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Painting my gas tank myself

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Hi, Iv'e bought a new gas tank for my bike. The thing looks awful but has no dents. I don't have the money to get a professional paint job so I'm wondering what can I paint it with that wont get all messed up with gas spillage. Thanks for anyones advice..... Helmut
 
Thanks Ed, I messaged them and asked for more info. looks like a real good product!!!
 
You can use regular rattle can paint and use the Spraymax to cover it to save money.
 
sand the crap out of it up to 220 or 320 grit. prime with a self etching primer. finish with a high heat engine enamel. shouldn't need more then a can of each. if you want to get really lazy you dont even really have to remove the tank. just tape off the areas. you dont really have to buy expensive automotive paints. the engine enamels hold up great.
 
Tylermaslanik said:
sand the crap out of it up to 220 or 320 grit. prime with a self etching primer. finish with a high heat engine enamel. shouldn't need more then a can of each. if you want to get really lazy you dont even really have to remove the tank. just tape off the areas. you dont really have to buy expensive automotive paints. the engine enamels hold up great.
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Remind me to never buy a bike from you!;)
 
Tylermaslanik said:
sand the crap out of it up to 220 or 320 grit. prime with a self etching primer. finish with a high heat engine enamel. shouldn't need more then a can of each. if you want to get really lazy you dont even really have to remove the tank. just tape off the areas. you dont really have to buy expensive automotive paints. the engine enamels hold up great.
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Perhaps he wants to do a GOOD job, not a half-fast one.
 
There's fancy and expensive, then there's Yacht Enamel.
Works great for me.
 
Lmao you guys serious? Sand prime paint. What else is there to painting? He said he wanted an inexpensive paint job. I've painted cars and bikes in booths with professional equipment and out with rattle cans. Prep is key.
 
Grimly said:
There's fancy and expensive, then there's Yacht Enamel.
Works great for me.
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I have used this marine product on boats and it is what I paint my frame and wheels with on my bikes. If you pay attention to the instructions and watch some videos it can come out as smooth as a spray job, especially the light colors. And yes, it is as tough as any paint can possibly be.

materials to do the body work on a bike would be under $150, this is primer, sandpaper, rollers, reducers and paint. A quart kit would probably be enough to do 3 body sets.

This of course is if you don't mind a non factory color.


http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/finishes/perfection.aspx
 
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Sounds good but is it for use with spray gun and compressor? I think that's what the OP is trying to avoid.
 
alke46 said:
Sounds good but is it for use with spray gun and compressor? I think that's what the OP is trying to avoid.
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Brush results are good. If flows out and leaves no marks like very few other paints I've seen.
 
Closed cell foam rollers is what I have used. I painted a Piper Twin Comanche 2 years ago with it and the aircraft looks amazing for a roller job.

I have also sprayed it. But it is exclusively rolled. When rolling It takes about 2-3 very thin coats, I usually do 3 with a 360 wet sand in between if I am after the best job possible.

I enjoy spraying paint also, but believe me, if you follow the instructions very carefully the quality of the finish by rolling or using a high quality brush will blow your mind!
 
helmutholderbenz said:
Hi, Iv'e bought a new gas tank for my bike. The thing looks awful but has no dents. I don't have the money to get a professional paint job so I'm wondering what can I paint it with that wont get all messed up with gas spillage. Thanks for anyones advice..... Helmut
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If you need to go super inexpensive, appliance epoxy spray paint will do the trick.

No primer, no clear coat. Spray on a few light coats for a shiny finish, or wait about twenty minutes between coats for more of a satin finish. Let it dry for at least a week, repeat at least a week, and the stuff will just laugh at any gas spills.
 
Grimly said:
Brush results are good. If flows out and leaves no marks like very few other paints I've seen.
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Fjbj40 said:
Closed cell foam rollers is what I have used. I painted a Piper Twin Comanche 2 years ago with it and the aircraft looks amazing for a roller job.

I have also sprayed it. But it is exclusively rolled. When rolling It takes about 2-3 very thin coats, I usually do 3 with a 360 wet sand in between if I am after the best job possible.

I enjoy spraying paint also, but believe me, if you follow the instructions very carefully the quality of the finish by rolling or using a high quality brush will blow your mind!
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MadCapsule said:
If you need to go super inexpensive, appliance epoxy spray paint will do the trick.

No primer, no clear coat. Spray on a few light coats for a shiny finish, or wait about twenty minutes between coats for more of a satin finish. Let it dry for at least a week, repeat at least a week, and the stuff will just laugh at any gas spills.
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These replies all sound very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
 
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