Repainting Yamaha

[stauter99]

Does anyone have any expeirence or knowledge about repainting Outboard motors with the spray cans? Yamaha in particular? How does it come out? Prep Work? I have a Yamaha 9.9 from 1996 that has taken a beating but still runs great. Anyone know where to get decals other than dealer? Please Help! Thanks in advance!!

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: Repainting Yamaha

The newer paints from Yamaha seem to work well. Cleaning and a light sanding work best for prepping. I have had good luck with decals from the local sign shop.

 

[stauter99]

Re: Repainting Yamaha

Okay. I have decided to let someone do it for me. But who. What kind of shop can paint an outboard for me, I am trying to avoid dealer b/c of high prices, but maybe as a last resort.

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: Repainting Yamaha

Any good body man should be able to paint it. They are usually much better than mechanics at painting.

 

[artherm]

Re: Repainting Yamaha

I am in the process of repainting an Evinrude 25hp hood. I have tried the spray cans with mixed results. I am having an auto body repair shop do it with Dupont Urethane paint with clear coat.I am told that I will have good results. You must swallow the bullet though, this is not cheap....

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: Repainting Yamaha

spray cans work fine. i use a small sand blaster with fine sand for the scratches/corrosion, it works great in the corners. make sure to use primer, a see through coat only. then lightly paint several times for the best finish, leaving a good 1/2 hour between coats. for best reults finish with a clear coat.

 

[snookin]

Re: Repainting Yamaha

Hi, I found IBOATs has a Yamaha directory that I'm going to order new decals,As for paint, color right on my 2002, give IBoats the code from your dealers. Mine is 4a for cowling & lower unit is 8a? have to look in my notes. Hope this helps Take Care

 

[DJ]

Re: Repainting Yamaha

As mentioned, you can get good results from spary cans. Just do this.<br /><br />1. Sand with appropriate paper, wet preferred.<br /><br />2. Wash the entire area with a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. <br /><br />3. Prime with a zinc chromate primer.<br /><br />4. Resand.<br /><br />5. Paint. as many coats as desired, sanding between.<br /><br />Note: the vinegar and water etch the aluminum for a good "bite" for the primer paint to adhere.