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28 Aug 2021 16:15 #854476 by 750 R1
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Is the urethane fuel resistant ?    

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28 Aug 2021 17:36 #854485 by Mikaw
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Z1Kzonly. That looks really nice. Does the gloss fade drying? 

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29 Aug 2021 11:31 #854518 by z1kzonly
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Is the urethane fuel resistant ?    
Good quality Dupont chroma-one is fuel resistant.
Not sure of this new cheap stuff?
I should have sprayed an extra test piece. To do a gas test on it. Because I am actually thinking of painting a set of stock 26mm carb bodies black.
But I sprayed this poor bike's frame and black parts, still sitting, 20 years ago with Dupont single stage. That's when I got hooked on the single stage paint. 
That's my ugly mug in the reflection on the frame gusset. 
Next batch of black I'll do a small part to test gas with.

 

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I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
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29 Aug 2021 11:34 #854519 by z1kzonly
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Hey Matt, Yes! Stuff stays shiny, it can even be wet sanded and buffed just like clear coat.
Can handle it and wax it after 8 hours.

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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29 Aug 2021 15:18 #854540 by Nessism
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Is the urethane fuel resistant ?    

Urethane paint is pretty good in that regard.  Far better than acrylic enamel for example.  The older formula urethanes were really good but the newer low VOC stuff doesn't seem nearly as durable.  

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29 Aug 2021 15:38 #854543 by 750 R1
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Is the urethane fuel resistant ?    

Urethane paint is pretty good in that regard.  Far better than acrylic enamel for example.  The older formula urethanes were really good but the newer low VOC stuff doesn't seem nearly as durable.  
Funnily enough, I've painted tons of poly U, but never on anything that needed fuel resistance, Make sure it has a good UV rating as well, I've seen all sorts of "heavy duty" paints fade or fog badly with sun exposure. Marine urethanes are particularly good as far as UV ratings go..

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