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Alan Therrien
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Initially Posted - 01/16/2005 :  14:38:35  Show Profile
The paint on my five year old Evinrude outboard prop has bubbled. I suspect it's the result of occasional cavitation. I sanded the old paint off (the prop is aluminum), and the prop itself is still in good condition.

Is there a special type of paint I should use to repaint the prop? Can I use the same touch up paint I use on the lower unit?

I realize that a good primer coat is important, and that the primer and paint will adhere best if the two are formulated to be used together. I just don't know if a special paint is made for props that would better withstand the stress of the cavitation process.
Alan Therrien
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 01/16/2005 :  14:51:05  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Is there really a reason to paint it? I would go to Home Depot and look at the MANY different kinds of Rustoleum spray products, they have really broadened their product line lately.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 01/16/2005 :  16:38:39  Show Profile
Most marine dealers/stores will have the proper aluminum-compatible primers and matching factory paint... (if you're inclined to make it 'Bristol'). A quick West Marine search on 'outboard paint'... yields Tempo paint at $13/can.
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PZell
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Response Posted - 01/17/2005 :  12:37:07  Show Profile
Last year touched up my props with some spray paint from WM that was specially formulated
for lower units. Believe it was a Mercury product. Anyway, it wore off in short order.
Looked good for the season start.
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Alan Therrien
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Response Posted - 01/17/2005 :  16:20:15  Show Profile
Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions. Paul, It sounds like you experienced the problem I anticipated - the paint wore off quickly. Did you use an aluminum primer? How many coats did you spray on?
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PZell
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Response Posted - 01/17/2005 :  17:19:06  Show Profile
I just cleaned 'em up and painted them. Put on a couple of coats. Probably
not the most efficient, but looked good for a while. Paint had originally
peeled back from a couple of blade tips a ways, so just cleaned it up and
painted.
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