Painting Procedures; Color Impregnated Top Cowls; Cleaning & Painting Aluminum Propellers & Gear Housings - Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual

Painting Procedures

Color Impregnated Top Cowls

The Model Year 2002 3 Liter V-6 EFI, 2.5 Liter Optimax and 3 Liter Optimax top cowls are
constructed of a new material in which the exterior color is impregnated to a depth of
approximately 1/16 in. (1.58 mm).
MAINTENANCE
The cowl can be cleaned using a mild non-abrasive soap. The surface luster can be pre-
served by using a non-abrasive automotive polish (polish designed for clear coat finishes)
and buffing with a terry cloth type towel. Abrasive type polishes or cleaners should not
be used as they will damage the cowl finish.
REPAIR
Light scratches should be removed by using a non-abrasive automotive polish (polish de-
signed for clear coat finishes) and buffing with a terry cloth type towel. Abrasive type pol-
ishes should not be used as they will damage the cowl finish.
Medium scratches can be removed by using 600 to 1000 grit sandpaper. The surface lus-
ter can then be restored by using a non-abrasive automotive polish (polish designed for
clear coat finishes) and buffing with a terry cloth type towel. Abrasive type polishes should
not be used as they will damage the cowl finish.
For deep scratches or for those that penetrate through the exterior finish, automotive body
filler can be used to fill the damaged area. 600 to 1000 grit sand paper should be used
to smooth the surface area. It is then recommended that the entire cowl then be painted,
to achieve an even luster, using normal Mercury Marine approved paint and procedures.
Cleaning & Painting Aluminum Propellers & Gear Housings
Avoid serious injury from flying debris. Avoid serious injury from airborne par-
ticles. Use eye and breathing protection with proper ventilation.
PROPELLERS
1. Sand the entire area to be painted with 3M 120 Regalite Polycut or coarse Scotch-
Brite, disc or belts.
2. Feather edges of all broken paint edges. Try not to sand through the primer.
3. Clean the surface to be painted using PPG Industries DX330 Wax and Grease Re-
mover or equivalent (Xylene or M.E.K.).
4. If bare metal has been exposed, use Quicksilver's Light Gray Primer.
5. Allow a minimum of 1 hour dry time and no more than 1 week before applying the finish
coat.
6. Apply the finish coat using Quicksilver's EDP Propeller Black.
90-883728 JULY 2001
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