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Want to repaint tank, but don't know how

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Whitedog said:
A good 2 part clear coat or a bunch of oil and repeat often.:rolleyes:

Why stop there? You have the hard part done. This is what can be done with a rattle can and some patience/practice.
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That's gorgeous... What kind of paint did you use?
 
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 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.
 
kimjay said:
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
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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.
 
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/showthread.php?t=191469

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