Painting over Epoxy?

[glass from the past]

Hey Everyone,<br /><br />Two easy questions for the forum, I have an old trolling motor bracket that needs the wood(about 8" X 12")replaced where the motor clamps on. When I replace it, I asume that I need to cover the new wood with epoxy? Can I paint over the epoxy with spray paint? I just want it flat black, or is there a special coating I need to use? Second, since I just want to paint it, what type of wood is suitable (pine, oak, plywood, etc?)Thanks in advance.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Painting over Epoxy?

how big/heavy is the trolling motor?

 

[glass from the past]

Re: Painting over Epoxy?

it's a 79' 4 horse Chyrsler, i am guessing it weighs about 50 - 60 pounds?

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Painting over Epoxy?

a piece of 2x8 lumber should work well. maybe<br />the lumber yard has a small scap piece cheap?<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Painting over Epoxy?

I used a piece of pressure treated 2x8 I had layin around on my kicker bracket, and left it as is. If it dies down the road, I'll just lop off another piece and bolt it up....

 

[glass from the past]

Re: Painting over Epoxy?

That sounds like the easiest way to go. I guess it is easy to over-engineer a piece of wood. <br /><br />Thanks a lot Jason, Mellow, appreciate the advice.