Aviation maintenance: boosting visual appeal without respraying

News / 2025, 8 September

Aircraft maintenance is no longer limited to mechanics. indeed, visual appeal in the aviation sector plays a strategic role in the brand image of operators. When it comes to renovating the exterior or interior appearance of an aircraft, painting seems to be the natural solution. But such a choice implies some major constraints.

Why replace painted markings with self-adhesive markings?

In this demanding industry, every operation counts. Markings on an aircraft, whether this involves access zones, regulatory pictograms, thecnical indications or branding, are subject to numerous constraints:

  • Readibility
  • Durability
  • Compliance
  • Visibility

Traditionnaly, these items were painted. Today, hoever, a faster, cleaner and above all more flexible solution is emerging: self-adhesive marking.

Self-adhesive marking for aircraft maintenance: a flexible, high-performance solution

Paint is indeed still the traditional choice, but it has a number of limitations, such as downtime, the infrastructure required and the high cost. In the context of aircraft maintenance, where operational responsiveness is becoming an imperative, it is becoming obvious that workshops are looking for faster, more cost-effective solutions.

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Self-adhesive film applied for marking has a number of operational advantages:

  • Quick to install, without lenghty downtime
  • Repositionable or replaceable without respraying
  • Resistance to external factors (UV, abrasion, cleaning etc.)
  • Compliance with aviation standards
  • Quality finishes that can be customised and adapted to suit corporate identity

Practical applications

HEXIS marking films, designed for aircraft maintenance, are designed to adapt to the specific constraints of this environment. Indeed, they can be used for: regulatory technical markings, emergency identifications, airline names, fleet numbers etc.

In addition, they can also be used for temporary masking during leasing periods or for protection during technical interventions. These solutions can be applied to civil aircraft, private jets, regional aircraft, military aircraft etc.

Why choose self-adhesive marking?

  • Flexibility: self-adhesive marking allows to easily modify a graphic without respraying
  • Reduced lead times: certain markings can be applied in just a few minutes 
  • Quality of the finish
  • Simplified maintenance

HEXIS self-adhesive films are compatible with materials used in the aviation industry. They are certified to fire and smoke standards, depending on the area of application, and are available in an eco-designed version. 

Self-adhesive marking allows to improve efficiency, reactivity and cost-effectiveness. It is not just an alternative to paint, but a real lever for optimising maintenance. Your aviation maintenance projects will take a different turn from today. 

Contact our team for a personalised assessment: hexis-industrialsolutions.com/contact/.

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