Service
Cowling Repair & Paint
Engine cowling repair, refinishing, and color matching.
What's included
What this service covers.
A tired cowling makes a well-maintained outboard look neglected. It's also the part of the engine most exposed to sun, spray, and the occasional knock from boarding or hoisting. Cowling repair and paint brings it back to the standard the rest of the engine deserves — factory colors, proper sheen, and a repair that holds up to real engine heat.
- Cracked or broken cowlings
- Faded or oxidized factory paint
- Chips, scratches, and peeling clear coat
- Mismatched prior repairs
Materials we use
- Structural fiberglass reinforcement materials for cracks
- Brand-matched marine topcoat systems (including metallic and tri-coat formulas)
- High-build primers rated for the substrate
- Heat-appropriate clearcoats for cowling service conditions
Our process
From damage assessment to finished repair.
Four steps. No surprises. You know what's happening at every stage, what it costs, and what to expect when you pick up the boat.
Step 01
Consultation
Send photos and a few details. We assess the damage honestly — including whether a quick fix is enough, or whether the right answer is a more involved structural repair.
Step 02
Prep
Strip back to sound material on a proper scarf. Identify and address the root cause, not just the visible damage. No cosmetic patches over structural problems.
Step 03
Repair
Rebuild with the correct cloth, mat, and resin schedule for the load path. Vinyl ester or epoxy where it matters; polyester only where it's the right call.
Step 04
Finish
Fair, prime, and refinish in color-matched gelcoat or marine paint. The repair should disappear into the surrounding surface under normal light.
Typical timeline: A typical cowling refinish runs 1–2 weeks including prep, cure, and polish. Structural repairs add a few days. Matching tri-coat or metallic formulas occasionally adds mix-and-test time up front.
Related work
Recent cowling repair & paint jobs.
Marina Transom Restoration
Full transom and rear deck restoration on a cruiser — finished with deep navy gelcoat, new teak-laid steps, polished stainless, and handed back at the marina.
Hull Refinish — Finished Handoff
Full hull refinish on a bowrider — factory-correct color match, crisp cap line, and a mirror-gloss finish ready to go back on the water.
Outboard Cowling Refinish
Outboard cowling repaired, refinished in factory-match silver with two-tone non-skid panels, and ready to reinstall on the engine.
Ready when you are
Get a real quote on your cowling repair & paint.
Send photos and a brief description. We'll come back with a straight answer on what it'll take and what it'll cost.