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Old December 3rd 03, 10:14 PM
Mike Lindsay
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How to Refinish a sailplane for $8500 (US)

1. Hire high school kids (part time)
2. Pay them $10 per hour.
3. provide them with:
A. Walk-Man, CD player (large headset)
B. Dust mask.
C. Gloves.
D. Air-board or DA with ample 36 paper.
E. Give them 10 min break every hour.
F. Free lunch.
4. Supervise your employees.
5. Charge customer $20 per hour.
6. Average refinish should be around 350 hours:
A. 350 x $20 = $7000
B. Materials, sandpaper, fillers, paint, etc = $1500
7. Total (out the door) = $8500
8. Profit 350 x $10 = $3500
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