Maintenance & Refinish Supplies for Aviation

Consumable Supplies for Aviation Maintenance Facilities

Aviation maintenance operations — from Part 145 repair stations to in-house airline MRO departments to FBO maintenance hangars — depend on a steady supply of surface finishing consumables. Sanding, surface preparation, masking, priming, and protective coating are routine operations on every airframe inspection, paint strip-and-refinish cycle, and component overhaul. RDI supplies the consumable materials that aviation maintenance technicians use daily, with same-day shipping and no minimum order requirements so your facility never waits on a restocking shipment to release an aircraft back to service.

All Aircraft Types, All Maintenance Levels

Whether your facility services private jets, commercial helicopters, military rotorcraft, turboprops, or piston singles, the consumable finishing materials are largely the same — abrasives for paint prep and composite finishing, masking systems for precise paint lines, adhesives and sealants for structural and cosmetic repairs, and PPE to protect your technicians from composite dust, chemical exposure, and coating fumes. RDI carries the full range of products needed across every aircraft type and every level of maintenance from line checks to heavy D-checks.

• Abrasives: 3M, Norton, Mirka, and Kovax sanding discs, sheets, and rolls for metal and composite substrates
• Surface preparation: Scotch-Brite pads, tack cloths, surface cleaners, and guide coat for defect detection
• Adhesives and sealants: Structural adhesives, fuel tank sealants, and flexible sealers for airframe joints
• Masking: High-temperature masking tape, fine line tape, polyester film, and masking paper for complex livery masking
• Primers and coatings: Epoxy primers, wash primers, and topcoat preparation materials
• PPE: Respirators, chemical gloves, coveralls, and eye protection rated for aviation chemical environments

Fast Restocking for Hangar Operations

Aircraft maintenance schedules are driven by regulatory requirements and customer commitments, not supply chain convenience. When your hangar runs low on 320-grit discs in the middle of a strip-and-paint cycle, you cannot wait three days for a shipment. RDI ships all orders placed before 2 PM EST the same business day. Free ground shipping on orders over $50, and priority shipping options available for urgent restocks. Our team understands that downtime in an aviation maintenance facility is measured in aircraft-on-ground costs, not just lost labor hours.

Set Up a Facility Supply Account

Aviation maintenance facilities with recurring consumable needs benefit from RDI's volume pricing and standing order programs. Contact our team at (818) 554-5810 to discuss your facility's consumption patterns, set up recurring shipments for your highest-volume consumables, and get custom pricing for bulk orders. We work with facilities of every size — from single-hangar FBOs to multi-base airline MRO operations.