What paint to use to respray outboard?

[smsscuba]

I want to respray my 60hp Johnson to a brilliant white.Can I use car paint to spray or must a special type of paint only be used? very confused....

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Bombardier sells original color paint for their engines in 12 oz spray cans. Other than the color, it's like most all other paint. The unique thing is that if you are painting over any bare aluminum, you need to use a special zinc phosphate primer for optimal adhesion.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Most of your marine supply dealors sell the paint that you need for your motor. The one I deal with can find the year of your motor posted in the paint selection appropriate for your color.

 

[DJ]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

I use Rust Oleum High Gloss Industrial. Works great.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

I use ust Oleum High Gloss Industrial. Works great.

Hey............. nice boat. Is that a Boston Whaler?

 

[DJ]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

It is. You can see the custom refit here.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=261834

 

[cougar1985]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Bombardier sells original color paint for their engines in 12 oz spray cans. Other than the color, it's like most all other paint. The unique thing is that if you are painting over any bare aluminum, you need to use a special zinc phosphate primer for optimal adhesion.

i think what you mean is zinc chromate,its the yellow /green looking primer used on most original older motors.also know as self etching primer.

 

[bktheking]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Nice work DJ, slick lookin rig.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

The Bombardier factory OD green primer we sell now is branded zinc phosphate... Perhaps the old chromate component was hazardous to the environment and they had to alter the mixture.

 

[bktheking]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

The Bombardier factory OD green primer we sell now is branded zinc phosphate... Perhaps the old chromate component was hazardous to the environment and they had to alter the mixture.

I believe in the aircraft industry it was nicknamed "green death" for that reason, toxic as all heck.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

The Bombardier factory OD green primer we sell now is branded zinc phosphate... Perhaps the old chromate component was hazardous to the environment and they had to alter the mixture.

apparently in some juristictions zinc chromate has been banned ,luckly for me were not one of them.unfortunately our bombi dealer no longer exists.most paints and primers are not very good for the body hence the need for masks and in some cases suits.BK i got my primer from canadiantire ,dupli-color,zinc chromate primer.as for a paint for the motor id use an epoxy based paint myself,tuff tuff tuff!imron also springs to mind,not sure if they make that any more.

 

[bktheking]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Ya that's where I get mine too, stinks up the garage something wicked, I base/clear the cowls, use OMC paint on the metal bits.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Imron is not for amateur application. It's vapors are extremely toxic and requires a mask with external air supply to use. Don't even think about it, even if you can get it.

 

[bktheking]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

My god aweful 76 15 when I got it, tore down, glass blasted and 4 coats of OMC blue. Buddy made an attempt to CAMO the motor, don't think geese and ducks like blue poking through.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Imron is not for amateur application. It's vapors are extremely toxic and requires a mask with external air supply to use. Don't even think about it, even if you can get it.

im positive your 100 percent correct, though in latter days lots of us used it,the way we painted years ago and the way we paint today are totally alien from each other.

 

[DJ]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Imron is a huge overkill for painting an outboard.

As with any paint job, preperation is key. Following is what I do.

1. Degrease the engine-completely. The commercial spray degreasers work just fine.

2. Wash the entire engine with a grease cutting dish detergent such as Dawn.

3. Wash the entire engine with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. That cuts any further grease and sligtly etches any bare aluminum.

4. Spray any "bare" areas with zinc chromate primer.

5. Spray the engine with the paint of your choice. Usually two coats is more than sufficient.

The Rust Oleum High Gloss has worked very well for me. It does not peel and seems very resistant to abrasion. It even sticks to propellers, aluminum or stainless!

I have painted outboards with the OMC paints too. They work fine especially if you are looking for a 100% OEM color. The last two I painted, white was white.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

imron was just a thought ,if you have acess to a paint shop i dont see the overkill atall.i guess i was just thinking out loud.the last motor i painted i went the rattle can route and it actually looks pretty good .from the pics your motor looks like it turned out really good using rustoleum.that might be the way to go for the thread starter as its cheap and easy to work with,and actually pretty tuff.

 

[DJ]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Cougar,

No offense meant. I just think a lot of people have "heard" of Imron and think that anybody can apply it. We both know that's not true. You have to have a lot of knowledge and equipment to apply it safely.

"Rattle Can" paints-today-are surprisingly good and accesible to the average Joe.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

Cougar,

No offense meant. I just think a lot of people have "heard" of Imron and think that anybody can apply it. We both know that's not true. You have to have a lot of knowledge and equipment to apply it safely.

"Rattle Can" paints-today-are surprisingly good and accesible to the average Joe.

no offense was taken atall .guess we just got off topic a little.the average joe would be better served to stay away from imron for sure.i used super enamel and a clear in a can that was designed for it .no decals and not original color as i wanted something differnt but the results for a hour or so of work were suprisingly good.

 

[Hooli]

Re: What paint to use to respray outboard?

At what point are you guys painting your engines? I have a power head off and just rebuilt and would like to repaint it. Do you paint the parts before the rebuild or after the long block is assembled?