In New Zealand the workshop at our field does refinish work at
$660-$700US per metre of wingspan (for the whole glider)and to ship
a container here and back costs approx $6500-$7000US so it
costs more for one glider but if you join together and send multiple
gliders it gets cheaper fast.They have been in business for 20 yrs and
are the NZ SH agent
If you want more info contact me
gary

"Ventus B" wrote in message
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All,
I have been looking into having my glider refinished. Casual
conversations with other pilots revealed that most think a "normal"
refinishing job would cost about $10k. After speaking with Gaines in
Georgia, I believe that is wildly optimistic. Gaines charges $60 per
hour, and he says the wings alone take 300+ hours if they are done
correctly; 500+ hours to do the entire glider! That's more than my
purchase price!
Does anyone know where I might get my glider refinished (properly) in
the US? I'm beginning to think that shipping it overseas may still be
a cheaper option despite the poor exchange rates now.