Honda paint touchup/referb

[ahicks]

Guys, does anyone have a source for rattle can paint that yields a pretty good match with the original color used on 1998-2000 and later mid size engines (e.g. 35-90hp)? I have one I'd like to fix up a little, but don't want to get mixed up in a big base coat/clear coat project. TIA!

 

[Redfred1]

I had the same problem trying to match the paint on my Evinrude. Seems like white and blue are the hardest I took the cover and went to a automotive paint store and looked at their chip books and found a rattle can that was Very close (I. mean close!) .They had a ton of chips to look at; you might get lucky

 

[ahicks]

How did your paint job turn out?

Remember the type paint (enamel, lacquer, acrylic) or the brand name?

 

[Redfred1]

Yes; it was a Duplicolor paint. The paint was for a early model Mercury car. There are tons of colors from them; a lot are NLA.. As far as prep: wet sanded bad spots with 360W/D; the rest with 400;. used a lot of water. Taped off with artist masking tape (.Makes a smooth line) Took almost the whole can. They showed me how apply a clear coat over it all..Take the can; stand back about 2'; and once you start;don't stop.. It makes a a fog that falls and blends in. I am definitely a painter by trade; but to me it looks good. Also it was in direct sun for 2 day after drying overnight. Good luck!!

 

[ahicks]

Awesome, Thank You!

If I decide to go this route, clear was something I was considering after installing a new set of decals. Thought being it might seals the edges and provide some extra protection from the sun.

Now to try and figure out what color....

 

[Scott Danforth]

My buddy owns a business up in Palm Harbor repainting outboards and repairing boats. He is my "paint guy"

 

[ahicks]

I don't necessarily want to be "that guy" or use a paint shop. I get a great kick out of doing ALL my own work (cars, trucks, tractors, DP motor homes, lawn equipment, boats, bikes, snowmobiles, homes, even airplanes for a few years!). It's a rare day when I pay to get anything done (roofing being the exception!). Knowledge gained and end product that turns out well makes the mistakes and "re-do's" worth it to me in the end. The fact it's a hobby will never be lost here....

I was just looking for a short cut to something that matched well and wasn't a major project. We'll get it on our own if we need to..... -Al

 

[racerone]

Go to HONDA shop.----Buy can of factory paint.---No problem.

 

[ahicks]

racerone,
Thanks, I guess I must have missed it in the several shops I've been in. Didn't know they offered it. You've used this paint?

 

[Redfred1]

Thats me too! Be sitting down when you price those decals; some of them are pricey! Remember somebody talking about having "rub marks" on one of his decals.. He said he took it to a shop that does pinstriping and they repaired it for 20 bucks.