[Sheremeta]

This is what I started with. Can't see in the photo but the lower end needed some attention.

Sanding

Washed and degreased followed by alcohol whipe down. Ready to prime.

 

[Sheremeta]

 

[Sheremeta]

Filling holes from cav plate.

 

[Sheremeta]

 

[Sheremeta]

Using OEM factory urethane paint and clear coat. Sanding with 400 grit paper between clear coats. 2 coats of etching primer, 4 coats of paint and three of clear. Spraying under a uv light to show blemishes. So far so good.

 

[WhiteDog70810]

It looks like the taping off takes much more time than the actual painting. Lots good from my prespective.

Nate

 

[cutrunner]

The painting is the asy part, the sanding and taping is a pita.

 

[Sheremeta]

Thanks, yes the tape takes time.

 

[Sheremeta]

Slowly getting there.

 

[Sheremeta]

Had to sand down the clear coat and spray the second part to the paint. 2nd part has much more metal flake in it and works better with the urethane clear coat. I should be done this weekend. It's some nice paint.

 

[TidewateR]

looking good!

 

[Sheremeta]

Done. It's pretty close to factory.

 

[AfterHours2]

Looks great. Did you wet sand the final clear then compound and polish? Sure looks like you had all your ducks in a row. Great job!

And to add, the worst thing about repainting an outboard is the price they charge you for new decals. It's crazy unless you know a good printing shop..

 

[Sheremeta]

Thanks. I didn't wet sand. I did 3 coats of clear urethane and sanded 600 grit between coats. I have to wait 7 days until the paint cures before I can wax. I didn't paint the cowl it's new.

 

[Sheremeta]

Here is how it looks under a uv lamp

 

[cutrunner]

Looks good.

 

[mark_gardner]

looks brand new good job man

 

[Sheremeta]

Thanks. The paint is cured and I started buffing out the paint with a compound/cleaner wax and getting excellent shine.

 

[Sheremeta]

Waxed

 

[firecat1981]

Looks slick to me. So give us a final thought, difficulty/PITA rating, cost, time?