I wasn't happy with the gloss level on my engine paint either so I sprayed a clear coat (gloss) over the top and it made the paint really shinny! I couldn't get a perfect match to the original evinrude but got pretty close...I'm sure your work is better than mine though! FYI, I used automotive custom tinted aerosol paint from Oreilly's. I think I spent about $50 total so can't really complain too much anyway. Zinc Chromate primer was the most expensive part at $14 for the super large can. Used two cans of paint and two of clear. Didn't repaint the lower plastic shroud...although in hindsight I should have done it at the same time.
). But my "inspiration comment" certainly stands with regard to your build as well as others here. I'm sure your engine looks fine, and not much that we're doing is irreversible, if you're not happy with it "down the road".
