General Atomics AeroTec Systems' internationally renowned VIP Paint+ Shop has completed its next highlight paint project. In Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, the Gulfstream G450 from SCK AVIATION received a matte-black paint job with glossy highlights and white lettering.
The G450 was painted in matte black after a complete chemical stripping process. To give the aircraft a unique appeal, it received several diagonal straight and asymmetrical glossy black stripes in two different sizes, from the nose section to the rear of the fuselage. The stripes were applied on the fuselage and outer wing area with a laser pointer and a computer-cut paint template. The inside of the main door was completely painted as well, for a perfect appearance when the main door is open.
The most important painting technique when applying the black matte paint material is to perform the final painting step flawlessly. In contrast to high-gloss paint projects, partial reworking, such as sanding and polishing or touching up paint spots, cannot be carried out on a matt topcoat. Therefore, particularly conscientious work of the VIP Paint+ team is necessary, which only experts can perform.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems operates a one-stop-shop for aircraft in the centre of Europe. In addition to MRO, upgrades and modifications for the Do228 and Embraer and Bombardier Business Jets, there is a VIP Paint+ Shop at the Oberpfaffenhofen site, which can paint almost all aircraft sizes to the highest standard.
