Green Johnson outrboard paint

[Dan Dude]

Hey Guys,

I have been having a hard time trying to find some of the green spray paint to repaint my out boards lower unit. It is a 1973 65 hp. Does anyone know where I can find some of this? The guy at my local Johnson marina can't find it in his books. Any help would be much appreciated,,,, Dan

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Green Johnson outrboard paint

An automotive paint store can match it and mix you some.

 

[Pony]

Re: Green Johnson outrboard paint

What Bob says is correct...........................but to add a little, if there is any bare metal at all on the lower unit that you are trying to repaint, then I would suggest using a zinc chromate primer.

To get that primer, or any paint for that matter, to stick you will need to etch the aluminume with acetone or 50/50 vinegar water solution

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Green Johnson outrboard paint

There's a guy named Peter up in Canada that sells paint matched to original factory colors...forget the link but you can get there by checking the links page at http://www.aomci.org
It's pricey but if you're a stickler for accuracy guess it's worth it.