Want to repaint tank, but don't know how

[cowboyup3371]

Yes that might work but this is what I use http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=72&prodid=136. I bought mine from a local auto paint store but have seen it in Oreillys and autozone

[gatecrasher]

SO! After much contemplation while removing the paint from the tank, I have decided to just leave it as bare metal and to seal it with something to prevent rust. Any suggestions?

[Guest]

SO! After much contemplation while removing the paint from the tank, I have decided to just leave it as bare metal and to seal it with something to prevent rust. Any suggestions?

Going for the rat look now are ya?

[Whitedog]

SO! After much contemplation while removing the paint from the tank, I have decided to just leave it as bare metal and to seal it with something to prevent rust. Any suggestions?

A good 2 part clear coat or a bunch of oil and repeat often.

Why stop there? You have the hard part done. This is what can be done with a rattle can and some patience/practice.

[gatecrasher]

Going for the rat look now are ya?

Yes. Yes I am.
The reason i'm stopping there is because i'm kind of impatient lol
I'll post pics when it's all done!

[Toasty]

A good 2 part clear coat or a bunch of oil and repeat often.

Why stop there? You have the hard part done. This is what can be done with a rattle can and some patience/practice.

That's gorgeous... What kind of paint did you use?

[Whitedog]

That's gorgeous... What kind of paint did you use?

Duplicolor red metal flake and Spraymax 2K clear Glamour Gloss.

[kimjay]

Can anyone give me an estimate of how many cans of the sprymax they used? I have to order it and don't want to be short, it's for front fender, tank, side panels and rear tail of a 81 gs 850. Thanks
Jason

[duaneage]

I tried painting myself but the results were less than spectacular. I've sent 3 bikes to a professional who does perfect work. In the end I decided I didn't have the environment, equipment or skills to do it right and the costs of redoing it 4 times mounted.

I stick to the wrenches and let the painters do their work.

[UTgws]

Can anyone give me an estimate of how many cans of the sprymax they used? I have to order it and don't want to be short, it's for front fender, tank, side panels and rear tail of a 81 gs 850. Thanks
Jason

I have used 2 cans on a tank (even the underside) and side covers on a GS 1100 GL. So for yours I would say 3 may cover but I'd order 4.

[kimjay]

Thanks, i did order 4 before you responded just to be safe.

[exdirtbiker]

be careful with your work until the Spraymax is on it, one tiny drop of gas will ruin your day INSTANTLY.
Thread HERE:http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=191469

[anthonygs1000]

Towmater and I just built a stand out of a old rim and a piece of exhaust tubing and we hacked a old frame We slid one pipe inside of another and drilled a hole and put a bolt so the height of the tank could be adjusted and welded it all together, It makes a great place to sand, prime ,sand ,paint, clear , wet sand , buff easy to build !

[anthonygs1000]

We are in the process of building another to hold the rest of the body work