Factory Paint

[Mas]

Anyone have good success using the factory paint (08707-PB109 ) & primer (08707-PRIMA ) sold in the aerosol cans?

Is the finish as good as original (with proper prep), or marginal at best?

Looks like "Neptune Blue" is the one I would need for my nicked up "83 BF100L 10 HP.

MAS

 

[Mas]

Re: Factory Paint

Anyone?

 

[pvanv]

Re: Factory Paint

Can't say for sure about the quality (durability?), having never couched-up a Honda. But for other brands (OMC, Tohatsu/Nissan, Merc), I would say that it's worth it just for the nice color match.

I do know that once the paint has come off, nothing will ever stick quite as well as the factory paint did, especially if it stays underwater. I have gone as far as sandblasting, followed by 2-part aluminum etching (by the "book"), and fully followed the instructions on the spray cans. If the touched-up section "lives" below water, it's just not quite as good as the factory paint was. If it's tilted up at the end of every run, all of the touch-ups I've done have held up pretty well.

 

[Mas]

Re: Factory Paint

So, would you suggest not stripping to bare metal where the paint is good?? I've got a lower unit that needs some attention...especially at the drain holes. The paint is really starting to flake off due to corrosion of the metal underneath. I was thinking of stripping the entire LU to metal thinking I would get better durability...maybe not?

MAS

 

[AGENT 37]

Re: Factory Paint

Take it down to bare metal otherwise it will flake and peel where the new paint doesn't take hold on the original paint. The paint is a good match, but sometimes the density of the metallic isn't exact. Apply a clear coat over the paint after it dries, it will help protect the paint and looks better. I tried matching Yamaha paint...... it didn't work so I just used a black spray on truck bed liner, it was durable and looked pretty cool too.

 

[JIM MCCARTHY]

Re: Factory Paint

If you do paint the lower unit, use zinc chromate primer on the bare metal first. Your paint will have a much better chance of adhering.