Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

[Fl_Richard]

I've got twin JOhnsons I'd like to refinish over the winter. I've used Ameron and Amerflynt automotive finishes in the past and they seem to blow dooors on the spray can finishes available from Johnson. Anyone try this?

Which would work best.

I want a hard long lasting finish that will surpass the factory finish.

 

[WAVEN ' BYE 2]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

I would like to put on a high gloss finish on my boat too, I have tried all the auto waxes and polishes also , with out the results I am looking for..the only product I haven't tried yet is 3M boat wax. I hope you find your reply from some one ,your question caught my interest too.(Waven ' Bye)8)

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

i don't see why they would not work, if properly preped, paints never going to stay on the foot anyway.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

One of my neighbors had the know how on auto body painting. We did mine a couple of years ago with auto primer and a top coat of acrylic (?).

 

[DJ]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

THe top coat is not nearly important as what is underneath. Prep is the key.

You'll need something that will etch and bite into the aluminum. The best thing I've found is Zinc Chromate.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

If it is a trailered rig the auto finish will hold up fine with the proper prep and then you can clear coat the heck out of it.

If it is moored it will still last but, maybe not as long.

It's all prep.

 

[Fl_Richard]

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Does anyone know if the zinc chromate primer can be used with catalyzed finishes?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

I would think the Zinc Chromate would work with a catalyzed finish. The "destructions" on the can should advise you. You could always overcoat the zinc chromate with another primer or topcoat that is compatable with the catalyzed finish.

 

[sport15]

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Some top coats don't like Zinc Chromate but other primers do. ZnC sticks to Al REALLY well so it is a good base to start..

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

I think that's the plan. Zinc Chromate + Epoxy primer + Ameron (Johnson matched of course)

Pictures to follow after Christmas

Thanks for all to good information.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Pro's & Con's of automotive finishes for outboard

I think that's the plan. Zinc Chromate + Epoxy primer + Ameron (Johnson matched of course)

Pictures to follow after Christmas

Thanks for all to good information.

Ditto to Zinc Chromate + Epoxy primer + Ameron, in that order.