AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Paint shops in Atlanta area ?          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Owning Airplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Mike Guest Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:23 pm    Post subject: Paint shops in Atlanta area ? Due to some peeling clear coar, slightly thinning base coat in a couple of places, and some recent minor hail damage (with payment from insurance) it looks like we're due for a paint job on our Archer. Can anyone suggest any good shops (or ones to stay away from) in the Atlanta area? All windows were replaced with a recent interior refurbishment, so all we should need is basic paint, probably a couple of fairings, and some minor fiberglass touch-up. Thanks Mike Pvt/IFR N44979 PA28-181 at RYY -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Back to top Dave Butler Guest Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Paint shops in Atlanta area ? Mike wrote: Quote: Due to some peeling clear coar, slightly thinning base coat in a couple of places, and some recent minor hail damage (with payment from insurance) it looks like we're due for a paint job on our Archer. Can anyone suggest any good shops (or ones to stay away from) in the Atlanta area? All windows were replaced with a recent interior refurbishment, so all we should need is basic paint, probably a couple of fairings, and some minor fiberglass touch-up. Depends on what you mean by "area"... and also depends on what you consider "good". Some people are perfectly satisfied with paint jobs that others consider unacceptable. Anyway, I and my partners were satisfied with the job done by Grace Air at KCKI, near Florence, SC. Here's a good reference article about evaluating paint shops: http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182829-1.html Dave Back to top Mike Guest Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Paint shops in Atlanta area ? Dave Butler wrote: Quote: Mike wrote: Due to some peeling clear coar, slightly thinning base coat in a couple of places, and some recent minor hail damage (with payment from insurance) it looks like we're due for a paint job on our Archer. Can anyone suggest any good shops (or ones to stay away from) in the Atlanta area? All windows were replaced with a recent interior refurbishment, so all we should need is basic paint, probably a couple of fairings, and some minor fiberglass touch-up. Depends on what you mean by "area"... and also depends on what you consider "good". Some people are perfectly satisfied with paint jobs that others consider unacceptable. Anyway, I and my partners were satisfied with the job done by Grace Air at KCKI, near Florence, SC. Here's a good reference article about evaluating paint shops: http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182829-1.html Dave Good point(s)... Florence is a little further that I'd like to go. I was thinking of staying within about 200 miles (or 3 hours driving time). I figure we'll have to make at least 3 trips, including two (drop-off and pick-up) that will require another aircraft or driving. We're not looking for either absolute lowest price or absolute highest quality, but rather a middle-of-the-road good quality for a reasonable price without a lot of "bells & whistles". Thanks for the pointer to the Avweb article, I'll take a look. Mike -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Back to top Stephen N Mills Guest Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Paint shops in Atlanta area ? We had our '75 Cardinal RG painted by Grace Air 2 1/2 years ago. I am not real happy with the results. It took significatly longer than they had estimated. They did not replace all of the plastic stop buttons on the top of the flaps. And now we have more places where the paint is off than I think we should. The paint looks good, I just feel that they were just a little bit careless in their quality control. Next paint job, we will find a different shop. - Steve Mills N2679V Vicky @ PDK On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:41:35 -0400, Dave Butler <asdf (AT) asdf (DOT) net> wrote: Quote: Mike wrote: Due to some peeling clear coar, slightly thinning base coat in a couple of places, and some recent minor hail damage (with payment from insurance) it looks like we're due for a paint job on our Archer. Can anyone suggest any good shops (or ones to stay away from) in the Atlanta area? All windows were replaced with a recent interior refurbishment, so all we should need is basic paint, probably a couple of fairings, and some minor fiberglass touch-up. Depends on what you mean by "area"... and also depends on what you consider "good". Some people are perfectly satisfied with paint jobs that others consider unacceptable. Anyway, I and my partners were satisfied with the job done by Grace Air at KCKI, near Florence, SC. Here's a good reference article about evaluating paint shops: http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182829-1.html Dave Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Owning Airplanes All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.