Painting

Painting the sterndrive and underwater hull

General

Most countries have introduced legislation controlling the use of anti-fouling agents. In some cases these agents are completely forbidden for use on leisure craft. In these cases ask your Volvo Penta dealer for advice about alternative methods.

IMPORTANT! Find out what regulations apply to the use of anti-fouling agents.

Sterndrive

The paintwork is part of the drive’s anti-corrosion protection and it is therefore important that any paintwork damage is remedied.

Sand down metal surfaces lightly using a 120 grade paper and a finer grade for painted surfaces. Wash off using thinners or similar. Any pores in the surface should be filled and sanded down.

Paint using Volvo Penta original primer and topcoat. Let the paint dry.

The drive should be painted with Volvo Penta antifouling to prevent fouling. Apply according to the instructions on the packaging.

IMPORTANT! The sacrificial anodes on the drive must not be painted.

Underwater hull

Anti fouling agent containing copper oxide can increase the risk of galvanic corrosion and therefore should never be used.

IMPORTANT! Never paint all the way forward to the shield, this can increase the risk of galvanic corrosion. Leave an area of 10 mm (1/2”) around the shield unpainted.