Engine Cowling Repair

[JA1000]

Hi

Fairly new around here, but have a damaged engine cowling and am looking to see if there are any suggestions for somewhere to repair it along the south coast. It has effectively been crushed slightly on tilt.

A replacement is close to £2000, insurance is a possibility but if a repair is below the excess I think it is a better option.

Thanks

[14148]

Hi,

Depending how badly the cowling has been damaged it could be easily repaired , resprayed and new cowling stickers put on at cost a lot less than £2000 I would have thought

[Dry Run]

HI.

I have a good contact that normally repairs and resprays for between £180-£300 depending on damage. What engine is it for|? I may have a spare one. If not, PM me and I'll letyou have the details of the guys that do mine.

Regards

Steve

[Pikey Dave]

Depending on the damage (you've not been very forthcoming&#128527 try a bumper/cosmetic car repairer. Cowls are similar material to plastic car bumpers & can be welded/filled/sanded/painted.


Sh1t happens

[Bucksribster]

Or if it is a common type, look on ebay for someone braking the same model

[spartacus]

£2,000 for a new engine cowl? I know replacement outboard parts can be expensive, but that's out of the park.

If the cowl is cracked, you can patch using a glass-fibre kit, including mat and resin, importantly doing this inside the cowl. Any imperfections outside can be levelled off with plastic padding filler. It's possible to respray with spray cans, but a body-shop will be able to achieve a factory finish.

What is expensive is replacement decals. I bought genuine Tohatsu decals for my engine. Not much change out of £100.

One other option is a genuine outboard cover. Most of the big manufacturers make bespoke covers to protect the engine from harmful UV sunlight. Look great in my opinion. Saves you respraying, after repair.

[nugent]

Most certainly repairable,

Most body shops should take this type of work on,,,,, guesstimate £250 plus yer decals from e bay

£2k chuff me that hurts

[spartacus]

Nice work nugent.

[A1an]

A pal of mine just finished these...

[bedajim]

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[Maximus]

In fairness they are a pretty easy fix if not smashed to bits... Most Smaller Body shops will do a decent job,for not too bigger buck,as they don't take up much room and can be in-fill jobs between bigger stuff..
I'd shop/phone around,you may have a pleasant surprise.
If you can source your own paint and Decals (and save them the grief) ..(lacquer won't be a problem) it'll help too.

[JA1000]

Thanks for all your responses all very useful information.