Stern Drive Paint

[WanabeBoater]

Is there a special paint that is used for the stern drive or can rust oleum do the job?

 

[fdmsiv]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

I was planning on using interlux Trilux outboard drive paint. It is a spray paint but it only comes in white and black.

 

[25thmustang]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

I would love to know as well. I heard the factory Mercruiser (which is basically what I have on there now) is good, but once it gets beat up and barnacles on it, what are the options?

 

[mabj]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

Just had my two mercruiser stern drives painted with trilux. My diver recommended it in Charleston -probably because it makes it easier for him to clean. But I figure - in salt water you cant take too many precautions. I will let you know how it turns out

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

Tempo brand engine paint.It comes in all the different OEM drive colors.
They also sell a good clear coat to go on over the paint.
It holds up as good as the original if the prep work is done like it should be.
http://www.iboats.com/Marine_Engine...e.match--**********.493590996--view_id.217339

 

[25thmustang]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

Great link... now probably a newb questions, but what should I remove and not paint? I assume if it's painted now, it can be sanded and painted, and if it's not, leave it be and simply clean it up?

Thanks guys, been a huge help!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

Ayuh,......

I paint my alpha anually with Rustolium Black,.....

The Only thing you don't want covered with Paint,... Is the Torque Tab/ Anode......

 

[25thmustang]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

I assume don't cover the prop either?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

I don't paint SS props but if its aluminum paint away! It may not stay on very long though..

 

[WanabeBoater]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

Thanks for the info..

 

[billywhizz]

Re: Stern Drive Paint

I paint my alpha anually with Rustolium Black,.....

Yo,Bondo, is that in salt water?