Mercury – Mariner Light Gray Enamel Spray Paint | OEM Touch-Up Finish | 12 oz Can | 80287814

Overview

Bring your outboard back to life with the same factory look it had when it left the showroom. The Mercury Marine 80287814 Mariner Light Gray Enamel Spray Paint is a perfect color match for 1985 and newer Mariner outboards and Tracker outboards with silver cowls. Designed for easy touch-ups and full refinishing jobs, this durable enamel restores your engine’s original shine while protecting against corrosion, salt, and sun exposure. One quick spray brings your motor back to looking like new.

Key Features

• Purpose: Touches up scratches, chips, and worn areas on engine cowls and housings.
• Color: Light gray enamel — factory match for 1985 and newer Mariner finishes.
• Performance: Provides a smooth, glossy coat that resists fading and corrosion.
• Durability: Built to handle exposure to UV rays, fuel, and saltwater.
• Ease of Use: Convenient 12 oz spray can applies evenly for quick touch-ups or full repainting.

Engine & Boat Compatibility

• Mariner outboards (1985 and newer)
• Not for: 1994 and newer top cowls, 1994+ lower cowls on 8/9.9/15HP, 75HP+, or 1997 3.0L Offshore models
• Tracker outboards with silver cowls

Performance & Real-World Benefits

The 80287814 enamel paint gives your outboard a clean, professional look while protecting metal and plastic surfaces from corrosion and wear. Its tough finish resists chipping and peeling, even after exposure to heat and water.

Whether you’re touching up small dings or refinishing an entire engine housing, this OEM paint provides a seamless match and a finish that lasts. It dries fast, sprays evenly, and keeps your motor looking sharp season after season.

Why Choose Mercury OEM

The Mercury 80287814 is a genuine factory paint, formulated to perfectly match Mariner and Tracker finishes. Unlike generic marine paints, it’s designed to bond to Mercury coatings and stand up to marine environments.

Mercury’s OEM paint is UV-stable, fuel-resistant, and corrosion-proof — tested under real boating conditions to ensure long-lasting color and protection. Using OEM paint guarantees your repair looks factory-fresh and lasts just as long.

FAQ

Q1: What engines does this color match?
It matches 1985 and newer Mariner outboards (with specific exceptions) and Tracker silver-cowled outboards.

Q2: What color is it?
A light gray enamel, identical to the original Mariner factory finish.

Q3: How large is the can?
Each spray can holds 12 ounces — enough for several touch-ups or a small repaint.

Q4: Can I use it over primer?
Yes — for best results, use a Mercury or Quicksilver primer before applying the enamel.

Q5: Why choose OEM over standard paint?
OEM paint matches Mercury’s factory color exactly and provides superior adhesion and protection in marine conditions.