I'm thinking about possibly doing paint and interior on my C425 and I'm wondering what I should budget for that. For the paint job, I'd like a complete strip so that any issues like corrosion, working rivets, etc. can be spotted and fixed. I'm interested in a high quality paint job meaning the prep+primer+paint system used will result in a long lasting and durable finish. I'm not as interested in a really elaborate paint scheme though. The plane is more of a tool than a jewel and basic white with a couple of colors on top and a basic scheme is good enough for me. I feel the same way about the interior. Obviously I'd like good quality leather but elaborate stitching and multiple colors aren't that important. I'd rather have an interior that's well made with durable, high quality materials and will stand up to being removed and replaced over the years during inspections.

What should I budget for this and what are the shops I should consider?

Paint and Int shop in Mena

what is he condition of your boots


single stage or two stage paint

This can change the cost


Boots

inter
perforated on seat backs , leather from Europe better quality

Paint

many shops to choose from

GB

Boots are new

Air mods
Is top notch

Don Copland
Eloy
Great two stage painter

Will be doing some Sema show paint work for me soon

Main color Gulf Blue

Decent paint AND leather interior?
Larger plane, 8 seats...

I'd guess the cheaper places would be more than $100K. The better places > $150k.
More $$ if any corrosion.

I talked to Rose Wood in Mena today and am waiting for a quote. https://rose-wood.com They seemed to say all the right things and are booking about 6 months out. They told me 6 weeks downtime.

The charter operator here, AirFlair, had paint and interior done on one of their 425’s recently. I don’t recall where but it’s sharp and looks well done. Message me if you want a number to chat with the owner there.

Rose-Wood has done several airplanes for us. Great job and people.

Steve

So, here I am in So. Cal. where the constraints are crazy hard. I've even been told I can't use Epoxy (most durable), but only the more modern two part paints.
Am I being fed a line or something? I could use some advise on a Los Angeles area painter.
Thanks

So, here I am in So. Cal. where the constraints are crazy hard. I've even been told I can't use Epoxy (most durable), but only the more modern two part paints.
Am I being fed a line or something? I could use some advise on a Los Angeles area painter.
Thanks

IMO you might save yourself tremendous cost and headache by flying East (anywhere, just East) from a shop in California. Not that they can't do great work, but it seems like they're hyper-constrained and likely would have to pass along their headaches and restrictions to you in the form of "nope, can't use that paint" as well as higher costs.

I just did my Piaggio. 230K all in.

As another point of reference, I got quotes from a few of the specialty MU2 shops: Paint 55-65k and interior 50-60k.

Hilgard

Would not surprise me.

We were quoted 32K for the LA-200.

The guy has apparently done some great work on Lakes, but 32K gave me pause simply because of the likely market value. I still might do it, but getting a hanger in coastal Florida is a mission that calls for Ethan Hunt apparently. To paint a cabin class turbine---yikes.