Repainting an Aluminum Propeller?
 

I want to repaint my aluminum prop. What kind of paint do they
ordinarily use to paint props? Would spray paint work?

-- John

John Davison wrote:
: I want to repaint my aluminum prop. What kind of paint do they
: ordinarily use to paint props? Would spray paint work?

: -- John

Yep. Also, you could go to a boat store and get spray paint that is labeled
by the Mercury/OMC manufacturer and get a good color match if you want
to be precise.

"John Davison" wrote in message
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I want to repaint my aluminum prop. What kind of paint do they
ordinarily use to paint props? Would spray paint work?

-- John

I've painted many props in my day, and spray paint will work fine. Just make
sure you prep the surface well (sand, clean with denatured alcohol, and
prime), and use a high quality gloss, letting dry completely between coats,
in a low humidity environment (I've had 4 coat paint jobs last 4 years).

Good luck.


--
-Netsock

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On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 14:44:51 -0400, "Netsock" wrote:


"John Davison" wrote in message
. com...
I want to repaint my aluminum prop. What kind of paint do they
ordinarily use to paint props? Would spray paint work?

-- John

I've painted many props in my day, and spray paint will work fine. Just make
sure you prep the surface well (sand, clean with denatured alcohol, and
prime), and use a high quality gloss, letting dry completely between coats,
in a low humidity environment (I've had 4 coat paint jobs last 4 years).

Good luck.

Heed this man - he speaketh true.

Take care.

Tom

"The beatings will stop when morale improves."
E. Teach, 1717