Final Paint Shop Drawings
Final Paint Shop Drawings
Final Paint Shop Drawings
Precision Drawings That Ensure the Design Is Applied Exactly as Intended
Once an exterior design has been approved, the most important step begins—translating the artwork into real-world, paint-ready technical drawings that your paint shop can use to accurately apply the design to your aircraft. Without clear and precise drawings, even the most beautiful design can be misinterpreted or applied incorrectly.
At Flight Lines Design, our Final Paint Shop Drawings bridge the gap between design and execution. They remove ambiguity, prevent expensive paint mistakes, and ensure your aircraft looks exactly as you envisioned. With over 15 years of aviation design experience, we understand how paint shops work, how aircraft geometry affects line placement, and how to create drawings that support flawless results.
Why Paint Shop Drawings Are Critical
Every aircraft has unique contours, curves, access panels, window spacing, and structural lines.
Paint shops need detailed instructions to avoid misalignment, uneven proportions, or incorrect color placement.
Final drawings ensure:
• Exact line layout and flow
• Accurate color boundaries
•Consistent tail and engine design execution
• Reduced risk of errors or rework
• Full understanding of design intent
A design without proper drawings is vulnerable to interpretation. Drawings eliminate guesswork.
What Our Paint Shop Drawings Include
Multi-View Orthographic Drawings
We provide side, top, bottom, front, and rear views—depending on the complexity of your scheme.
This ensures every surface of the aircraft is accounted for.
Precise Stripe and Line Locations
We document:
• Line start and end points
• Measured spacing
• Window and door reference points.
Color Callouts & Notes
Each drawing includes exact paint colors with:
• Manufacturer codes
• Finish types (gloss, metallic, pearl, matte)
• Layer recommendations
• Numbering system for easy reference
Tail, Wing & Engine Details
These areas involve complex geometry.
• Vertical stabilizer instructions
• Horizontal stabilizer alignment
• Engine nacelle and cowling layouts
• Registration placement guidance
Masking & Sequencing Guidelines
We outline the correct order of operations, including which colors should be applied first for best results.
Custom Notes for the Paint Shop
Each shop works differently.
We tailor drawings to the facility’s needs to ensure smooth execution.
Perfect for Any Paint Shop, Anywhere
Whether your aircraft is being painted at:
• An OEM facility
• An MRO center
• A specialty paint shop
• A local aviation refinishing facility
Our drawings integrate seamlessly with their workflow.
We remain available throughout the painting process for questions, clarification, or on-site verification if requested.
Testimonials
FINAL PAINT SHOP DRAWINGS
You can purchase detailed final paint shop drawings directly through Flight Lines Design, tailored to your approved exterior scheme.
You can buy measurement-accurate stripe drawings from Flight Lines Design, ensuring perfect line placement.
Yes — Flight Lines Design prepares drawings optimized for the needs of your chosen paint facility.
Color-labeled drawing packages can be purchased through Flight Lines Design, including paint manufacturer codes.
Component-specific drawings are available for purchase from Flight Lines Design.
Yes — Flight Lines Design specializes in creating drawings for complex and multi-finish schemes.
You can purchase detailed alignment guidance from Flight Lines Design to help shops avoid distortion around curves.
You can buy full masking and color sequencing notes through Flight Lines Design.
Yes — Flight Lines Design offers fleet-wide drawing packages for consistent branding.
Updated drawing packages can be purchased anytime from Flight Lines Design, reflecting your new design changes.