Force outboard paint

[pnwboat]

I have a 1988 Force 125 motor that has a couple of spots where the paint has rubbed off. I'm having difficulty in locating Force dark blue outboard paint in single aerosol cans. I found one source but I suspect it is by the case as it was priced at around $90.00. I see paint for most all of the newer Mercury, Evinrude etc., but not for the older Force engines. Is anyone aware of a source or an acceptable substitute?

Regards,

Ed

 

[AOMRESP]

Re: Force outboard paint

You Part Is Unavailable But These Dealers Have It
4 Riverside Marine White Marsh Md 410-335-1500 06/04/2003
6 Whites Marine Center Casper Wy 307-235-3900 01/24/2006

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: Force outboard paint

I believe your local Napa/Uap store could probably mix this for you and put it in an aerosol form. I have done this before. You need to clean up a (nice) portion of your hood and take it down to them. They will hit it with their spectrometer and mix up the paint according to what it reads. They usually need a target of something like a 3-4" square area to get a good scan of it.
The price from what I recall was about $15/can. The colour I had mixed at that time tho' was not for Force colours but an older truck touch-up colour I was having a hard time locating. It was well worth it and allowed me to do some nice touch-up matches...at least as well as aerosol paints/painting can do. The color was accurate.
Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[pnwboat]

Re: Force outboard paint

Never thought about NAPA. Great idea! I'll check with the dealers too. Thanks for everyone's response. Your input is much appreciated. This forum has been really helpful.