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These articles provide insight into the world of painting planes. First, an interesting read on the search for the right paint shop, then the next two articles explore the necessary equipment needed to produce great finishes while being profitable.

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On The Finishing Line

"My Plane—My King Air is over 25 years old and has served as my personal vice and most pleasurable transportation for about 6 years now.  But eventually the mind wanders and fantasy gets you to saying “what if?” and anyone can play that game. It isn’t that the finish is corroding or chipping off or anything.  It is just that I was searching for a new look..."

Putting Profit into Painting Planes

"I paint the planes and get the colors and finish just right, but I have a lot of re-work.  It takes a lot of time to buff it correctly and get the imperfections out of the surface.  If you get just one little dust particle in the surface, you can see it from a long way off and it just has to be fixed..."

Putting More Profit into Painting Planes Or: Why a Prep Booth Can Double Your Money

“My business has really grown now that this booth is operating and my finishes are bringing me more new business than I thought I would get.  I’m making good money on every plane and word is spreading..."