How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

[GeoRXT]

I've already read a lot about it and know what I need, I just need to know how much I need of each. Today I bought 2 cans of self etching primer...But did not know how many cans of spray paint to get. I'm thinking of prime, paint, sand, paint then clear coat. If after the second application of paint it's not good enough I will give it a third, then clear coat. Im not looking for a factory brand new look, but better that what it is now.

 

[dlngr]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

You don't say how big the motor is,but 1 can of primer should be plenty,1 can of color,or possibly 2 . Why clearcoat?? That's just extra trouble and totally unnecessary . 3 light coats of color,follow the directions on the can.
I've been a automotive painter for 40 years,and notice particularly on this forum that people think clearcoat is some kind of 'magic bullet'

 

[lowkee]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Why clearcoat?? That's just extra trouble and totally unnecessary

What if we want to add pearl flake to the outdrive?

 

[GeoRXT]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

You don't say how big the motor is,but 1 can of primer should be plenty,1 can of color,or possibly 2 . Why clearcoat?? That's just extra trouble and totally unnecessary . 3 light coats of color,follow the directions on the can.
I've been a automotive painter for 40 years,and notice particularly on this forum that people think clearcoat is some kind of 'magic bullet'

Thanks!....That saves me $$$

So 2 cans should be good? It's Mariner 125hp...

I should prime, paint, sand, paint, sand, paint right? With light coats?

 

[Davinciman]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

You don't say how big the motor is,but 1 can of primer should be plenty,1 can of color,or possibly 2 . Why clearcoat?? That's just extra trouble and totally unnecessary . 3 light coats of color,follow the directions on the can.
I've been a automotive painter for 40 years,and notice particularly on this forum that people think clearcoat is some kind of 'magic bullet'

I'm clear coating my cowl to seal in my decals ...to make them last longer.
I used 1 can of primer 1 of color for top and have one for the shaft which is not half as bad as my cowl was. I have 1 can of clear for the cowl. the shaft will get no clear .
btw its a 9.5hp

see my johnson/crestliner thread:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=295167

Hope that gives you an idea

 

[GeoRXT]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Thanks guys...

 

[Starcraft Tony]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Just did my 50hp Johnson today. 1 can of finish got me 4 coats (cover only).

 

[5150abf]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

You only need the primer if there is exposed metal, if the motor is all paint just scuff it and go.

Unless there is something wrong with the first coat you really don't need to sand between coats, if you do use 600 wet.

I did mine but I stripped it to metal and started over, used 1 can of primer and 2 paint then cleared it with automotive clear, I used Duplicolor from Autozone.

Painted my boat at the same time using base/clear coat and had some left over.

 

[lowkee]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Wow! That is one nice paint job 5150abf!

Did you tape up the sticker or replace it with a new one? That is the part I am torn on. Replacements seem a wee bit overpriced.

 

[GeoRXT]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Im not really worried about that. I plan on leaving it with no stickers...I knwo some people hate it...I dont..

 

[5150abf]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

I had the same problem, I was gonna have a local shop cut new ones but then you lose all the stripes so in the end I just mask the old one off.

GeoRXT, it's your boat so do what ever you want, don't worry about what other people might think.

Had some extra time off so I wet sanded and buffed the boat and motor, hand sanding a 16' boat is a hoot I can tell you but it looks really nice.

 

[GeoRXT]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Well I started it but not 100% to my satisfaction. I Used Krylon paint, primed, sanded, painted, sanded and painted again but it is not as glossy as I thought. Will adding a coat of clear coat bring out the shine?

I will post pics when Im done.

 

[5150abf]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Ya, a coat of clear will gloss it alittle but Krylon isn't the greatest paint.

Try a small out of the way place first to see if you are going to get a reaction, some paints don't like each other.

I don't think that paint is intended to be sanded between coats like a base coat or auto single stage is.

The reason mine is so glossy is because I used auto paint and clear and then sanded and buffed it,I'm that way ya know.

So if you want it really glossy hit it with a couple coats of clear, let it set good between coats, and wet sand it with 2000 grit sand paper and some finish buffing compound and it will shine.

Your base paint really doesn't matter the clear will make it pop, base coat before it is cleared is actually a matte finish but as soon as that clear hits it it pops.

The difference between a $300 paint job and a $3000 paint job is about 100 hours, everything else is the same.

 

[GeoRXT]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

Ya, a coat of clear will gloss it alittle but Krylon isn't the greatest paint.

Try a small out of the way place first to see if you are going to get a reaction, some paints don't like each other.

I don't think that paint is intended to be sanded between coats like a base coat or auto single stage is.

The reason mine is so glossy is because I used auto paint and clear and then sanded and buffed it,I'm that way ya know.

So if you want it really glossy hit it with a couple coats of clear, let it set good between coats, and wet sand it with 2000 grit sand paper and some finish buffing compound and it will shine.

Your base paint really doesn't matter the clear will make it pop, base coat before it is cleared is actually a matte finish but as soon as that clear hits it it pops.

The difference between a $300 paint job and a $3000 paint job is about 100 hours, everything else is the same.

You are so right! Krylon sucks and it did cause a reaction! Had to sand again because of it

 

[Benny1963]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

just finished my 175 used zincchromate on lower exposed only used duplicolor
primer on cowl and five coats of oem blue dark xp and one can of acrlic laquer
to match the oem paint i used tempo but there hard to find heard they were outta buisness

 

[rtpassini]

Re: How many cans of spray paint for outboard?

colorite makes great spray bombs too