Outboard Engine Painting

[johndoe]

I have a 66 Chrysler 35Hp outboard... It is white and old... I want to repaint it... There is the engine cover and two other removable covers that appear to be aluminum...cast, I think.. the paint is chipped in places... the places it isn't chipped the paint won't come off...<br /><br />I used wire wheel, 80 grit sandpaper...etc. I can dull the paint, but I want to strip it to the bare metal for a smooth finish... Is ther another way to remove this old paint?

 

[Hooty]

Re: Outboard Engine Painting

You can use aircraft paint remover but if the old paint is adhering that well, I'd paint over it. Just feather the edges,prime the bare spots and paint.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Solittle]

Re: Outboard Engine Painting

I agree with Hooty. If the paint is stuck that well why remove it? But if you must any chemical paint stripper will do it.

 

[scubarobby]

Re: Outboard Engine Painting

Dont forget that the airplane stripper will destroy a plastic part. Im sure you already realize that. Robby

 

[blue bayou]

Re: Outboard Engine Painting

I agree with Hooty sand it, blow it, wipe it, and tack it. Prime then paint. Shouldn't have any problems with adhesion.

 

[johndoe]

Re: Outboard Engine Painting

thanks all...

 

[John Reynolds]

Re: Outboard Engine Painting

I used Aircraft Paint Remover. Autozone has it. Works great. But if the old paint is sticking hard, that ought to be as good a base as any for the new paint. If you don't strip, the most important thing to remember is to sand everywhere to old paint is chiped or broken so the the edge of the paint is smooth and blends in with it's surroundings. Sand until it feels smooth to the touch.

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: Outboard Engine Painting

Do a fine sandpaper #200+ and feather any chipped areas in. Clean well, spray the bare areas with zinc-chromate primer, then a number of final coats, let each coat "DRY", don't put too much paint on at 1 time, so it won't run or glob up.