what kind of paint shoild i use?

[DaverDog]

Id like to repaint my 79 johnson outboard,but im sure what kind of paint to use.Im worried about the vibration from the motor evantually loosening the paint.With the cover being fiberglass (it appears to be fiberglass) does anyone have any suggestions as to what kind of paint i should use? Laquer?...Enamel?...paint for plastics?...or is there an epoxy paint and if so would that be better need help and thanx

 

[reelfishin]

Re: what kind of paint shoild i use?

When painting aluminum or fiberglass it's best to use a self etching primer, other than that the painting procedure is pretty standard. You can buy matching paint in spray cans from most marine centers or the dealer. Most automotive paint suppliers can also custom mix matching paint. I've seen plain enamel used too with ok results, but like anything you paint, it's all in the prep work.

 

[gcboat]

Re: what kind of paint shoild i use?

Reelfishin hit the nail on the head. It's 90% prep work. On your aluminum you do not need to sand it to bare metal. If you do then a light spray with zinc chromate will do the trick. I've had very good luck with automotive urethane ( 2 part ). No, don't worry about the paint shaking off the engine. If you take your time and do a good job on the prep - didn't we just mention that ? - it will be hard to scrape off.

 

[licketdsplit756]

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tractor supply places also have a good paint you can use its very durable and tough.that is what i used. and still dont have a scratch.good ol john deer. lol

 

[Chris1956]

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I never heard of vibration shaking off the paint. There was a song that went "She could dance all night and shake the paint off the wall", but that is a different thing.

The most important thing is that you use a paint suitable for outdoors. Prime it properly and make sure the surface is clean dry and oil free.

 

[Gary H NC]

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The vibration won't but the pressure of the water blasting against the lower drive will.
I spent a whole day sanding and primering mine and the first trip in the water it started peeling. That was using Dupli-color auto paint.

Re-painted with zinc chromate primer and Tempo Johnson white. No problems now.

 

[DaverDog]

Re: what kind of paint shoild i use?

ok u guys have made it clear that prepping is most important so thats what ill do...thanx.stupid question from me is this:r self etching and zinch chromate the same primer or no?and if so which one should i use on the lower unit and the fiberglass cover and vise versa,or doest it matter? and gary the tempo white(which is the color ill be using) r u recomending that for the fiberglass cover and the lower unit?...thanx again

 

[Gary H NC]

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Yes,The Tempo is all i used on my fiberglass cover and the lower.
The zinc chromate is the etching primer. I ordered mine from Iboats or check Go2marine...

 

[DaverDog]

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0k thanx for the input guys it was very helpful! and Gary thanx for the paint reccomendation on both the lower and plastic,now im ready to go...and safe boating to u all!

 

[Gary H NC]

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Welcome aboard!! Happy painting and safe boating!!

 

[DaverDog]

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Ok...gary i have another question i wasnt sure about.do i use the zinc chromate primer on plastic/fiberglass motor cover also? or do i just paint it after prepping?(sanding&degreasing)...thanx

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: what kind of paint shoild i use?

Usually the the zinc primer is used just on the lower part that stays in the water.Just one very light coat is all you need.
On mine,the hood and upper half i used regular primer.
I have painted the upper without primer and just used the paint.
Go over the old paint with light sandpaper.
The Johnson white will cover good if you use a couple light coats then go a little more heavy after that.
I went over all of mine with the Tempo clear coat.It turned out nice.

 

[DaverDog]

Re: what kind of paint shoild i use?

ok Gary ditto on the zinc primer 4 the lower end. and when u say regular primer on the moror cover,im assuming u mean the gray primer u get off the shelf at wal mart or the local auto parts store.Ok then im gonna go ahead and primer the cover just to play it safe...Thanx again Gary!

 

[Coors]

Re: what kind of paint shoild i use?

Zinc C is getting hard to find here; I have had good luck with self-etching.
(it is green, so you know the difference)