Sea Eagle Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm looking for some help on a problem with the paint on my 2003 150 Optimax.The dealer put some unprotected banding tape around the skeg of my motor two years ago when they shrink wrapped my boat and the wind and vibration over the winter wore the paint off of my skeg.The dealer has painted my skeg several times, but the paint keeps washing off. They have assured me that they are using the correct paint, but I wonder if there is a special aluminum primer that they need to be using?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericjeeper Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 But you can buy a rattle can of "etching primer" specifically for aluminum,magnesium.. Available at most auto parts stores that mix and sell paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luremaker Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Sounds like they are not wet sanding the old finish and priming it with the right stuff,I have painted for years auto and now spoons and if you don't do it right it will just come off.Are they clearing it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Eagle Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sounds like they are not wet sanding the old finish and priming it with the right stuff,I have painted for years auto and now spoons and if you don't do it right it will just come off.Are they clearing it ??Not sure, but I'm going to ask more specific questions about cleaning and priming when I take it in this year for winterization this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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