As someone that makes stickers; soak the sticker and surface with a water / dish soap mix. This will allow you to "float" the sticker. If the sticker gets tacky, simply lift the sticker and spray more water/soap mix. Once the sticker is where you want it use a squeegee or plastic card to work out the air bubbles . Finish by using a heat gun (or hair dryer) to cause the glue to bond to the surface.
I appreciate you taking the time to make a video. I’m doing the same thing on my 70 hp Johnson and taping the stickers on first is a great idea. I’ll definitely be trying to do the same. Thanks!
Next time you’re painting a car or a cowl like this and want to keep the seal in place adjacent to where you’re painting, insert a 6mm rope under the seal to lift the edge and allows you to paint to the underside of the seal rather than trying your cut a hard masked edge. Also, all those scratches, cracks and chips that are showing up in your colour coat are easy to get rid of using high build primer and rub down with 400. Paint is for colour, not filling in imperfections that the primer should have filled. Doesn’t need to be any finer than 400 -600 or you’ll make it too smooth and paint won’t stick. Lots of clear coat with the orange peel rubbed off and polished will look bling.
well done, the sticker removal is best done with Cotton Wadding like Nevr-Dull. I did mine and I loved the idea that it's not perfect. These aren't show pieces they are things to be enjoyed. Your job was an A quality job. Yes for another 4 hours you'd have gotten A+ but in 6 months on the water It won't matter. I did an A job on mine and I had large birds sit on it and scratch the hell out of the engine cowl so I have to do it again. I'll do the same thing as last time and it will be just fine. Right Job and Right attitude.
Great to see some "doing " videos again Matt. Just a cautionary bit of advice though, try to avoid scraping towards your supporting hand. One slip and that safety scraper could quickly sever an artery. We can't have that happening. need you to be continuing your vlogs
Thanks for the kind words Joe! I 100% agree and definitely should have been more aware of this (I think I even joke in the video not to copy my technique). I'll be much more careful in future!
Joe Horvat i did exactly that doing exactly this. 12 stitches, 4 internal stitches, and couple months of therapy for my god damn fingers lol. Went to the bone in my pointer finger. You only make mistakes like that once!!!
Use a razor sharp chisel instead much better control and laquer thinner overtop of a cleaning product for removing epoxies I enjoy your videos you do great work man
That heater will not melt the rubber! Really a spectacular job, it certainly compliments the hull. All that remains is an outfit in similar scheme to scare away sharks 🦈... Cheers 🍻 Hope to see you soup up the boat, it was moving well, and must have way better mileage than a jet ski.
Hi Matt, I really like your video on outboard cowl refinishing. You mentioned using "Bogg" several times, I tried to find something by that name here in the States without any luck. Is there another common name for that product? Thanks in advance Matt. Cheers, -Scott
Typically yes, but in this case the pieces aren't individually cut out, this is actually one complete piece. The only negative of the supplier and the custom design!
Hi Trevor, if I'm honest, I can't actually remember. I think I sourced a decal company that do motorbike/boat motor decals aftermarket, and just sent them an email to see if they could do my design. That's probably your best bet!
nice vid, tho my only gripe is, do it once, do it properly :) the bogged up area could have been filled once more time and a primer filler should take care of the scratches ., nice outcome tho, would love to be able to design and cut my own stickers for mine
Why do you have an elevator in your kitchen? Just kidding. I assume that's the pantry or something. I also assume that "bog" is the same as what we refer to as Bondo here in the states (2-part plastic body filler). Either which way, that's a sexy cowling. Good job.
I enjoyed this and learned from it. However, the video is misnamed. It is not about "how to paint and restore your outboard motor". It is about how to paint and restore your outboard motor COWLING. The real work lies in the task of degreasing the midsection and gearcase, sanding all that and getting it ready to paint. The cowling is easy compared to the rest.
looks good great job
Redoing my 9.9 Evinrude and really needed this video. THANK YOU!
As someone that makes stickers; soak the sticker and surface with a water / dish soap mix. This will allow you to "float" the sticker. If the sticker gets tacky, simply lift the sticker and spray more water/soap mix. Once the sticker is where you want it use a squeegee or plastic card to work out the air bubbles . Finish by using a heat gun (or hair dryer) to cause the glue to bond to the surface.
Never apply a sticker to a dry surface.
I appreciate you taking the time to make a video. I’m doing the same thing on my 70 hp Johnson and taping the stickers on first is a great idea. I’ll definitely be trying to do the same. Thanks!
Dude...........I just bought a used 40 Yamaha........Thaaaaank you Fine Sir!!
You designed your own stickers??? That's so legit!!!
You sound like Garry vee I was waiting for have you heard of nfts 🤣🤣 good video mate
Very enjoyable my friend.I will be attempt installing graphics this week. Your video was excellent. Best wishes from Newport R.I. USA
Thank you Paul!
Looks like a fun project drinking a few beers in the garage 👍🏼good job!!
Next time you’re painting a car or a cowl like this and want to keep the seal in place adjacent to where you’re painting, insert a 6mm rope under the seal to lift the edge and allows you to paint to the underside of the seal rather than trying your cut a hard masked edge. Also, all those scratches, cracks and chips that are showing up in your colour coat are easy to get rid of using high build primer and rub down with 400. Paint is for colour, not filling in imperfections that the primer should have filled. Doesn’t need to be any finer than 400 -600 or you’ll make it too smooth and paint won’t stick. Lots of clear coat with the orange peel rubbed off and polished will look bling.
Thanks for sharing. I'm about to do the same with my Honda 50, so seeing how you did your Yamaha is really helpful to me.
No worries!
Good job Matt. Makes me want to do my own and I would if it wasnt brand new lol.
well done, the sticker removal is best done with Cotton Wadding like Nevr-Dull. I did mine and I loved the idea that it's not perfect. These aren't show pieces they are things to be enjoyed. Your job was an A quality job. Yes for another 4 hours you'd have gotten A+ but in 6 months on the water It won't matter. I did an A job on mine and I had large birds sit on it and scratch the hell out of the engine cowl so I have to do it again. I'll do the same thing as last time and it will be just fine. Right Job and Right attitude.
thanks, you made this job look very do-able, will be doing it on my old Mariner 40 later
Really enjoyed watching this and such a tidy garage. 👌
Very well done video !! Hello and thank you from SW . Louisiana.
Great work looking forward to watching more of your vids
Cheers!
The clearcoat seems to be satin or flat originals have high gloss but overal you did ok for what YOU wanted
Great to see some "doing " videos again Matt. Just a cautionary bit of advice though, try to avoid scraping towards your supporting hand. One slip and that safety scraper could quickly sever an artery. We can't have that happening. need you to be continuing your vlogs
Thanks for the kind words Joe! I 100% agree and definitely should have been more aware of this (I think I even joke in the video not to copy my technique). I'll be much more careful in future!
Joe Horvat i did exactly that doing exactly this. 12 stitches, 4 internal stitches, and couple months of therapy for my god damn fingers lol. Went to the bone in my pointer finger. You only make mistakes like that once!!!
I did it with a gas torch. Really helpfull
awesome buddy, good job
Hey bro, great vid. Would love to see some fishing and general boating. Nice
How much did this cost, also where did you find the software or program for stickers? Thanks. Good video..
Use a razor sharp chisel instead much better control and laquer thinner overtop of a cleaning product for removing epoxies I enjoy your videos you do great work man
what color of paint for the motor?
That heater will not melt the rubber!
Really a spectacular job, it certainly compliments the hull.
All that remains is an outfit in similar scheme to scare away sharks 🦈...
Cheers 🍻
Hope to see you soup up the boat, it was moving well, and must have way better mileage than a jet ski.
Which graphics design suite are you using? I'm looking at doing custom decals also ;)
I used Adobe Fireworks to make that, but if you’re proficient with any creative suite you’ll be able to do the same.
Who do you use for the cowling stickers?
How about putting a clear coat over the top of the decals....ever tried that idea?
I wondered that as well. Not sure if the paint would stick to it or not
How did the paint hold up after being exposed to the elements? Do you still have it 4 years on?
Yes, the paint held up surprisingly well after being exposed to the elements! I still have it and it looks as good as new even after 4 years.
What about the rest of the outboard, did you paint that?
So you didn't paint the lower unit? Just the hood?
Hi Matt,
I really like your video on outboard cowl refinishing. You mentioned using "Bogg" several times, I tried to find something by that name here in the States without any luck. Is there another common name for that product?
Thanks in advance Matt.
Cheers,
-Scott
No worries Scott - look up “selleys knead it aqua” - you’ll have something like it over there.
What do you use for the fix the small hole?
You forgot the clearcote...
Lol you are aware that the clear part of the decal is supposed to be pulled off right ?
Typically yes, but in this case the pieces aren't individually cut out, this is actually one complete piece. The only negative of the supplier and the custom design!
Great video I just followed this to redo my 15 year old Yamaha 40 vetol cover.
Would love to know where you got the stickers mad up
Hi Trevor, if I'm honest, I can't actually remember. I think I sourced a decal company that do motorbike/boat motor decals aftermarket, and just sent them an email to see if they could do my design. That's probably your best bet!
@@MattKellyFishing found a place all done.
Discontinueddecals.com
@@trevorcourt2306 where did you get you decals from Trevor?
nice vid, tho my only gripe is, do it once, do it properly :) the bogged up area could have been filled once more time and a primer filler should take care of the scratches ., nice outcome tho, would love to be able to design and cut my own stickers for mine
Why do you have an elevator in your kitchen? Just kidding. I assume that's the pantry or something. I also assume that "bog" is the same as what we refer to as Bondo here in the states (2-part plastic body filler). Either which way, that's a sexy cowling. Good job.
are you in uk?
What is bogging, and is that an elevator behind you?
The bog is called "selleys knead it - aqua", and yep, it is!
@@MattKellyFishing Thanks! I think it's called plumbers epoxy over here.
You should wear some latex gloves. Keeps finger oil to a minimum...
I enjoyed this and learned from it. However, the video is misnamed. It is not about "how to paint and restore your outboard motor". It is about how to paint and restore your outboard motor COWLING. The real work lies in the task of degreasing the midsection and gearcase, sanding all that and getting it ready to paint. The cowling is easy compared to the rest.
... remove the backing sheets.
F
boog?
These adds make the video unwatchable
I sure hate to see you doing this without some sort of breathing protection :/
Yeah I should have had a property respirator on. Live and learn! I’ll do that again next time.