More pics of mint Johnson TN motor

[johnsonseamist]

[YoungElvis]

Hey Question for you…

I have a 1973 Johnson 9.5hp Motor. What is the Green Color on the lower part of the motor? I need to repaint mine. Yours looks great!
Harold

[johnsonseamist]

the same mist green as the top…the same

[bob-d]

Thanks for the shots.
When I restore a motor, I never clearcoat the paint because I feel it makes the paint look unnaturally shiny.
These pictures affirm my decision. The factory paint had a nice shine, but nothing over the top.
Bob D

[aquasonic]

bob-d wrote:

Thanks for the shots.
When I restore a motor, I never clearcoat the paint because I feel it makes the paint look unnaturally shiny.
These pictures affirm my decision. The factory paint had a nice shine, but nothing over the top.
Bob D

LLoyd L. used to go into great detail about his paint work. He would clear coat to protect the decals from fuel mix, but he would add a dulling agent to the clearcoat. This kept the finish from being overly glossy and more true to original.

Improvise-Adapt-Overcome

[labrador-guy]

Nice!!! Now I can show my honey how nice a couple motors would look in the kitchen!
YES………well maybe.

dale

[bob-d]

aquasonic wrote:

bob-d wrote:

Thanks for the shots.
When I restore a motor, I never clearcoat the paint because I feel it makes the paint look unnaturally shiny.
These pictures affirm my decision. The factory paint had a nice shine, but nothing over the top.
Bob D

LLoyd L. used to go into great detail about his paint work. He would clear coat to protect the decals from fuel mix, but he would add a dulling agent to the clearcoat. This kept the finish from being overly glossy and more true to original.

Great idea regarding the dulling agent. You get your protection, and a nice natural shine. Never thought about that.
Thanks,
Bob D

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