Re: Painting the old Erude
BigJo,
I can't help you on the colors. But do have a couple of suggestions. First, lightly sand it and prime it with a reputable brand of primer. second, if you have to sand to bare metal to get it smooth, you MUST use self-etching primer (preferably containing zinc chromate). Third, whatever brand primer you choose, use the same brand paint. 4th, when you get ready to prime, use a misting coat first, then a second misting coat, then 2 normal coats. Wait the specified time on the can between coats. that's very important or when you paint it, the paint will come off of the lower unit when you run it at the lake, guaranteed. DOn't paint unless it's above 70% or if the humidity is too high as specified on the can (super important). I personally like to use duplicolor self-etching primer and automotve single-stage catalyzed paint you mix and spray in a paint gun because it's harder and more durable. I haven't had any paint incompatibility issues with the duplicolor primer. The base coat/clear coat is great, too, but more expensive. And as you know, a boat motor WILL get scratched up if you use it quickly so the single-stage is fine to me.
good luck,
JBJ
