elgin paint

[ronboonville]

I am looking for a green that would be suitable for a 1951 elgin 5hp. Not ny marine, something affordable.

[bobw]

If you want something more affordable than NY Marine or Effanco paints, Rustoleum #7737-830 Satin Spruce Green was the color usually recommended for the 1949-51 Elgins. That color may be discontinued now, so some folks use Rustoleum Hunter Green or Forest Green but those are darker than the original Elgin color.

I’m sure an Elgin expert can weigh in on this.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[jim-moffatt]

THe Spruce green is still available at Lowes, Home Depot and possibly Wallmart.

[ronboonville]

Found it and it looks great, Thanks!

[Buccaneer]

Nice, Looks close enough to me!

Prepare to be boarded!

[bobw]

Outstanding, looks great. A very close match to the factory original color. After posting my response about the Spruce Green last night, I happened to see it in my local hardware store this morning. Glad to see it was available again as I know it had been discontinued several years ago.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[bobw]

So how did your final paint job turn out? Pics??

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

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