1939 Evinrude Sportsman 2HP

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  • August 9, 2017 at 4:00 am #7851
    alvins
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      I have a 1939 Evenrude Sportsman model 4298 that I picked up and in the process of restoring it. With some effort I got it running, and now want to make it shine. It is in pretty good shape considering its age. It looks like it has the original paint and I would like to copy that. The paint looks like it was silver or standard metallic, but I would like to know what paint I should use to make it look original. I was thinking about using Silver |Engine paint but not sure. Thanks …………..Alvins

      August 9, 2017 at 4:30 am #62704
      outboardnut
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        August 9, 2017 at 4:34 am #62705
        garry-in-michigan
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          The original Evinrude paint came to the dealer as a quart of clear varnish and a half pint of powdered aluminum paste. It was mixed in that proportion as needed. The modern equivalent is aluminum Engine Enamel. . . 😀

          August 9, 2017 at 9:51 am #62708
          lyks2tinkr
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            Thanks for the great info Gary.

            NAPA has an engine enamel that’s named Cast Coat Aluminum that looks really good with a coat or two of engine clear coat.
            I’ve used them several times with great results.
            As always proper prep is key to good adhesion.

            August 10, 2017 at 3:59 am #62753
            alvins
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              Thanks for the info guys. I will go to NAPA and buy. I just finished a Firestone outboard with their engine paint and it came out really nice.

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