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  • November 3, 2017 at 3:29 pm #8595
    davesko
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      Hi guys,just finished a nice running evinrude 6hp and starting on cosmetics, the cowl is very nice but someone did a 99 cent paint job on the mid section and lower unit. The paint is flaking off and you can rub it with your nail and it comes off. Paint under looks great. My question is there something I can use to speed up removal that won’t hurt the underlying paint? Because rubbing it off with my nail will take me an eternity. I have no idea how long it’s been painted like this but clearly there was no prep. Thanks in advance, Dave

      November 3, 2017 at 3:58 pm #66975
      twostroke
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        I’ve got a diesel/kerosene fired power washer that would quick work of that. Gotta’ GOOD coin-op car wash near you? That would probably do it.

        Jim

        I say "pardon me" a lot. I had a 20H, then raced open mod sleds.

        November 4, 2017 at 1:04 am #66994
        reivertom
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          Power wash it. If it comes off that easy, you might get a bunch off with just a good wash down. I have seen paint come off fairly easy if they didn’t do it right and prep it. You might even be able to do it at a good car wash if you don’t have a power washer.

          November 6, 2017 at 12:33 am #67069
          davesko
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            Thanks guys, guess I should have thought of the obvious. It worked great used a little detergent as well. Thanks again

            November 8, 2017 at 1:30 am #67136
            mr-asa
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              Power washing can damage the underlying paint as well. Be careful with it.

              I’d start with soap and a stiff-bristle brush, then move up to a hose that has a brass "fireman’s nozzle" on it. Start gentle, work up to stronger
              Greased Lightning and other ammonia-based detergents can help break up the newer paint as well

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