Step 1 - Inspection Step 2 - Controls removed Controls, plastic and fiberglass parts are removed. Windows, landing gear engine compartments, and antennas are masked off with a special foil that is chemical resistant. 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