Has anyone delved into where to buy Yamaha outboard factory paint from? I'm not wanting it in a spraycan as this is only touch-up paint. I need the actual paint so I can put it in a spray gun.
mmm, that would be hard to track down I would think. I know you can buy toch up paint for nearly every brand outboard but I know you can not buy after market generic Yamaha spray cans which are the exact same colour. Only genuine Yamaha spray cans offer the exact same color. I think its due to the metalic clor where as most other outboards are a simple colour, black, white, etc. mmm, you need paint, sounds like Steady has an idea in his head! good luck. -Boobs
Did a bit more research and came up with this , it's for american models but may give some idea http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/faq/viewfaqanswer/14/10/55/home.aspx Ozzy
An extract out of Ozzy's website links reads " the paint color code: 4D. Now look up Yamaha outboard motor paint colors on the ColorRite website. You’ll find 004D. That’s the color needed for the F90 outboard’s cowling. If you have any questions, call ColorRite at 1-800-736-7980 or Yamaha Customer Relations at 1-866-894-1626. The color on my can also reads Mar-Paint -00-4D" Current for 94 to current Cheers Garry
Yeah your right, I have a spray can and it's not real close to the original. As for "Steady has an idea"....it seems as I'm forced to do something with the paint work since my son (Ricky) dropped a rather large esky on top of the outboard and and cracked the Cowl. The positive side of it, he's a panel beater and has repaired it and now waiting for paint. I dont think it will be ready for the week-end so Ill have to put up with it in spray putty or he may use the spraycan and re-paint it later or he'll just have to airbrush a design on it which is what I want ultimately.
make him air brush it while he is at it! I have a spare cowling that fits a 40hp dont know if it is the safe size? Also I'm sure Roundy will lend you his outboard covers australia cowling cover if you want it for the weekend, again its for a 40hp but think it will fit. -Boobs
