do I need special oaint for gearcase

[aristakat]

OK pulled lower units primed w zinc chromate ,
Can I use titanium silver to paint gearcase ? Then will clear coats after ? Last time painted w car paint didn't last long

Thanks

 

[aristakat]

Okay went ahead and painted putting another coat on Monday then clear coats Monday evening.. one of mid verticsl shaft bushing looked corrioed so once again pulling shaft bushing and replaced .. going ahead and getting buddy to paint top cowlings ahead been two yes and ladder bracket used to hit motor since fixed so hopefully no more painting after this !!!!

 

[aristakat]

Finished product

 

[hondadude]

They look good. Keep us posted on how the paint holds up.

Mike

 

[chawk_man]

Looks great! Yes keep us posted.

 

[aristakat]

First trip paint didn't hold up to good pics soon

 

[chawk_man]

Interlux Primocon is an underwater primer for aluminum. You can purchase through West Marine. I've used it on my lower unit and it works great and holds up exceptionally well. It takes 5 coats. Interestingly, the final dried color is similar to the Honda oyster white. I've used it as is, and I've over-coated with the Honda oyster white in a spray can.

 

[aristakat]

Thanks I will try that next go around

 

[aristakat]

Could you share process and drying time between coats?
Do you rough up between coats , how many coats if clear coat do you use

 

[chawk_man]

Detailed instructions are on the can. Also, I think Jamestown Distributors has instructions on their site. I don't recall well, but I don't think you need to rough it up between coats, and I recall that it dries rather quickly - something like 3 hours between coats. Clear coat depends what you overcoat it with. If Honda oyster white, then two coats should do the job.