Paint for 2000, 150HP SaltWaterII Engine Cowl

[Dan Duda]

Greetings:

My 2520 has been sitting in the sun for 10 years and the cowls on both engines have succumbed to UVs; the original paint is faded and the decals are pretty much gone. My winter projects deal mostly with cosmetic needs and the cowls top the list.

I have the decals, I've located a good body shop that will apply the primer, paint and clearcoat at a reasonable price. Problem: The Colorite spray cans might be o.k. for touch-up, but aren't what's needed for this project; getting a quart of the Yamaha OEM paint, code 5547 is insanely expensive according to my local Yammie dealer. Try $203 for a quart!

Question: has anyone tacked a project like this and, if so, how did you handle the paint challenge?

Regards,

Dan

 

[Bryan 2530]

Change the color, customize it.

Go with black or grey automotive.

 

[Brent]

I need a can of spray paint for touchups. What is the color number?

 

[Dan Duda]

The touch-up paint number is Colorite 5547

Dan

 

[Brent]

thanks

http://www.colorrite.com/product/yamaha ... 2-1843.cfm
one half pint is $87

 

[Brent]

Nope but would try xylene carefully with face and hand protection

I am over sticker shock after purchasing several Yamaha engine parts
It is what it is

Thank goodness for Andy at SIM and 9.95 shipping instead of by weight.

 

[Megabyte]

I guess my next step will be to take the cowl to a paint dealer and get a lazer analysis to see if it can be closely matched with a blend of automotive paint. On a related note, I've been able to remove the old decals without too much trouble using a heatgun and putty knife. Removing the adhesive, however, is proving to be a challenge. Neither mineral spirits, acetone, lacquer thinner or "Goo" will cut this stuff, Does anyone have a clue about what will work as a solvent to dissolve the adhesive?

An automotive body shop can color match, if that is what you want. Otherwise, go with an automotive color of your choice!
That same body shop can remove the adhesive. They have the tools and the skills... :wink:

Take before and after photos!