Boat Motor Color?

Trucker · 02-02-2012, 11:43 PM

I am repainting my cowling and have decided to repaint the whole motor. I need some advice/suggestions on the color. It's a 94 Evinrude 115 V4. The cowling was dark gray with Johnson 88 spl 88hp V4 decals on it and the rest of the motor is Evinrude blue. I was thinking of going back to the original blue or going shiny black. Do they make black Evinrude's? I'm still looking for decals and whether to go back original or go different. Hopefully someone has gone through this before. Since I can't do a spray gun I'm gonna go with the spray can. Any suggestions will help and be considered. Thanks, Donnie

Only thing left is to clear coat the cowling and then start on the rest of the motor.

Haulin' Ash · 02-03-2012, 09:44 AM

Tempo and Moeller make spray paints that match the manufac. colors. You can look it up by make and year. You can google it to price online, or go by west marine and take a look. They have some in stock and can likely order in what you are looking for.

X-Shark · 02-03-2012, 10:53 AM

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Tempo and Moeller make spray paints that match the manufac. colors.

True.....But it will never look like a OEM factory paint job.

This is due to the fast setting thinners in a spray Bomb can. Plus it will not have the durability that can be had from custom mixed 2 part paints.

I've never a factory Rude painted Black.

Haulin' Ash · 02-03-2012, 12:41 PM

I agree with you shark about the spray paint not looking as good as OEM paint job or two part product. but this is going to come down to what your lookin to spend.

TheCaptKen · 02-03-2012, 02:04 PM

The trick to making the spray can paint jobs look correct is using clear coat afterward. Of course we all know a lot of light coats are better than two heavy coats when it comes to the finish product.

jasoncooperpcola · 02-03-2012, 02:37 PM

x2 on the clear coat. I painted my steel wheels on my truck with three coats black and 3 coats of lacquer. Looks professional.

Check with Fast Signs on your decals. They helped me when i needed decals for the 250 Sportsman, along with all my boat names.

Have you thought of painting your outboard white? When i comes to stuff like this i will have fun with it, like having some ETEC decals made for it.

Duke S · 02-03-2012, 02:45 PM

if you paint a 'rude black it will think it is a merc and quit on you

I had a 140, blue under, cowl white with emblems/decals looked OK. If you aren't concerned about looking 'stock", match your boat, or go with flames!

jasoncooperpcola · 02-03-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke S

if you paint a 'rude black it will think it is a merc and quit on you

I had a 140, blue under, cowl white with emblems/decals looked OK. If you aren't concerned about looking 'stock", match your boat, or go with flames!

Wouldn't the water put them out?

Ocean Master · 02-03-2012, 08:18 PM

Check with Shane Livingston. He has been painting these old Evinrudes with the new Evinrude blue/blue flake.

X-Shark · 02-04-2012, 09:25 AM

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The trick to making the spray can paint jobs look correct is using clear coat afterward.

I agree it will look better......But still not like OEM. Been there done that.

02-02-2012, 11:43 PM	#1
Trucker Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola Posts: 243	Boat Motor Color? I am repainting my cowling and have decided to repaint the whole motor. I need some advice/suggestions on the color. It's a 94 Evinrude 115 V4. The cowling was dark gray with Johnson 88 spl 88hp V4 decals on it and the rest of the motor is Evinrude blue. I was thinking of going back to the original blue or going shiny black. Do they make black Evinrude's? I'm still looking for decals and whether to go back original or go different. Hopefully someone has gone through this before. Since I can't do a spray gun I'm gonna go with the spray can. Any suggestions will help and be considered. Thanks, Donnie Only thing left is to clear coat the cowling and then start on the rest of the motor. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Trucker; 03-23-2012 at 01:26 PM. Reason: Put in pics

02-03-2012, 02:04 PM	#5
TheCaptKen Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 295	The trick to making the spray can paint jobs look correct is using clear coat afterward. Of course we all know a lot of light coats are better than two heavy coats when it comes to the finish product. __________________ NelsonMarineService.com

02-03-2012, 02:37 PM	#6
jasoncooperpcola Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 191	x2 on the clear coat. I painted my steel wheels on my truck with three coats black and 3 coats of lacquer. Looks professional. Check with Fast Signs on your decals. They helped me when i needed decals for the 250 Sportsman, along with all my boat names. Have you thought of painting your outboard white? When i comes to stuff like this i will have fun with it, like having some ETEC decals made for it. __________________ 1983 Wellcraft V-20 Steplift 1985 Johnson 150 1986 Wellcraft 250 Sportsman Twin 1986 150 Yamaha 1996 GMC C2500 6.5 Turbo Diesel 2007 Honda Foreman 500S

02-03-2012, 08:18 PM	#9
Ocean Master 31' Ocean Master Custom Grouper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Intercoastal Posts: 954	Check with Shane Livingston. He has been painting these old Evinrudes with the new Evinrude blue/blue flake. __________________ "How I Roll" On 71 "Wheelchair Accessible Fishing"

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02-03-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
Haulin' Ash Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gulf Breeze,FL Posts: 143	Tempo and Moeller make spray paints that match the manufac. colors. You can look it up by make and year. You can google it to price online, or go by west marine and take a look. They have some in stock and can likely order in what you are looking for.

02-03-2012, 12:41 PM	#4
Haulin' Ash Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gulf Breeze,FL Posts: 143	I agree with you shark about the spray paint not looking as good as OEM paint job or two part product. but this is going to come down to what your lookin to spend.

02-03-2012, 02:45 PM	#7
Duke S Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 181	if you paint a 'rude black it will think it is a merc and quit on you I had a 140, blue under, cowl white with emblems/decals looked OK. If you aren't concerned about looking 'stock", match your boat, or go with flames!

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