7.4 Horizon MPI Copper Logo Paint Source?

[mj_duell]

I have been working on my engines and have done all the maintenance I can think of. Its now time to clean them up a bit. I have the paint for the engine, pulleys, etc., but I cannot find a source for the intake logo copper color paint. I really would like to use OEM, but anything close would be good. I will be calling Mercruiser about this as well to see if they even have a touch up paint available. Just curious if anyone knows.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Sea Ray Mark]

I've used regular gold paint applied with a Q tip. Not the same shade as original but it was close and looked good. Mark

 

[jgoedd99]

This job is also on my to-do list, for a few years now. I have been keeping an eye out for copper color paint. Over the winter we were at a local store that has a lot of craft supplies and I found Testor's metallic copper paint (#1151). I believe that this should be a good match. I intend to paint with small fine tipped brushes. Not looking forward to it as it will be tedious, but will look a lot better.

JohnG

 

[mj_duell]

Thanks Guys,
I am wondering if Testors or other hobby paint will hold up well. It doesn't need to be a perfect match, but I really do not want to do this again for another 10 years or so. I called Mercruiser and they said its unavailable so I'll see what I can find. Testors is Enamel so it might be a good place to start.

--Mike

 

[Sea Ray Mark]

I found that the Testors paint doesn't hold up well if you spray your engines with WD40 or something similar. The WD takes the paint right off.

 

[mj_duell]

Hmmm... and I do, so that is not going to work. I have been looking into engine paint and I have found copper colors, but only in spray cans. I am sure that will work. The search continues.

--Mike

 

[Sea Ray Mark]

You can use spray can paint just need to spray into a cup to get a puddle of paint to apply with brush or Q tip or whatever.