At Hillaero Modification Center, we create
the perfect paint job from the inside out. The work begins with a complete
strip to bare metal with a non-acidic organic chemical stripper, the very
safest for your aircraft's sensitive skin. After cosmetic and corrosion work
is completed, seams are sealed and composite areas are sanded, the aircraft
is hand washed with brightener and scuff pads to achieve a water break free
cleanliness. Following the brightener wash, a complete alodine conversion
coat is applied. This converts the metal to aluminum oxide, providing a corrosion
protection barrier and promoting excellent adhesion. There is simply no substitute
for a thorough alodine treatment in the life and adhesion of an aircraft paint
job. A chromate epoxy primer is then applied for corrosion protection and
top coat bonding. On flush riveted aircraft, three coats of polyurethane sanding
surfacer are applied and sanded down to provide a smooth substrate for top
coat application. Three coats of Pratt and Lambert Jet Glo polyurethane overall
are then applied by our expert craftsmen, giving the aircraft a deep reflective
gloss. Trim stripes, polished bright metal and silkscreened placards finish
off a paint job whose beauty is much more than skin deep.
