YakAngler81 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Wasn't sure where to post this, hope it's fine here. I had a friend as me to custom paint the motor cover for his boat. I think I've got an idea on how I want to prep it and everything. My question is, could I use etex on it thinly for a good finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Not unless you have an industrial turner!!!!! Etex wouldnt be feesible for that type of application as a motor cover will flex and the Etex would crack almost instantly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Matt's right - and it will yellow and crack pretty quickly exposed to the weather. You need an automotive clearcoat. You can buy them in aerosol cans but the best are 2 part high solids clear coats that are mixed and sprayed while wearing a proper protective mask. You could probably do the painting, then run it by an auto paint shop to have them shoot the clear for a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCBOS Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 You're going to need to use automotive clear coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakAngler81 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Guess I didn't think much into it, thanks for y'alls quick responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly1 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I painted some real flames on a friends evinrude 225 cowling in 08 used Acrylic Lacquer Clearcoat still holding strong. I guess he wanted real flames to go with the real smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 This might not apply to custom fancy work, but, outboard motor factory colors are available in spray cans from the motor dealerships and do not require clear coating to match the original color. Works good for me. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 This might not apply to custom fancy work, but, outboard motor factory colors are available in spray cans from the motor dealerships and do not require clear coating to match the original color. Works good for me. Musky Glenn Glenn, Do you know if the factory will sell them direct to us, or if there's a way to buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass1951 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Glenn, Do you know if the factory will sell them direct to us, or if there's a way to buy them? Bought a can of Mercury Black at dealership. You would think that black is black, but I had touched up the 225 cowling with rust o leum gloss black and had to get the Mercury brand to make it match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Bought a can of Mercury Black at dealership. You would think that black is black, but I had touched up the 225 cowling with rust o leum gloss black and had to get the Mercury brand to make it match. Great. I'll call today to see who has it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
