Clearcoat Finish for Fuel Tank

[Shin-Ken 1074]

I am planning to paint my GSX1100 and would like to use Por15 Glisten PC as the clear finish. It is a 2-Pack product however I can't find details on their site that states if it is suitable as a fuel tank finish, is it a catalyzed urethane? Has anyone used this product on their tank as a finish, and did it survive the fuel spills? Cheers.

Shin-Ken 1074

[slowride]

I am pretty sure it is a polyurethane . One of the chemicals in the product is 1,6-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate and I'm pretty sure that is the catalyst for a type of polyurethane. I checked out the MSDS (material safety data sheet) for the chemicals.

Ed

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Thanks for the reply Ed, so its O.K. for the tank as its a 2 -pack (hardener added) product polyurethane?

Shin-Ken 1074

[slowride]

I'm not a chemist but I would l think that once it is hardened, it should be fine. The web site says it is good for all metal surfaces.

Ed

[Nessism]

Seems to be designed for use on bare metal surfaces, not as a top coat for painted surfaces.

My opinion is to use automotive catalized urethane. Designed for painted surfaces. My favorite is PPG 2001/2002 clear if you can get it in your area. Great stuff and very easy to spray.

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Thanks Nessism,
will use the Glisten PC for the polished rims and alloy fittings and look for automotive catalized urethane for the tank finish. There is a Por15 agent near by, maybe they can get PPG 2001/2002 clear?

[KGB]

Ask Dink from down your way

he'd know or knows who would know...........

glad I don't stutter

[Dink]

PPG & Por-15 is readily available in Oz, ShinKen maybe you could PM me as which bit of QLD you are in ('tis a big target ) & I will find you nearest distributer.

Dink