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Bedlinered gas tank

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Zook1100

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My GS1100L came with an ugly tank, badly dented, and the finish was in rough shape. Last week, rather than just picking up a petcock, I also grabbed the tank it was attached to. The finish was pretty poor on that one, too, but it was dent free. I didn't really care about the finish. I already had it in my mind that I was going to refinish it - with pickemup truck bedliner. :twistedevil:

I'd post a how-to, but it was really easy - just taped over the stuff I didn't want coated, then followed the instructions on the can. I sanded the whole thing with 180 grit sandpaper, scuffing it up and removing the bits of clearcoat that were flaking off. Then I gave it 3 light coats, waiting 5 minutes in between. It went on quick, and I'm happy with how it came out.

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The surface is more rubbery and less rough and abrasive than I'd expected. This is good, actually - I hadn't wanted it so rough that I'd be wearing through my pants where they touch the tank. It's simple, and combined with the unpainted side covers I think it looks rather bada$$. :D

Now if I can just get it running right, I'll be all set...
 
Nice idea, but you are not the first to do it. :D

Forum member "Dogma" got a bike with the tank and sidecovers done in bedliner.

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Hehe. Thanks for handling that for me Steve. At least now I know it can be applied smoothly, so I can try another tack on the dual-texture ideas. Sometime after I get the charging fixed. For the record, I think I like the smooth finish better, cosmetically. But I never have to worry about the scuffing the rough...
 
Dogma said:
At least now I know it can be applied smoothly, ...
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Different brands have different textures.

I don't think there is anything wrong with the application on your bike, it's just the way that brand goes on. :o

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Steve said:
Different brands have different textures.

I don't think there is anything wrong with the application on your bike, it's just the way that brand goes on. :o

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It came with a roller that the PO said gave it the texture. If you just brush it on, maybe it will self-level.

Zook1100, did you sand it smooth?
 
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