Exterior Refinishing
The exterior finish of an aircraft is the most important element of any project. It is what you see first and establishes many initial mental parameters pertaining to the plane. One of these divisions is whether it is an original example or leans more toward the custom category. The overall scheme, colors, and finish can influence the perceptions of quality, overall theme, era, originality and taste. Time spent on exterior design is the most important investment on any project. We try to assist with these decisions however we can. Barron Aviation has a lot of talent and experience in these areas to draw from. The only area we will not participate in is the decisions involving personal taste. After all, we are trying to build an airplane exactly the way YOU want it.
Some other areas to think about are; paint vs. polish, Base/Clear vs. Single stage paint, and Tinted vs. clear windows, not to mention all of the details like a Chrome entry step, stainless hardware, etc. Be sure to review the Cessna 190/195 Options on the Upgrades & Mods page.
Akzo-Nobel U-Tech Paint
In the 1970’s two-part urethanes were the greatest development for aircraft painting. These paints were easy to apply and glossed beautifully. Today’s urethane is not the same paint as it was then, due to changing regulations. After researching all of the current paint systems, we have selected the U-Tech single stage system. U-Tech urethane paints are high solids and low VOC which meet all current regulations.
U-Tech is a subsidiary of the AKZO-NOBEL company sporting substantial improvements over other common product lines at competitive prices, and it is know to have the most accurate computer-based color documentation system in the industry.
After using U-Tech, we feel it is one of the best systems on the market. In the areas of adhesion, sprayability, coverage, gloss, elasticity, chemical resistance and durability we feel it is second to none, and we are able to offer it to our customers at prices similar to the other products currently available. AKZO-NOBEL is one of the three largest coatings companies known worldwide. We are very excited to be able to offer this product to our customers. (Other paint systems are still available if so desired)
ORIGINAL SCHEMES
Shown below are the three original Cessna 190/195 exterior paint schemes. All of these were originally paint on bare aluminum, but could be special ordered in all over paint. Custom schemes and colors could also be ordered right from Cessna. One of these we have a factory photo of in two tone Green, painted at the factory. This was verified by E.B.Feutz ,who was in the picture. Many of these aircraft had Company logo and insignia added after delivery. Unfortunately Cessna has no documentation showing how each plane was adorned at the factory.
We have worked very hard collecting and documenting original paint schemes and colors. All of our various paint masks have come from actual original schemes, not just the drawings. (yes, there are many differences) For anyone wanting a truly original airplane, we can reproduce one.
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Early Scheme
SERIAL NUMBERS: 7003 THRU 7378
Available in the following colors: Cessna Blue, Insignia Red, and Cessna Metallic Green (1948 on)
Note: This plane has large N-numbers on fuselage and Idaho State Logo as part of this particular historic restoration. Original had single stripe continuing back on fuselage and 3" numbers vertically on rudder.
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Mid Scheme
SERIAL NUMBERS: 7379 THRU 16033
Available in the following colors: Cessna Blue (thru 1950), Serge Blue (starting in 1951), Insignia Red, and Cessna Metallic Green (thru 1950)
Note: Dark Metallic Red was not advertised as one of the standard colors available with this scheme.
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Late Scheme
SERIAL NUMBERS: 16034 THRU 16183
Available in the following colors: Dark Metallic Red and Light Yellow, both with Gloss Black trim
Note: The wing stripes were not part of the original scheme drawings and the gear does not need alignment. This yellow is accurate to original.
CUSTOM SCHEMES
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