OK, so the time has come to re-do the interior and paint on our trusty aircraft (1974 Cessna 172). We're trying to come up with some ideas that will be as inexpensive as practical. Possibly $10,000 or less. Want to get it done by April. We don't intend to ever sell it. Let our heirs do that. Any comments?
The "before" picture is attached below. At this distance, it looks perfect.
Here's what we have in mind so far.
Interior:
Airtex seats with Cobalt blue pebble grain fabric and Smoke grey trim.
http://www.airtexinteriors.com/downloads/samples.pdf
Replace all panels and trim with Selkirk grey fiberglass.
http://selkirk-aviation.com/refurbishes.html
Leave the black carpet in place.
Replace shoulder harness and lap belts with AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag.
Exterior: I like the sleek, clean look of this paint job, but think that the all-white cowl presents a problem with glare. Hubby thinks it looks a little dated.
The "before" picture is attached below. At this distance, it looks perfect.
Here's what we have in mind so far.
Interior:
Airtex seats with Cobalt blue pebble grain fabric and Smoke grey trim.
http://www.airtexinteriors.com/downloads/samples.pdf
Replace all panels and trim with Selkirk grey fiberglass.
http://selkirk-aviation.com/refurbishes.html
Leave the black carpet in place.
Replace shoulder harness and lap belts with AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag.
Exterior: I like the sleek, clean look of this paint job, but think that the all-white cowl presents a problem with glare. Hubby thinks it looks a little dated.
And after, which is how most PoA folk have seen her:
BTW, this was done via an all-white paint job, and then the N number and striping was done by Air Graphics - They're decals, so you can change the scheme easily. That way, if you're selling the airplane, the buyer knows they can change the look cheaply if they don't like it.