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xcrmckenna

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xcrmckenna

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Hey, hope everyone is flying lots this year. I’m looking for a paint shop in California that has experience painting mooneys. Thanks for any help. Hopefully I’ll be flying again in the next year…:(

 

 

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Definitely check out ArtCraft at Santa Maria.  They did a great job on my M20J and it still looks good after 13 years.  They have painted many Mooney's, several on this list.

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carusoam Grand Master

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Start with the Mooney favorite…  ArtCraft…

Ilya posted nice videos of his recent experience…

Mitch has been there more than once…

Patrick flew from NJ just to go there…

MooneyGirl’s forever-plane was painted there…

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MooneyMitch Grand Master

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On 1/19/2022 at 6:12 PM, carusoam said:

Start with the Mooney favorite…  ArtCraft…

Ilya posted nice videos of his recent experience…

Mitch has been there more than once…

Patrick flew from NJ just to go there…

MooneyGirl’s forever-plane was painted there…

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Definitely consider Artcraft.  I’ll make an educated guess they’ve transformed well over 70 Mooney’s over the past many years.

Definitely study the thread Anthony provided..... study not only the videos, but read my advice I’ve offered from 3 experiences at Artcraft, along with me helping others through the paint process at this shop.

You’ll love the end result!:wub:

P.S.  I have no financial, or other beneficial relationship with Artcraft and the nice folks there.  My information is strictly based on my experiences ( and others).

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Marc_B Mentor

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Seem like the two most common recommendations I see here on MS are for Hawk and Artcraft.  
 

I’ve also seen a list from Scheme Designers with recommended shops they’ve worked with. Of course both of the above are listed:  

https://schemedesigners.com/paint-shop-referral-list/

Is the work by these shops similar? Meaning process, procedures, prep work, cowl repair, corrosion treatment and long term durability/quality… seems there are many things besides just final paint that contribute to a quality job. I think prep work and attention to detail (ie removing control surfaces/access panels, etc) are huge. For a mid continent pilot what’s your deciding point? West or east?

(of course I realize OP asked about California so makes more sense to stay close all things else being =)

 

MooneyMitch Grand Master

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1 hour ago, Marc_B said:

“Meaning process, procedures, prep work, cowl repair, corrosion treatment and long term durability/quality… seems there are many things besides just final paint that contribute to a quality job. I think prep work and attention to detail (ie removing control surfaces/access panels, etc) are huge. “

I suggest watching the mentioned process videos, which should answer your questions, with respect to Artcraft.

 

Niko182 Grand Master

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3 hours ago, Joe Larussa said:

I had mine painted at Corona about 2 years ago. Can’t say I would do it again.

 

Care to share your experience?

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Not in CA but Matthews Aviation in Yerington, NV painted my M20F almost in 2007. Even today, I get a complement on a paint job I have which counts as all 9well, most) new paint jobs look great.

They used to have lower pricing then AirCraft  (or Corona) at the time and were easy to work with. They drove me to RNO to fly back home and picked me up when the job was done.  Obviously, this was almost 15y ago so YMMV.

Good luck

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Tommooney Community Regular

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Two of my hanger neighbors had their planes ( Arrow and Tiger ) painted by Artcraft in the last two weeks. They are very proud and satisfied. About 20 AMU with a few extra stuff like hail repair, wx strip , etc. About 5 weeks away from home.

To be honest, they really look nice, like a newly repainted car but you know how repainted cars don't usually look as good as a factory paint? I bet you know what I mean.....

Just a novice observation...Why can't 20 AMU look better than new?

Good luck

Tom

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Flash Rising Star

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T&P Aero Refinishers in Salinas does first-rate work. They weren't fast or cheap, but you should consider them, nonetheless.

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PeteMc Veteran

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I used Prestige in VT (basically Canada).  I've used Ed's Aircraft in the past for some touch up stuff.  Also great by tough schedule, at least when I called.

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xcrmckenna Veteran

xcrmckenna

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Not in CA but Matthews Aviation in Yerington, NV painted my M20F almost in 2007. Even today, I get a complement on a paint job I have which counts as all 9well, most) new paint jobs look great.
They used to have lower pricing then AirCraft  (or Corona) at the time and were easy to work with. They drove me to RNO to fly back home and picked me up when the job was done.  Obviously, this was almost 15y ago so YMMV.
Good luck

Thanks, I’ve reached out to Artcraft. But I will probably reach out to Mathew’s as well.


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xcrmckenna

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I’m a little disappointed in Artcraft. Brenda called me two Mondays ago after it had been two weeks after requesting a quote. She said she would get back to me that Tuesday and now after a week she is ghosting me. Hopefully they are just really busy.


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3 minutes ago, xcrmckenna said:

I’m a little disappointed in Artcraft. Brenda called me two Mondays ago after it had been two weeks after requesting a quote. She said she would get back to me that Tuesday and now after a week she is ghosting me. Hopefully they are just really busy.


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Too busy to drop a simple 30 sec text/email?? Disappointing support...I am also seriously considering them.

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