outdrive paint
 

Anyone know if there is a source for Phantom Black in pints or quarts to allow for minor touch ups? Sprays are tough to use for those situations, I have found. Does the paint contain additives that make it different or could I use black Imron? Thanks, Steve

This is what is on the Mercury Racing website:


Is there a factory authorized repainting procedure for my sterndrive?
Yes, Mercury Racing has a refinishing procedure available. For best results we recommend this procedure be performed professionally.

Refinishing procedure:

This procedure should be used in refinishing MerCruiser sterndrives and transom plates. This procedure will provide the most durable paint system available in the field. The listed materials should be purchased from a local DITZLER AUTOMOTIVE finish supply outlet. The minimum packaged quantity of each material shown is sufficient to refinish several sterndrives and transom assemblies.

1 QT. DX-533 Alumiprep #33 metal preparation
1 QT. DX-503 Alodine #1201 conversion coating
1 QT. DP-40 Non sanding Epoxy Primer zinc chromate primer
1 QT. DP-401 Catalyst for DP-40
1 QT. DAR-9000 Acrylic Enamel-black topcoat
1 Pt. DXR-80 Delthane Ultra-additive for acrylic enamel
1 QT. DTR-602 Acrylic Enamel Reducer-temperature range 70-90 degree F.

PROCEDURE:

Scuff sand to remove all blistered paint and roughen factory finish. Remove sanding dust.
Follow manufacturer's recommendations and instructions on the individual containers.
Apply DX-533 (Alumiprep #33) to clean and condition the aluminum.
Apply DX-503 (Alodine #1201) brush on chemical conversion coating for aluminum.
The DP-40 (Epoxy Chromate Primer) mixed with DP-401 Catalyst can now be applied. A .75 mil film build is recommended.
NOTE: Allow 30 minute induction period for permeation of the epoxy chromate primer and the catalyst prior to application.
The topcoat consists of DAR-9000 Acrylic Enamel Black and the DXR-80 Delthane Ultra additive, and DTR-602 Reducer. It is a polyurethane acrylic enamel system which provides fast drying, durability, high resistance to corrosion and good color and gloss retention.
The type of spray gun used will determine the proper reduction ratio IMPORTANT: DO NOT use any type of aerosol spray paints, as the paint will not properly adhere to the surface, nor will the coating be sufficiently thick to resist future paint blistering. NOTE: DO NOT PAINT SACRIFICIAL ANODES.

I have used this for years, in the water for 4 months, I just scuff and top coat the black every year...They look almost as good coming out at the end of the year as they do going in..Ken