Can autopaint be used on an aircraft?

Answer 1

It depends on several factors: Where it is, who built it, who owns it, who operates the aircraft, and what kind of paint you want to use.

If you own or have built an aircraft, and don't choose any color scheme that the FAA disallows, you probably can use automotive paint.

Acrylic lacquer had been a very widely used paint for aircraft until the epoxy and polyurethane paints were developed. Enamel paints generally are not used often on aircraft.
Each airline gets to pick the color and manufacturer for thier paint systems, but they almost all use polyurethane paints due to their superior characteristics over 'older' paints.

Aircraft manufacturers may require certain types of paint for warranty compliance.

A homebuilt plane is under far fewer limitations, because they are often experimental, and far greater latitude is allowed.

Military aircraft are painted often with different paints than are available to the general public.

Answer 2

I would think that it might be a problem on fabric covered planes, or jets, but I suppose it would be okay for a regular GA craft, but I wouldn't suggest it. It's always a good idea to keep everything in an airplane PURELY airplane. That's what it was designed for. You see people spending loads of money converting an automobile engine for aviation. It's an interesting curiosity, but you might as well choose from the vast variety of engines that are designed from the nuts up for aircraft use. That's what I would feel confident in strapping my butt into, thanks.

Answer 3

Any paint can be used if it is approved by the FAA to be used on airplanes. Without FAA approval, no part can be used on any aircraft and it remain airworthy. It may not hurt anything, but I would check to see what paint is approved before painting.

Answer 4

Yes it can, in fact it is used for aircraft.

Answer 5

I'd say not because of the stresses and temperatures it has to endure. A car would never go through that. I might be wrong though

Answer 6

yes