Bottom paint on prop blades

Status
Not open for further replies.
R

RG Miller

I have a two bladed Max prop on my Catalina 320. This one has the brass body but the plastic composite blades. Is there any reason why I shouldn't put bottom paint on the composite blades?
 
E

Ernie Rodriguez

If you want to try it....

use an ablative paint. Thats because the toxicant and carrier are homogeneous and they both wear away. Other type of bottom paints the toxicant would wear away and leave the base coat, which builds up in layers after extended time. The main problem is getting the paint to stick which with a typical bronze blade, it is difficult and requires a primer. But with a plastic type blade, the paint may adhere much better. I would check with the manufacturer of the prop and with the manufacturer of the paint and see what they recommend. I tried using Micron 33 on my bronze bladed prop, but never was able to get a good primer to stay on. Usually it would "chip" off in chunks and barnicles would attach themselves very quickly on the bare metal, resulting in an unbalanced prop. Some prop manufacturers recommend no paint at all, just keep it clean. Let us know if you try it. Ernie
 
S

Stanley J. Rogacevicz

Outdrive Spray On

I have had good luck with Tempo Outdrive Spray on anti-foulant on bronze props and shafts and on a permenantly mounted Yamaha 9.9 that I believe had some type of plastic composite blades. Stan "Christy Leigh" c320 #656
 
K

Kevin l. Woody

bug be gone

Hello RG Miller, There should be no problem at all in placing paint on the plastic. I would not allow it to cover the spinners of hub however. Good luck keeping the bugs away. Kevin
 
Status
Not open for further replies.