Buffing Outboard Motor Cover

[jviss]

While we're at it...

Mercury, in their infinite wisdom, made the top cover latching parts of plain steel. I imagine they were powder coated, but - Geez! Here's what I found:

What utter crap!

A new one is $26. I might just make my own from stainless steel.

 

[Michael Davis]

Will need an air compressor & spray gun to get professional results.

Any excuse to buy new tools!

 

[BigEasy]

While we're at it...
What utter crap!
new one is $26. I might just make my own from stainless steel.

Yikes!
Well, at least the part is still available.
Good luck.

 

[jviss]

The outboard paint shop in Miami has complete kits to repaint.

What's in the kit? Who makes it?

 

[BigEasy]

What's in the kit? Who makes it?

Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear coat & hardener. store.theoutboardpaintshop.com

 

[jviss]

Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear coat & hardener. store.theoutboardpaintshop.com

Thank you!

 

[BigEasy]

Paint kit includes base color coat & reducer as well as clear coat & hardener. store.theoutboardpaintshop.com

Didn’t see any primer included in the paint kit. When I go through the process of repainting, I would certainly spray a coat of primer before the color coat. I plan to purchase a one quart kit to allow some waste to get the spray gun dialed in.

 

[jviss]

Oh, so you're really going to do it! Exciting. Make sure you have a moisture trap on the airline.

If I do paint, I think I'll go for a custom color and custom logo. So, I'll disassemble everything (which is nearly the case already, for the backup motor), degrease, scuff, and prime. Then Awlgrip. I'll have to study their painting system.

 

[BigEasy]

Oh, so you're really going to do it! Exciting.

Yes! I ordered & received the new decals from a supplier on EBay; have not ordered the paint. I plan to wait until the fall; it’s so damned hot & humid at present. I don’t have much experience with spraying automotive type finishes; however, I would think a novice would achieve better results spray painting in more favorable conditions. At least, it will be more comfortable for the painter!

 

[jviss]

Yes! I ordered & received the new decals from a supplier on EBay; have not ordered the paint. I plan to wait until the fall; it’s so damned hot & humid at present. I don’t have much experience with spraying automotive type finishes; however, I would think a novice would achieve better results spray painting in more favorable conditions. At least, it will be better for the painter!

Yea, I probably don't have to tell you, but wear eye protection and a carbon-filter respirator. If you can smell the paint, the respirator is not working! That stuff is deadly.

 

[Leeward Rail]

Will need an air compressor & spray gun to get professional results.

You can get perfect results on small jobs like this, with a good grade spray bomb/rattle can. Duplicolor makes cans with high quality nozzles for example.
If inexperienced, it's almost guaranteed to do a better job.

I have a full spray setup, but I use quality cans when it's a small job. No paint waste. No mixing. No cleaning the gun afterwards. Etc.
Automotive paint supply outlets can custom mix the can for you if needed.

They also sell "2 pack" cans. There is a button on the bottom that injects the hardener into the can. Shake the can to mix the hardener into the paint and spray like normal. Use a appropriate mask. 2 pack paints are especially nasty

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