painted motor

[robtherep]

Hello<br /><br />Any techniques to making an old motor cover (well cover is probably not the best word I mean the thing the cover goes on, the metal that fits over the whole shebang. hood?, casing?, top?, enclosure?, what is it called anyway?) look original and new? I suppose you sand and paint it like an auto body but what about the decals or painted on names. I would really like to see<br />some project pics of such an undertaking. <br />My 1957 18 HP Johnson seahorse was sprayed over somewhat, probably many years ago and yet some of the writing still shows through. I would really want to paint it original but am not even sure what colour it was. Is there a way to find these things out .<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: painted motor

You need paint:<br /><br />nymarine.ca<br /><br />And decals:<br /><br />americanoutboard.com/decals/<br /><br />Don't bother trying to strip the original paint, just scuff it up with ~220 grit so the new paint can adhear to freshly exposed, dull paint. You will not be able to replicate anything nearly as good as the original paint for a base. Any areas of bare metal will need to be sanded bright, washed with a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water, and primed with a zinc chromate or zinc phosphate primer.<br /><br />Preparation and cleanliness are the keys to a sucessful job.

 

[robtherep]

Re: painted motor

thank you very much.