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jlannutti
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Initially Posted - 01/29/2009 : 09:54:31

Anyone have any advice regarding the re-painting of an engine cover. I have a '98 Honda 9.9 4 stroke (Old style cover). When I purchased Gracie the engine came with her and it (I'm touching wood here, runs like a top)The old paint was blistered and flaking in a few spots when I got it and has continued to deteriorate. I purchased a can of Honda Grey and a can of Honda clearcoat. I intend to order a new set of decals as well in order to get it looking original.

Here is my question. Has anyone used paint remover to get the old paint off? Will it harm the fiberglass? The old paint does not seen to come off with fine sandpaper and I don't want to go to too aggressive a paper in order to keep a high gloss, scratch free end product. I even tried a wet paper 400 grit to feather the edges of the flaked area but that was not successful and reinforced to me what I already knew...the old paint must go. Any tips?
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Joe

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bear
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Response Posted - 01/29/2009 : 10:06:40

I have a "95 Honda 4 stroke and I let the condition of the exterior
cover deteriorate so it wasn't presented as an item considered for theft because how shiny it was. JMTCW

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 01/29/2009 : 10:48:24

Joe,
You might consider feathering the edges and painting with a sandable automotive primer and repeating the process until you get the smoothness desired. Or you could use a gel type paint remover and pay close attention so it does not attack the fiberglass under the paint. That can be tricky but an engine cover has a relatively small amount of space so it might be doable. Good luck.

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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 01/29/2009 : 16:16:24

I repainted the cover on an older 35 evinrude for my net boat. I sanded the cover with 360 wet and dry paper and then finished with 400. Keep the hood wet with water as you sand, this keeps the paper from stopping up. Did not remove all the old paint, just feathered out the rough spots and sprayed. Remember to do several light coats to avoid any runs.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/29/2009 : 21:36:47

Is it really fiberglass, or HDPE (or similar molded plastic)? If you're thinking about using a stripper, I think you should verify that.

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