Any one paint outboard motors???

jjam · 01-03-2009, 04:49 PM

I attempted to paint myself last spring but could never get it right.:banghead

Now looking for an expert (not me) to complete the job..I have decals to be applied as well...I brought it to a bodyshop and they said they do not paint with marine grade and any other auto type paint would not hold up to the elements.

Any ideas????

Jimmy

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 01-03-2009, 05:12 PM

It is hard to do those particular cowls. I usually do the spray can method with good results. Try to get the paint code and a paint n body shop would be your best bet. I used a place in Alabama a while back for Yamaha cowls and they did great. I had to get the paint code for them though.

jjam · 01-03-2009, 05:55 PM

I found Mercury Black on the shelf at Boaters World for $12 ea and believe this would work as to me black is black as long the entire surfaces are painted...I believe this would work in the hands of anappropriate skilled painter.

By the way I used some high resistance heat paint from auto supply as this was 1/2 the cost of the Mercury stuff..Don't mind paying morebut don't want to throw $$$ away because of my skill level doesn't allow for acceptable results.

Jimmy

truklodyte · 01-03-2009, 07:41 PM

DAves customs and collisions w 23rd st Panama city Fl by waist water treatment plant. He does excellent work. He has done a few johnson and mariners turned out sharp and shine like new.call 850 624 7821 leave message. His shop hrs 5pm on this done for people getting out of work don't have to rush to get estimates.

jjam · 01-03-2009, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the lead but I should've statedsome oneclose to Gulf Breeze P-cola area..

Jimmy

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 01-03-2009, 09:39 PM

The merc paint is excellent. I can paint it with cans if you want. It will look good...... Not as good as if it were done at a paint shop, but I don't think you will be disappointed with it. I do ned to check some info on that cowling first though. Let me know.

jjam · 01-03-2009, 09:55 PM

pm sent

Thanks for the reply!

Jimmy

Sequoiha · 01-04-2009, 07:56 AM

if you use the mercury leveler after you paint it , it will turn out great,,,,:usaflag

Voodoo Lounge · 01-04-2009, 08:31 PM

2nd the leveler!!

Strictly Bizness · 01-04-2009, 08:39 PM

give Pine Forest Paint and Body a call. talk to adam medley. his dad just took the yamahas off of their grady white and had their paint shop repaint them. they turned out great. ed medley the owner is an avid fisherman and diver. he will treat you right.

01-03-2009, 04:49 PM	#1
jjam Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,448	Any one paint outboard motors??? I attempted to paint myself last spring but could never get it right.:banghead Now looking for an expert (not me) to complete the job..I have decals to be applied as well...I brought it to a bodyshop and they said they do not paint with marine grade and any other auto type paint would not hold up to the elements. Any ideas???? Jimmy

01-03-2009, 05:12 PM	#2
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? It is hard to do those particular cowls. I usually do the spray can method with good results. Try to get the paint code and a paint n body shop would be your best bet. I used a place in Alabama a while back for Yamaha cowls and they did great. I had to get the paint code for them though.

01-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#3
jjam Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,448	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? I found Mercury Black on the shelf at Boaters World for $12 ea and believe this would work as to me black is black as long the entire surfaces are painted...I believe this would work in the hands of anappropriate skilled painter. By the way I used some high resistance heat paint from auto supply as this was 1/2 the cost of the Mercury stuff..Don't mind paying morebut don't want to throw $$$ away because of my skill level doesn't allow for acceptable results. Jimmy

01-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#4
truklodyte Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama city Fl Posts: 209	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? DAves customs and collisions w 23rd st Panama city Fl by waist water treatment plant. He does excellent work. He has done a few johnson and mariners turned out sharp and shine like new.call 850 624 7821 leave message. His shop hrs 5pm on this done for people getting out of work don't have to rush to get estimates.

01-03-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
jjam Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,448	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? Thanks for the lead but I should've statedsome oneclose to Gulf Breeze P-cola area.. Jimmy

01-03-2009, 09:39 PM	#6
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? The merc paint is excellent. I can paint it with cans if you want. It will look good...... Not as good as if it were done at a paint shop, but I don't think you will be disappointed with it. I do ned to check some info on that cowling first though. Let me know.

01-03-2009, 09:55 PM	#7
jjam Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,448	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? pm sent Thanks for the reply! Jimmy

01-04-2009, 07:56 AM	#8
Sequoiha Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,624	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? if you use the mercury leveler after you paint it , it will turn out great,,,,:usaflag __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota Authorized Service Center Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

01-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#9
Voodoo Lounge Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,210	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? 2nd the leveler!!

01-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#10
Strictly Bizness Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopefully bump trolling hardtails in the GOM Posts: 992	RE: Any one paint outboard motors??? give Pine Forest Paint and Body a call. talk to adam medley. his dad just took the yamahas off of their grady white and had their paint shop repaint them. they turned out great. ed medley the owner is an avid fisherman and diver. he will treat you right. __________________ Team Hit Man 31 Cape Horn

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