DIY 15hp Johnson cleaning and painting / D-Kustoms /

[@mikedurhan9941]

It's hard to beat listening to some obsolete sounding disco music when painting an outboard motor. I do my best work under those conditions. Seriously, thanks for a great "how-to" video. Much appreciated.

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

:)

[@Water_2_Woods]

Did you have to add any thinner to the rustoelum paint to spray it in a gun?

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

No, I didn’t use any paint thinners.

[@niktah223]

How many different rustoileum paints are there? Which one should I buy if I plan on doing the same job you did in this video?

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

Just a regular rust oleum paint. It located right by spray paint rust oleums.

[@jameshenry9874]

Nice work! I plan to do my '61 Johnson 5.5 this summer. Did you have any concerns or issues related to spraying the power washer on the engine power head itself? I was a little nervous watching as I was unaware this was alright to do.

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

James Henry hi, just put anything into carburetor or just avoid to spray there. I didn’t spray where it suck the air. Before starting engine, just spin it slowly. If some water got into cylinder, it will go out thru open exhaust valve. I always pressure wash motors and never had an issues.

[@Sergio-gm4gv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

Np

[@flintbarnes9291]

Does it not damage anything pressure washing the engine like that?

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

Well I covered the air inlet for a carburetor. Other then that it’s ok...... I do all my cars the same way,

[@psychodad4634]

Nice job! What grit sandpaper did you use to scuff the outboard for painting?

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

K B hi, 220 sand paper and then rustoilum paint from homedepot. Paint thick so covers deep scratches

[@psychodad4634]

D- KUSTOMS GARAGE Awesome! Thank you for the quick response. My Johnson 150 needs repainting. I have to clean off the oil/fuel mix black residue and then repaint. Your video helps.

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

K B thanks. Just follow how I did. Honestly it took me with video like 4-5hrs. Sanding takes the most time.

[@brockthomson36]

What kind of paint did you use?

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

Rustoleum paint from HomeDepot.

[@kewkew2]

You used rust-oleum paint in your paint gun? Why not just use spray cans? How and what did you mix the paint with?

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

With a gun it’s a thicker coat and more glossy with a much less paint runs!! Just a regular rust oleum with a little bit of a paint thinner. Works best then a pray cans and way way cheaper.

[@maddiebrad77]

I should have known what to expect when I saw the two tone GMC Yukon.

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

Yukon??? It’s was a Suburban that it’s already made to Escalade. Check out my recent videos.

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

If you couldn’t find that recent video of 6door Escalade , let me know and I’ll send you a link. Bad paint job??

[@ct1762]

i would be careful not to get degreaser on the armature plate bearing and top main bearing!

[@aarons8168]

Are those on top of the head? If I want to degrease the lower bowl of the cowling am I ok?

[@ct1762]

@@aarons8168 oh no problems there. might want to remove or bag off the power pack. the armature plate is underneath the flywheel.

[@gmorosano]

Nice. My like is for you. for the next video I hope you use a tripod. please

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

This is old video, trying to make a videos from a camera close to the action!!!

[@Ariztid]

use a face mask when sanding.

[@DKUSTOMSGARAGE]

Yeah I had to....