Zach Tait
What is a paint room? - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. Whether you are painting a car or an airplane, you will need a paint room in order to professionally do the job and there is not one article out there about them so we thought it would be prudent to write one for our customers and prospects.
There are two types out there, inflatable rooms and metal rooms. Why would anyone need to use a paint room? Well there is dust and dirt that moves all around the air and if that can stay suspended, it will not land or settle on your paint job. Also, there is a lot of pressure from the compressor, chemicals and heat involved (lighting, exhaust, enclosed pressurized room) so it is a very dangerous thing to put together if you do not know what you are doing. The big question is, do you buy a professionally pre-made paint booth or do you build it yourself? Fire concerns (insurance)Industrial electricity outletChemical concerns (where to dispose)Neighbor concerns (the sounds and smells)County regulations (permits)Government regulations (license) What is aircraft restoration? - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop.
There are two types of airplanes or aircrafts that would need restoration.
Flying and Static. Aircraft painting cost - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. No doubt the most important question when it comes to painting your airplane is, what is the cost going to be?
Well, as you would assume, there are many factors to consider before coming to the final cost. We will need to go over all of these steps: Plane sizeSchema / Design processRemoval of controls, instruments and componentsExisting paint – Stripping (how old is the resin)What is the reveal after stripping (rust, corrosion, cracks and/or dents)Body conditionNew screws for cowling and wing tanksBasic coat of non-metallic paint (primer)Application of stripes or markingsFinal coats and finishReassembly of controls, instruments and componentsStorage The plane size is an obvious factor.
Wingspan and length will determine the time it takes for completion. The schema and design process takes time when the client offers an idea and the painter shows their thoughts after collaboration. Vert Inc - We Paint Cessna Airplanes. We paint Cessna Airplanes in Redmond, OR.
What are they? According to Wikipedia, “The Cessna Aircraft Company is an American general aviation aircraft manufacturing corporation headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Best known for small, piston-powered aircraft, Cessna also produces business jets. The company is a subsidiary of the U.S. conglomerate Textron.” We strip and paint these airplanes. Cessna airplanes were the most produced in history. If you’re looking to buy a used Cessna, there are so many things to look for and this article can only skim the surface, but here are a few details that you would be happy knowing before you make the buy: When looking at the engine, you must look at the time since major overhaul or since factory remanufacture.
According to Manta, one of the largest online resources dedicated to small business, there are under 200 companies in the United States that paint Cessna airplanes and we are one of them although this data is quite old. Aircraft Paint Stripper - Vert Inc - Aircraft Paint Shop. A month or so ago, I wrote an article called, “What’s the best aircraft paint remover?”.
I thought it would be prudent to write an article about the difference between aircraft paint remover and aircraft paint stripper. Are there two kinds or are they really the same thing? Let’s dive into this interesting topic. Let’s discuss the three categories: Vert Incorporated Paints Lancair Evolutions - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. Vert, Incorporated specializes in painting Lancair Evolution Aircrafts.
The Lancair Evolution is an American made, pressurized, four-person, low wing, single engine light aircraft, made from carbon fiber, developed by the infamous Lancair in Redmond, OR. The Evolution is the Ferrari of all airplanes and is beloved by aircraft enthusiasts. Lancair Evolution Panel The Lancair Evolution has a crew of one and fits three passengers comfortably while giving a beautiful futuristic look. The wingspan is 37 feet by 30 feet in length and gross weight around 4,350 lb. A huge contributor to the Evolution’s performance apparatus is the wing design. Vert, Incorporated has helped with the wing design by adding a secret feature with their unique painting process that gives the airplane faster speeds and maneuverability. Lancair Evolution In The Sky According to Flying Magazine after test running one of these beauties, “I walked away from the Evolution with a big smile on my face.
Finding the right aircraft paint shop - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. In my last article we discussed “Finding and choosing the right aircraft paint services” but we didn’t discuss the “shop” part of it.
You would be surprised that many painters do not have a shop and are working in a hangar, barn, basement or worse, in the open air. None of those environments are professional and can be a disaster for the plane owner if they choose the wrong company to work with. Having a shop to remove and add paint is crucial to the end stage of the work, and the environment. Finding and choosing the right aircraft paint services - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. Over the years, I have noticed that many aircraft owners are willing to fly long distances to get their aircraft painted by me.
But how far are they willing to fly? Well, it truly depends on your reputation as we have had customers fly all the way up from South America and south from Canada to our facility for my experience. We (Vert, Inc.) are on the West Coast in Central Oregon and many have flown from the East Coast, however, we have not seen any clients from Europe or Africa, but I wouldn’t be surprised if one pops up very shortly. So the location definitely could be a factor if you’re in Europe so I have found a cool blog that could help you find a good paint service in the Eastern World: and here. Popular aircraft paint schemes - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. Believe it or not, all styles and schemes depend on N# regulation markings.
It’s best to understand your N# first, how big or small it can be and then start the design process. For example, an aircraft less than 30 years old must have an N# that is 12 inches or larger. An aircraft 30 years or older only 2 inches. An aircraft up to 180 Kts C.A.S. needs at least a 3 inch N# and if it’s faster than 180 Kts C.A.S. it must be 12 inches. What’s the best aircraft paint remover? - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. How do we get down to the surface – aluminum or wood?
Even if you have 3 coats? 5 coats? If you’re like me, you’ve used razorblades, a gasoline liquid detergent mixture, belt sanders, palm sanders, a wire brush, 3M pads and even angle grinders to get to the surface. But good luck! You can’t get 5 coats off with any of those techniques, machines or materials. 1 Coat. What is aircraft paint and is there any difference than others? - Vert Incorporation - Aircraft Paint Shop. There are not a lot of articles about what aircraft paint is, so we thought it was important to show you the difference. Paint manufacturers use different credo for airplanes than for cars because of the environment they represent. Depending on the altitude, pollution and environment (rain/snow), the mixture of the paint is absolutely key for aviation coatings.