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  • March 10, 2023 at 12:34 pm #273683
    Boonie
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      Which colour would you guys normally paint first. Cream or Holiday bronze. Last 2 tone I painted was a sea mist green and dull aluminum. Shot the green first then masked the next day and shot the dull aluminum right on top of green. Worked great. But that was the only 2 tone I have painted.

      so in short what’s the proper procedure for painting this cowl?

      March 10, 2023 at 3:53 pm #273689
      Bob Wight
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        On my ’56 cowl, I shot the Holiday Bronze first since it makes up the vast majority of the cowl.   Then I masked off the Bronze and shot the white trim.

        03-Starboard-Completed

        Bob

        1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
        1954 Johnson CD-11
        1955 Johnson QD-16
        1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
        1957 Evinrude 3022
        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."

        March 10, 2023 at 7:10 pm #273701
        Boonie
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          Canada Member

          Did you paint the underside of the cowl. If so what colour? Did you paint over the holiday bronze with the cream as it was ? ie no prep?

          March 10, 2023 at 7:25 pm #273702
          Bob Wight
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            Yes, I painted the cowl interior Holiday Bronze.   While painting the exterior Bronze, I only applied a light coat over the side “wings” that receive the cream accent.  Prior to painting the wings,  I used steel wool to remove most of the bronze (nearly down to the primer) then shot the cream accent.

            Bob

            1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
            1954 Johnson CD-11
            1955 Johnson QD-16
            1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
            1957 Evinrude 3022
            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."

            March 10, 2023 at 7:37 pm #273703
            fleetwin
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              US Member

              Cool!

              March 11, 2023 at 3:35 pm #273721
              Boonie
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                Canada Member

                Well bob that cowl looks awful nice! I have to ask, did you paint the 30 with a brush?

                March 11, 2023 at 3:51 pm #273723
                Bob Wight
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                  US Member

                  Maybe there’s an easier way, but I used a thin-line vinyl tape to mask off the outer edge of the medallion and the “30” then used an Exacto knife to trim the edges, then spray painted the cream.  Pretty meticulous work – one medallion came out really nice on the first try but the other one took maybe 3 attempts.

                  Bob

                  1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
                  1954 Johnson CD-11
                  1955 Johnson QD-16
                  1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
                  1957 Evinrude 3022
                  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."

                  March 12, 2023 at 10:08 am #273745
                  Tubs
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                    Bob,
                    Your motor cover looks at least as
                    good as new and probably better. On my
                    desk top I can click on the image and click
                    on it again to expand it where I can
                    really see the detail. Just outstanding.
                    Tubs

                    A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

                    March 12, 2023 at 4:04 pm #273762
                    Bob Wight
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                      US Member

                      Tubs – thanks for the note.    There was some slight orange peel texture on the top of the cowl but overall I was very happy with it.   Taping the edges is always the biggest challenge.   I sold that motor some time ago to a young man who seemed like someone who would take excellent care of it.

                      Bob

                      1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
                      1954 Johnson CD-11
                      1955 Johnson QD-16
                      1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
                      1957 Evinrude 3022
                      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."

                      March 12, 2023 at 8:52 pm #273787
                      labrador-guy
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                        Great job Bob!  Can I send you my Evinrude?

                        dale

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