Paint shops in the Northeast

[Flyler]

I am considering the idea of a paint correction for my F.  The top of the wing roots have some considerable fading in the paint, which is a dark color and seems to have soaked up a lot of sun.  I had assumed it was just a lost cause, but on closer inspection the rest of the plane is actually in much better condition - still smooth and glossy.

Is it common to respray/blend the top of the wings? Does anyone know of a decent paint shop in the Northeast?

[Pinecone]

You don't need a paint shop for correction.  They are biased to repainting.

There are a number of mobile guys who do paint correction and ceramic coating.  They come to you.

Stay away from a guy named Nigel.  He offers a good price, but uses cheap auto parts store "ceramic."  The actual guy he sent to do the job did a nice job on the paint correction though.

I found a reference for a good on on BT.  I have been in touch, but have not nailed down a date to do the work.

[PeteMc]

I had my plane painted at Prestige Aircraft.  They're located at Franklin Co, VT (KFSO) http://www.paintaircraft.com/

Years earlier I had some cosmetic work done to the wings at Ed's Aircraft Refinishing but he seems to always be busy, so start talking to them now if you want to get on their list.  They're located on LI at Brookhaven (KHWV) http://edsaircraftrefinishing.com

 

[Fritz1]

There is a company in Hagerstown MD that painted one of the AOPA sweepstakes airplanes. If you have a hangar you might just talk to a local auto shop or detailer. Most aircraft paint shops paint in a glorified hangar, any imperfections can be buffed out with enough elbow grease.

[Flyler]

Thank you all!

[M20F-1968]

One of the best paint shops is owned by Ken Reese, Robbinsville, NJ.  His website is at https://www.kd-aviation.net/

His work is exquisite.  He did some paint repairs for me which is the best work I have seen anywhere.

John Breda