Touching up outboard

[sailbadthesinner]

the bottom fin on the outboard is now clean of paint having been through a few too many sandbanks whilst skiing
i had thought i could just spray it (white) with some car paint
is this best or do i need to buy some expensive primer and paint from the swindlery
boat is trailed and only on the mooring July and august
any ideas

 

[BarryH]

Just use an etch primer on the bare ali, Acid8 is available from most good car places, then coat with a compatible paint on top. Car paint should be fine. Use the Hycote acrylic stuff. Good coverage and a durable finish.

 

[sailbadthesinner]

thanks for that
just got to match the whites not easy when you are colour blind