THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING EVOKE AVIATION
You’ve spent years building your plane and meticulously planned every aspect of your project, now it’s time for the one thing that EVERYONE will see, the paint! Our attention to every detail and dedication to taking your build to the next level is what separates Evoke from the pack. Our team of experienced aircraft painting artisans will ensure your build is the envy of the airport. We stand behind the Signature Series stamp of approval and guarantee to always use the highest quality products and latest technology. Our mission is to consistently deliver the best looking paint work in the industry and ensure your investment is protected for years to come.
Evoke Signature Series Finish
What is the Evoke Signature Series?
The Evoke Signature Series is more than just a placard, it’s a promise. Every aircraft designed by our Evoke Aircraft Design team and brought to life by our experienced technicians will receive its own unique Signature Series number and Evoke quality, guaranteed. We take pride in every step of the process and the end results are proof that we live up to our promises.
Your number and scheduling
Each quarter we will be assigning the next (up to) 6 completed and flying planes on the waitlist a drop-off date and Evoke Signature Series number. We will be checking registration numbers on FlightAware to verify flying status, and we will contact you to confirm that your plane is ready for paint. You will be granted access to our online schedule portal upon design payment. Our portal will be updated regularly to reflect which planes are ready for paint and dropping off the next quarter.
The Signature Touch
What’s included
Disassemble and catalogue the aircraft for reassembly
Every aircraft is carefully photographed and documented
Prepare, sand, etch, and alodine aluminum surfaces
Individually brush each rivet to remove contaminants
Prime all surfaces with Axalta Aviation Series Epoxy Primer
All aluminum surfaces primed within 72 hours of alodine
120 hours of composite work included
Final composite fitment
Create correct gap spacing for composites
Smooth and fair windscreen
Smooth and fair rear composite cabin top to fuselage
Smooth and fair control surface tips
Straighten transition from doors to fuselage
Fill pinholes and inspect until all are gone
Includes up to 4 colors and any standard stripe design
Includes a 3 year limited paint warranty
No paint lines, everything is under clear and polished smooth
Aviation Polyurethane clear
Placards are buried with the clear so they’ll never wear
Custom painted wing walks, any color, and any design
Entire aircraft is sanded and buffed to a mirror finish
Stainless is replaced with new hardware
Any worn control surface hardware replaced
Chaff tape installed in any wear areas to prevent wear
Exterior windows and lenses polished
Light scratches resulting from the build are sanded and removed
Detail ring painted around light lenses
New sealant around windows and antennas
Ceramic coating applied
Professional Photos
Additional options
Don’t feel comfortable with doing some of the heavy composite work? We can help. Please reach out ahead of your drop-off if you have questions regarding additional body work and paint costs.
Additional work estimated and approved at drop-off and priced from the shop rate of $55/hr.
Door fitment and cutting above and beyond standard paint preparations
This includes cutting proper gaps, glassing transitions, trimming inner doors, etc.
General composite work beyond standard paint preparations
This includes part creation, repairing previous damage (busted wheel pants), building new composite pieces, and heavy fitment corrections.
Airbrushing and custom artwork
Pattern work (carbon fiber, hexagons, etc.)
Color fades
Excess of 4 colors
Cost Breakdown
Labor and Materials
Making your homebuilt aircraft look better than factory built with the highest quality paint and build completions in the industry. The mirror smooth finish we achieve is unmatched but the amount of work we put into the airframe before we even start applying paint is unheard of. Let us take your build beyond professional standards with a finish that will not only protect your investment but make it look the absolute best for decades.
Taking your build and paint to the next level is a time consuming and tedious process. We make sure every defect has been repaired before painting and that your plane looks far from a “homebuilt”. Our current average billable hourly rate is $35-$37 / hr. This rate is exponentially lower than what you’d pay to have your oil changed, and the value you’re receiving from our experienced aircraft painting technicians is greater than typical in the industry. We’ve been able to achieve this by keeping our overhead low and making sound choices on our growth throughout the years.
Our material cost includes everything from sandpaper and paint, to paint masks. We are constantly working with our suppliers to keep these costs as low as possible while also making sure that we are using the highest quality products available, resulting in a high quality paint job for your Van’s RV with the lowest possible cost for that quality.
The pricing shown below is subject to change. The price shown on this page at the time of your plane’s drop-off is what you will be responsible for paying.
Vans RV-7, -8, -9
Labor $22,000
Materials $8,500
Starting at $30,500
Vans RV-10
Labor $27,500
Materials $10,500
Starting at $38,000
Vans RV-12
Labor $20,000
Materials $7,500
Starting at $27,500
Vans RV-14/A
Labor $23,500
Materials $9,000
Starting at $32,500
Welcome to the Evoke Family!
In less than 7 years, the Evoke team has taken part in over 50 award winners at Oshkosh, including multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Lindy winners. That is something we could have never done without the support of such an amazing community of aircraft builders. Evoke was founded with the mission to always deliver the best paint quality the industry has ever seen but most importantly the peace of mind in knowing your airplane is in the best hands. Everyone here on the Evoke team strives to be better every project and we take the same amount of pride in your build as you do. We want to invite you to be a part of the Evoke family!
- Jonathan McCormick