paint for '86 evinrude

[fishboymccoy]

Looking for a number or manufacturer of paint for 1986 evinrude 9.9/15hp outboard. It has the Matalic silver/blue color...really only trying to paint the top of the cowling...any suggestions would help!<br /><br />fish

 

[CharlesW]

Re: paint for '86 evinrude

My marine supply store, (once an Evinrude Dealer), carries spray cans of OMC paint. As I remember, it states the years the paint matches on the cans. It also seems like they had several different silver/blue metallics over the years. Since you know the year of your motor, it should be an easy match.<br /><br />Charles

 

[fishboymccoy]

Re: paint for '86 evinrude

That is great to Know, how much do those run? Does the finished product look pretty good or is it just for touch-ups??? I will be painting the entire top of the cowling, it has about 25% of the original paint left on it.<br /><br />fish

 

[CharlesW]

Re: paint for '86 evinrude

Seems like it was about $7 per can. One can should do the top of a cowl pretty easy.<br />Painting is a bout 90% prep, so if you prepare the surface being painted properly, you can do a good job. Maybe not paintshop quaility, but not paintshop price, either.<br /><br />Charles

 

[fishboymccoy]

Re: paint for '86 evinrude

Excellent! thanks. Do you have any tips or suggestions for a proper prep of the cowling?

 

[CharlesW]

Re: paint for '86 evinrude

Sorry, I had mine done at the paintshop. <br />Actually, I have a friend that has a bodyshop and he did my entire cowl/hood with the silver and a few coats of clear. Turned out great.<br />I know you need to sand it smooth and remove any grease or dirt that would effect the paint sticking. It isn't all that difficult, I just don't happen to have that knowledge.<br /><br />Charles

 

[fishboymccoy]

Re: paint for '86 evinrude

Thanks Charles! i appreciate the advice...