wax on wax off?

[Mattman]

Ok,
You all know I'm looking to paint my 1100 because the paint is so faded on the top of the tank. Well here's the thing. I was checking to see how much gas I have in it, Becuase my gas gauge works occationally, and I spilt a couple drops of fuel on the tank where it's faded. I don't want anything else to happen to the tank so I ran in side got a paper towel with some water to clean it up. Well where the gas hit the tank cleared up the filmy area. Now could this guy waxed this thing say on a hot day and the wax dryed on the tank? If so how do I remove it and make my tank shine again?. Thanks all.

Matt

[stiksave]

3M Fine Cut Polishing compound. Get it at NAPA. Do the whole tank. It will take all of the wax off and brighten any oxadization of the paint.

Chris

[Mattman]

as always chris thanks

[stiksave]

I try. Paint I do know. Get some old tube socks, great for rubbing out the paint.

Chris

[Jeff Tate]

Hey! Good idea. I've got a million of'em.

[Mattman]

me too and none of them match.

[stiksave]

Yo Matt,

Did you get the stuff? FYI. The 3M polishing compound works on anything that can be polished. Chrome, aluminum, etc. Doesn't scratch or leave swirl marks. When your done use a carnuba based wax. Old school, but I don't like the silicone based waxes.

Chris

[Mattman]

Chris,
Got the 3m did the tank and everything yesterday. Did not remove my haze. I don't know it he did something to the paint. I'll get to that hopefully later this year. Painting that is. But let me tell ya I componded the whole thing, and then waxed it with mother's gold DAM it looks so nice. I'll post some pics here hopefully tomorrow. Thanks again my brother.

Matt

[cloudbreakmd]

To remove wax, wash with Pamolive soap detergent or the like. It strips wax right off...

[stiksave]

Matt,

Glad you tried it. If the color is still true where the haze is, maybe he overlaid some clearcoat on it, shaker can. If you can live with it , ok, if not you can try to carefully wetsand it down with 1500 grit paper. That's a little tricky, and it takes patience. Don't try it if your not comfortable doing it.

Good Luck,,
Chris

[Mattman]

I'm gona wait until I paint the puppy. All in all it looks really good.