General Aviation
You’ve found the aircraft of your dreams, now let us add the finishing touch that will make your dream a reality. With our extensive experience in airplane and helicopter painting, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail.
Corporate/ Charter
Here at ArtCraft Paint, we understand that your fleet is a major asset to your business. Every day the aircraft is down for maintenance impacts your business. Over the years, we have created a streamlined process for our corporate/charter customers that focuses on quality and low downtime.
Government
With a facility that can accommodate a global express and run multiple shifts, we can service a broad range of government aircraft types. Along with our certifications, and capable staff, ArtCraft Paint has successfully completed various aircraft government contracts.
With over 25 years of experience and 2,600+ aircraft painted, we’ve perfected the art of elevating ordinary aircraft into extraordinary ArtCraft.
Our expert aviation painting team, certified by industry leaders like Sherwin-Williams, Akzo Nobel, Axalta, and PPG, stays at the forefront of technology to deliver exceptional results.
We cater to all aircraft types, from aluminum and magnesium to composites, fabric, and wood. Our specialized painting techniques, including metallics, micas, and chameleons, combined with custom decals and insignias, ensure your plane becomes a unique, flying work of art.
Additionally, we have the capability of creating custom decals and insignias that are painted on vinyl and fitted to your aircraft. Request a quote from ArtCraft Paint today to transform your plane into a flying masterpiece!
From simple to stunning, we specialize in aircraft painting, repair, and custom graphic design. Our team of experts can bring your vision to life, whether you provide the design, let our team work their magic, or work with our talented external partners on more complex, highly detailed designs.
We also offer non-structural airframe skin repairs and non-pressurized cabin window replacements. Our comprehensive aircraft painting services include stripping, cleaning, and repainting to restore your aircraft’s beauty.
No matter the aircraft type – from single-engine turboprops to corporate jets, regional airliners, and helicopters – we’ve got you covered.
With over 40 years of experience, our master upholsterer is a true artist. He has worked on various aircraft interior refinishing projects, creating exquisitely beautiful seating that spares no comfort and working with any material our customers desire. He specializes in creating luxurious, comfortable seating tailored to your exact specifications. You’ll appreciate his exquisite leather work that showcases the material’s natural beauty, always delivering unparalleled craftsmanship.
Our cabinetry department builds custom cabinetry using superior-quality materials, which can perfectly complement your aircraft’s beautiful leather interior. The master carpenter at ArtCraft Paint is an experienced craftsman and has vast experience working with veneers, laminates, and various kinds of wood. We guarantee you will enjoy his creations for years to come; all you have to do is request a quote from ArtCraft Paint!
ArtCraft Paint’s aircraft interior expertise includes interior plane painting, upholstery installation, carpet installation, and window replacements.
From single-engine turboprops to corporate and regional jets, our experienced team has the expertise to paint any helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft.
Upon arrival, your aircraft will be inspected to assess its general condition and determine the exact scope of work. The aircraft inspection will focus on the following:
The inspection report detailing existing aircraft condition is signed off by ArtCraft Paint’s personnel and the aircraft owner or your authorized agent.
Additionally, required work is detailed, discussed with you, and approved/declined in writing. Preventive care suggestions are also noted on the ArtCraft inspection report.
ArtCraft Paint’s personnel will ensure that the following protection is applied to your aircraft:
Our on-staff A&P (Airframe and/or Powerplant) mechanics will remove fight controls prior to proceeding with the repainting process. At the end of the repainting process, fight controls will be balanced, re-installed, and aircraft will be returned to service. A logbook entry will be made by our A&P mechanic. We generally include 10 hours of bodywork in the process, should more be necessary, the customer would be notified in writing.
To ensure a premium exterior finish, the following stripping process is meticulously executed: Stripping agents will only be applied to aluminum components; all fiberglass or magnesium components will be stripped by alternative methods.
The owner will be encouraged to personally inspect the plane. If any deficiencies are found, the refurbishment process will not continue until ArtCraft Paint receives written consent from the Owner to correct such deficiencies (according to Aircraft Maintenance Manual (“AMM”).
Preparation for Prime & the Priming Process
Aircraft will be degreased, acid-etched, and receive an alodine treatment.
Prior to application of the primer, all aircraft surfaces will be wiped down with Superclean and a Tack Cloth.
Finally, a non-sanding corrosion-resistant epoxy primer will be applied to the aircraft.
Base Color Coat
Aircraft will be wiped with Tack Cloth to remove any lint or dust prior to the application of the first base coat.
A base color of polyurethane paint with a thickness of 3 to 5 mils will be applied to the aircraft. Each base color coat applied is allowed to dry and is inspected for runs, orange peel, pinholes, or bubbles. If these conditions are discovered, the affected areas are corrected prior to application of the next coat.
Design
All customers are required to provide their desired paint scheme to ArtCraft Paint before the desired project start date. If the owner decides to use ArtCraft Paint’s design services, the owner will be charged a design fee. These charges will be added to the final customer invoice. The paint scheme provided by the customer will be laid out on the aircraft according to customer specifications.
Trim Color
After the base color is dry, the following process will be followed: