of Bennett's paint job having seen it myself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 From the quote I received, Art Craft is closer to $15k now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Mike Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 44 minutes ago, Bob_Belville said: From the quote I received, Art Craft is closer to $15k now. Bob, Take it to Joe I simply could not recommend him more. If you want come look at mine. It is impeccable and he will save you 3k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, 82Mike said: Bob, Take it to Joe I simply could not recommend him more. If you want come look at mine. It is impeccable and he will save you 3k. Mike, thanks, I did pick Hawk and am on his schedule for mid March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Mike Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Just now, Bob_Belville said: Mike, thanks, I did pick Hawk and am on his schedule for mid March. Let me know when you take it Bob I will come up and show you mine maybe grab some lunch? It is a quick flight for me from Naples. You won’t be disappointed Joe is the best! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, 82Mike said: Let me know when you take it Bob I will come up and show you mine maybe grab some lunch? It is a quick flight for me from Naples. You won’t be disappointed Joe is the best! Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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