What type and color paint might this be? 1989 440 Convertible

[Southern Belle]

Hi All ya all,

I have a 89 440... love this boat! There are graphics and cosmetic fiberglass panels on each side of the boat that I want/need to paint. Does anyone have any idea what color this was originally or what modern type of paint might work the best? It is a slightly metallic looking charcoal gray....

 

[Strypes]

Hello! I cannot answer your questions, but I wanted to comment on your beautiful boat!

Awesome! It's a beauty!

 

[fwebster]

I think it is a single stage automotive acrylic enamel.


i had a 390EC with painted inserts on the arch that eventually faded to the point of embarrassment. I got an Interlux top coat product and had poor results with it……lots of fish eyes and lifting. I sanded it all to bare gelcoat and repainted the colored portion with a PPG 2 part acrylic enamel and it lasted much better than the factory finish.

One thing I an sure of is that trying to match that color or do spot repairs isn't going to work because the OEM paint fades like crazy.

 

[Southern Belle]

Well thank you very much! I am quite proud of it! The interior is in fantastic shape and it runs out like a dream! Now if I could just figure out how to get my husband to want to fish more and golf less!!!

:thumbsup:

 

[1956olds]

Try Imron paint from ppg,i think they will be able to match that color and it will last a long time.