THRILL RIDE PAINTING
Roller Coaster & Thrill Ride Painting
America’s Rope-Access Theme Park Painting Specialists
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From iconic roller coasters to high-speed tower rides, BASE Painters delivers the precision, safety, and durability that theme parks depend on. For nearly two decades, we’ve repainted some of the most complex amusement rides in the country the ones other contractors can’t access, can’t reach, or won’t touch.
Utilizing rope access (certified), advanced coating systems, and extensive experience with amusement structures, we complete high-risk painting projects without disrupting ride operations or inconveniencing guests.
Repainting chain hill of roller coaster
Painting drop tower with vibrant colors
Why Theme Parks Choose BASE Painters​
We specialize in hard-to-reach rides.
When lifts can’t reach, scaffolding is impossible, or downtime would cost millions, our rope-access teams step in to deliver a fast, safe, and cost-effective solution.
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Benefits we bring to every thrill ride project:
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Certified rope-access crews with thousands of hours on amusement structures
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Zero guest disruption work performed before opening or during non-peak hours
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Lower cost than scaffolding or complex rigging
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Extreme precision on tight, complex steel geometries
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Fast turnarounds to minimize downtime
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Award-winning safety performance
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NACE AMPP certified paint inspector
Scope: Repaint the water slides exterior.
Product: Sherwin Williams Acrolon
Signature Thrill Ride Projects
CA Great America
Drop Tower Painting
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SEA WORLD
Roller coaster painting
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Elitch Gardens
Star Flyer Painting
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Technical Expertise in Amusement Ride Coatings​
Theme park structures face brutal conditions, including constant vibration, UV exposure, Temperature swings, Moisture and humidity, and heavy mechanical wear. We utilize coating systems engineered for extreme environments, including PPG PSX, Sherwin-Williams Sherloxane, high-solids urethanes, and HALO™ Coatings. These products deliver: Long-term gloss & color retention, Exceptional corrosion protection cure times for quick turnarounds
Rope Access: The Advantage Every Park Needs
Unlike traditional contractors, we don’t need heavy equipment, extended closures, or complex staging. With rope-access methods, we can: Access vertical, inverted, or obstructed sections. Work on rides without removing panels. Reach the tallest lift hills and spires. Paint during operating seasons. Keep areas clear for guests and operations. The BASE team member is trained in Rope Access Techniques; amusement-structure hazard mitigation; fall protection, rescue, and confined-access procedures
Recognized by the Industry​
Our award-winning projects have been featured by:
CoatingsPro Magazine
Durability + Design
InPaint Magazine
Inn Keeper
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BASE Painters is a multi-award-winning contractor for elite, high-risk structures nationwide. Including the prestigious George Campbell Award by the SSPC/AMPP
Are You Ready To Restore Your Ride?
Working on a coaster, tower ride, or specialty attraction? BASE Painters has the expertise to complete it safely, efficiently, and without disruption.
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