Tidying Up Outboard

[gibbo500]

I am just in the process of sorting out the badly rubbed areas on my Yamaha 50 cowl and leg before i fit to the SR4 in the next few weeks.

I have bought Yamaha paint and primer but have never really sprayed anything that requires a reasonable finish before.

I think i have rescued the decals by trimming off the worn bits and therefore only need to buy one to go on the front so that will save some expense.

So, what grade wet and dry and how many coats would you recommend?.....also any other tips would be great and much appreciated.

Thanks chaps.

[chewy]

Originally Posted by gibbo500

I am just in the process of sorting out the badly rubbed areas on my Yamaha 50 cowl and leg before i fit to the SR4 in the next few weeks.

I have bought Yamaha paint and primer but have never really sprayed anything that requires a reasonable finish before.

I think i have rescued the decals by trimming off the worn bits and therefore only need to buy one to go on the front so that will save some expense.

So, what grade wet and dry and how many coats would you recommend?.....also any other tips would be great and much appreciated.

Thanks chaps.

Any photos mate?

[gibbo500]

Chewy

Not the best pictures but it is mainly the edges which are rubbed through to metal / plastic.

I know it is only cosmetic but would like to make it look good.

Cheers mate

[chewy]

Aren't you best off respraying it all otherwise you'll have to try and blow it into the other paint?

[gibbo500]

Originally Posted by chewy

Aren't you best off respraying it all otherwise you'll have to try and blow it into the other paint?

I was thinking of respray but then i will have to buy the decals which i don't think will be cheap.

Do you think respray is the best route to take?

Cheers

[n428]

Have you painted the prop? Mines black/ grey and thinking of painting is white- as per new Yam props.

[chewy]

I personally would respray the hood and touch up the leg. It'll look like new if you take your time.

[gibbo500]

Originally Posted by chewy

I personally would respray the hood and touch up the leg. It'll look like new if you take your time.

Chewy

Yep, have removed all the decals and rubbed down with Scotchbrite. I agree with you, would have been a bugger to blend in.

Any ideas as to what grade wet and dry to use etc.

Cheers

[gibbo500]

Originally Posted by n428

Have you painted the prop? Mines black/ grey and thinking of painting is white- as per new Yam props.

No, i haven't painted it. Quite like the white though.

[chewy]

Not sure about grades of wet and dry but it only needs keying so the other paint will stick. Don't use any silicone based products near it other wise the paint will run off!