Step 1 - Inspection When the aircraft arrives at our shop it is given a 5 point inspection for: A) Visible cracks, dents, and fuel leaks B) Cracking, crazing, or previous stripper burns on the windows C) Operation of all lights D) Bearings and bolts If any problems are found that the owner does not know about, we contact them. Step 2 - Controls removed Step 3 - Paint removal Step 4 - Cleaning Step 5 - Etch Step 6 - Dent repair Step 7 - Alodine Step 8 - Primer Step 9 - Base coat Step 10 - Stripes & Graphics Step 11 - New hardware Step 12 - Controls balanced Step 13 - Placards Step 14 - Finishing up Step 15 - Customer inspection