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    John Gragg
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      TD20 is 100% apart, degreased, cleaned, stripped and will be ready for paint shortly. I have ordered the correct paint color (rattlecan) from Vintage Outboard Paint.

      The question is do I add a coat of clear?

      Were they manufactured with the clear? ( Something tells me there was no such thing back then?)

      If not, I assume adding the clear gives the paint resistance to weathering and maybe fuel/oil?

      Sea King is much further away, but same questions there?

      Thanks!

      Best Regards,

      John Gragg
      RIverside, CA

      Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

      48 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
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      #281572
      Buccaneer
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        Personal preference if you want to “clear coat” your paint job.
        Pretty sure they were not originally CC.
        Not sure how fuel proof the paint from Vintage Outboard is,
        but I’ve put Duplicolor Engine Enamel Clearcoat over it,
        and had no problems. I’ve had good luck with Duplicolor being
        fuel resistant.
        I’ve also put CC over decals to help protect them.
        I’m sure it would look more original without the clear though…..
        Your choice.

        Prepare to be boarded!

        #281573
        John Gragg
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          I’ve heard great things about the duplicator, thank you. I think I’m going to do that.

          Thx again.

          BTW – I looked it up, the automotive industry didn’t start using two-stage paint until the 70s, so there’s that.

          I do want a little more protection than a rattle can would give though…

          Tgx

          Best Regards,

          John Gragg
          RIverside, CA

          Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

          48 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
          49 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
          48 Johnson TD20
          49 Johnson TD20
          54 Johnson QD15
          55 Johnson CD12
          57 Johnson RJE-19M
          57 Johnson RDE-19

          #281596
          Tubs
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            I have applied several spray can clear coat’s
            over paint and then put gas on them to see
            how resistant to fuel they are. This 1K Clear
            is the most resistant to fuel I have found in
            a spray can without a hardener. If I quickly
            wiped off any gas there was no damage but
            if left on for an extended length on time gas
            will affect the finish. Second was Rust-O-leum
            Custom. It also showed no damage if you
            immediately wiped off any spilled fuel but if left
            on it will affect the paint sooner than the 1K.
            Just have a cloth handy to wipe up any spills
            when filling a tank. Notice the Rust-O-leum
            says “Lacquer”. Not sure about the 1K. You
            should always test when mixing types & brand’s
            of paint as well as if a clear is compatible with
            your decals.
            Tubs
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            A "Boat House Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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