painting an outboard

[joho5]

painting a little johnson 15hp. I was just wondering what is the best product to get old grease that has somewhat hardened around the grease fittings and moving objects?

Is there a product that will loosen this stuff up so it can be sanded and painted?

Matt

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: painting an outboard

Brake cleaner and a wire brush

 

[gcboat]

Re: painting an outboard

That will work like a champ. However try something a little more " friendly" first. Some of the citrus based cleaners will do wonders. As far as the wire brush is concerned don't get overly aggresive with it or you'll find yourself with some gouges from it. Try a green 3M pad soaked with the cleaner.
Soak everything really good first and let it sit for an hour or so. Wash off with a high pressure hose or better yet a pressure washer. What's left then do the green pad scrubby thing. Finish off cleaning with the smallest amounts of thinner ( whatever the paint calls for) that you can manage.
Or just trailer it to a car wash and start from there. Most of them have a degrease cycle so it just might save you a buck or two.
You will still need to properly prep it all before you paint.

 

[kbkindle]

Re: painting an outboard

use a product that we use on autos that removes tar and wax remover that will not leave any resadue all paint co have ther own brand

 

[kbkindle]

Re: painting an outboard

use a product that we use on autos that removes tar and wax remover that will not leave any resadue all paint co have ther own brand just put on with one rag and wipe it off right away. you loosen up wax and grease and wipe it off like i said right away put it on with one hand and rag the other hand clean rag and wipe off