Yamaha Motors

[Bob Meola]

Don"t know if anyone can help I have twin 225 Yamahas on my 2005 265 Express. Does anyone know where can get paint to match want to touch up cowlings ?
Thanks

 

[Captain TJ]

I would bet Yamaha can give you a paint code to get it made up anywhere but be careful not to damage the decals because I understand those are really expensive. Good luck.

 

[drbatts]

If you are looking to repaint the cowlings, a local body shop may be able to match the paint too. Especially if it is faded.

 

[Fishtales]

Try SIM Yamaha on the web.

 

[seasick]

It is hard to match especially with the fading This paint may be your color

Amazon.com

The best approach is to repaint the whole cowling and masking off the decals. To do a factory new, job, you need to remove the decals and the plastic vent pieces (if removable) and strip the cowling, prime, sand, paint several coats, wet sand and clear coat. You will go through probably 4 cans of paint and two cans of primer per motor. It is a big job. Then you need to buy new decals and as mentioned they are expensive.
So decide what quality of painting you want and go from there.
The body shop approach would be better but again the price can be high.

 

[Legend]

Colorite.com has a perfect paint for every year, Spray, jar and touch up pens - very helpful stpre

 

[Fishtales]

It's a constant battle IMHO. The paint is known to flake off the plastic parts over time. You'll always be fighting it if the boat is kept outside, on the hook or dock.