Faded cowl decals can make an otherwise well-maintained outboard look years older than it is, so I looked into JLM Marine's Mercury 90 HP Outboards Motor Top Cowl Cove Decal Sticker Set.
This $54 kit covers part numbers 823417A00, 826321A00, 804857A00, and 881841A01, fitting 1999-2006 Mercury 90HP engines across JET, Optimax, FourStroke, and Saltwater variants. The vinyl is precision-cut and both UV- and saltwater-resistant, with a protective laminate layer over the print.
It's a peel-and-stick application with no trimming needed, manufactured under ISO9002 certification, and the print itself is rated fade-, fuel-, and solvent-resistant — all details that matter for something mounted on an engine cowl exposed to sun, spray, and the occasional fuel spill. It currently has 3 customer reviews, split 67% five-star and 33% three-star.
For boat owners looking to refresh a tired-looking outboard without a full repaint, this decal kit is a straightforward fix. Check out JLM Marine for this kit and their other marine decal sets. Browse JLM Marine's full lineup for current pricing.