rainman Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 I'm new to the Mooney world having just gotten my 231 a couple of months ago. I need to redo the interior as it's original from 1979. I'm in San Antonio and have heard great things about a local company Aero-Comfort. The price seems good, has anyone worked with them. The photos I've seen look fantastic.
Txbyker Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Coincidentally I am going through the process with them right now. Maxwell is doing the install. Aero Comfort is very good to work with, top notch service and communication. I went there based upon this message board and their reputation especially with Mooneys. Here is the first pictures of the seats. I have not seen them in person yet.
fantom Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Quote: rainman I'm new to the Mooney world having just gotten my 231 a couple of months ago. I need to redo the interior as it's original from 1979. I'm in San Antonio and have heard great things about a local company Aero-Comfort. The price seems good, has anyone worked with them. The photos I've seen look fantastic.
FBCK Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Why would you have Don Maxwell put the interior in as opposed to Aero Comfort, both are great shops I understand, is there a major difference in cost.
Parker_Woodruff Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Quote: FBCK Why would you have Don Maxwell put the interior in as opposed to Aero Comfort, both are great shops I understand, is there a major difference in cost.
Txbyker Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Parker nailed it. Aero Comfort is quite busy and I combined my annual with interior.
jax88 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 If you're in San Antonio, go visit the shop at Aero Comfort and have a look at their work. I'm likely going there next year for a new interior.
fantom Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 If you schedule it in advance, the cost is less to have Aero-Comfort do the install, rather than Don's A&P's who get quite busy also, plus there's the shipping costs both ways and the little extra pieces that are usually missing.
flyboy0681 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 I recently saw Aero-Comfort's handiwork in Gary's plane and it was quite extraordinary.
John Pleisse Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Quote: flyboy0681 I recently saw Aero-Comfort's handiwork in Gary's plane and it was quite extraordinary.
Txbyker Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Gary, would you mind commenting on some of the little extra pieces that might be missing, Aero-Comfort install versus other? Thanks
fantom Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Anytime a complete redone interior is shipped, the chances of small pieces being misplaced on, either end, is high. Screws, covers, carpet, trim, whatever. No big deal, because Jose and the guys at Aero-Comfort always folow-up immediately, no matter who was a fault. These guys can't be beat, really! Oh, and thanks, Mike.
Parker_Woodruff Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 It made sense for me to do it at Maxwell. However, one should feel confident in Pablo's handling of your Mooney if you elect to have them do the remove/install of components. Some people I won't let touch Mooney. Some I will.
PTK Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Rainman, in the interest of a balanced perspective, there is really nothing special about our Mooney interiors that you need an "expert". Everything from plastics to carpet to leather can be very easily and economically redone. All at a fraction of what some "experts" want to charge! I'd save the big bucks for your panel and/or engine if and when you need it! Just my opinion based on my experience and YMMV. Check out my gallery and pm me for details if you want.
fantom Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 It's so refreshing to finally have a "balanced perspective", rather than just one more opinion.
jetdriven Posted August 18, 2011 Report Posted August 18, 2011 Allsmiles is right. Airtex makes a nice midlevel interior and, as Jim R. has done, you can paint the plastic. It certainly isn't going to be Aero Comfort quality, but it is a nice improvement from 1979. If you are interested in spending hours and hours. I actually used fiberglass cloth, .030 thick ABS pieces, and ABS cement to repair plastic cracks and holes. It takes time, but can be done.
rainman Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Posted August 19, 2011 Thanks guys, my 1979 Mooney 231 has a low time factory new engine, just had the annual two months ago, the paint is only five years old, and the panel upgrade starts next week. I'd like to upgrade the interior soon so I can enjoy the comfort starting soon. I plan on keeping the plane for the forseeable future and wanted to get on with the upgrade. Great photos and advise. I'll check on some of the options today. I look forward to meeting some of you in the future. Thanks!
rainman Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Posted August 19, 2011 Fantom and Allsmiles, I viewed your galleries and Wow, very nice, txbyker I may want to borrow your color it looks sweet. Thanks again.
Txbyker Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 Rainman, one the hardest things for me was chosing colors. Aero-Comfort will send you a sample kit with the materials for the panel covering, the seats and the carpet. How many shades of brown and grey are there! I just hope the color combos I chose all match up when blended together in volume. Hope to post new interior pics next week.
bnicolette Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 Wow guys. Those interiors are some of the best I've seen. I remember seeing a 231 on Barnstormers a while back when I was looking that had Porche style seats & side panels in it and thought at the time that was the nicest interior I have seen. However, Aero Comforts work is just awesome. I know working with them just on the yokes was a breeze and I can't wait to save up enough money to have them do the rest of my plane. Kudos to you guys. Aero Comfort..............There is no substitute.
DaV8or Posted August 19, 2011 Report Posted August 19, 2011 Quote: Bnicolette Wow guys. Those interiors are some of the best I've seen.
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