dull silver paint on QD-15
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Mumbles.
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February 15, 2021 at 5:41 pm #230876
does anyone know of an inexpensive match to the Johnson dull silver paint used on the 1954 models?
Also – I have leftover green seahorse paint from my 1955 RD-17 restore project. is it the same green paint that was used on the 1954 models?thanks.
February 15, 2021 at 6:25 pm #2308801954 and 1955 use the same Seahorse Green. If you don’t want the 54 Dull Aluminum from North York Marine, I found the Cast Coat Aluminum from Dupli-color is a pretty close match but not as glossy a finish.
Bob
1954 Johnson CD-11
1956 Johnson RD-18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1959 Johnson QD-20
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18"Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project."
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bobw.
February 16, 2021 at 12:24 pm #230969thank you!
I’ll check it out.February 16, 2021 at 1:56 pm #230974Like bobw says, the cast aluminum paint leaves a rather rough or porous finish. I save it for mag plates and carbs but Valspar Plasti Kote makes a nice dull aluminum paint in lacquer which leaves a smoother finish. T-41 is the Plasti Kote part number.
February 19, 2021 at 6:29 pm #231291And the plastikote matches well?
February 19, 2021 at 9:50 pm #231463Mumbles, How are you finding the Plastikote T-41 holding up? Do you use it for the whole motor or just certain parts?
February 20, 2021 at 8:56 am #231669Were can you purchase
Plastikote T – 41 dull
Aluminum spray paint?February 20, 2021 at 10:26 am #231785Nobody seems to stock it at the moment. I found a store online that said they had it but when I stopped in this morning to buy it they in fact did not have it. I sent an email to the company so we’ll see if they are even in business anymore.
February 20, 2021 at 11:46 am #231815I get the T-41 at my local auto supply and if it or any other color I want isn’t in stock, they can order it in as they deal with Valspar products. As for durability, it’s like any other spray can paint and will scratch if treated rough. Valspar is a major player in paint and I use their base/clear automotive paints now instead of DuPont.
February 20, 2021 at 11:50 am #231817You know you’re in trouble when you can’t find it on amazon or ebay.
February 20, 2021 at 1:29 pm #231825when I use it on my mercury’s I just dust it on . can be just dusted on to touch up latter.
February 20, 2021 at 2:01 pm #231831I guess I was more wondering about if fuel is spilled on the lacquer ( as in tank/carb/powerhead) will it bubble up the paint and destroy a painted motor or would it be fine if it’s cleaned up right away…I’ve seen some paint that is destroyed almost immediately.
February 22, 2021 at 10:26 am #231968I sent Plastikote/Valspar an email last week asking if the fact that we can’t find the T-41 Dull Aluminum paint was a temporary situation or if they were even in business anymore. I got this response this morning.
Dear Dan,
Thank you for taking the time to contact PlastiKote. We appreciate your interest in our products.
It has been discontinued. We are no longer making it.
I hope this information is helpful. Please respond back if you require additional assistance.
Regards,
Craig
So… I guess that color ? is not available anymore. Not sure if it’s the whole line of paint or the color only.
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