Considering using this service:

Since I am so close to FINALLY getting my project on the road:unsure: , I'm considering letting this company professionally refurbish my tank.
www.gas-tank.com/bike.htm
I know it could be expensive, but my tank really isn't in bad shape but I want it to be as close to perfect as it can be before I ship it to Mark so that he can apply his magic.
Any thoughts or experience with this company?
Thanks,
Jim

Looks like a good option if you got the cash. I doubt it'd ever rust again. I'm gonna just trust to por15, that stuff's amazing, and you can do a tank for under $50.

www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=CTRK&dept=11

If you're just wanting to have the inside of the tank thoroughly cleaned and sealed before you send it off to Mark (Mark Wing, correct?) for painting, you can either hit up a radiator shop in your area to do it, or just send it to Mark (I'm sure he knows of a place near him that can do it) and have him add that amount to the total of what he quoted you for painting.

FWIW, about 3 years ago I had my ZN700 tank boiled out and lined by a radiator shop (Ricks' Radiator) that my friends and I have been going to for years before having Mark Wing paint it. It took just 3 days to complete, and only cost me $45. :woohoo:
The plus part was, the boiling process prepped the outside surface by removing all the layers of crappy rattle-can paint that was applied by the bikes PO, which I'm sure saved Mark a little time and effort.

If you can't find a radiator shop near you that's willing to do it (or is to pricey), shoot Mark a PM and fly my idea past him.
Heck, I work close enough to Mark that you could ship the tank to me (Rick's Radiator is only 5 mins from my house) to have it boiled out and lined, and then I can hand-deliver it to Mark when it's ready for painting.
Let us know if you're interested, and I can call Rick for a current price quote and see what the turn-around time will be.

I can fix it for you and I have a sand blaster that lines tanks. I'm sure it'd be less money too.

Mark Wing wrote:

I can fix it for you and I have a sand blaster that lines tanks. I'm sure it'd be less money too.

See, I just knew that Mark would be able to help you out, and for less $$$ to boot! :laugh:

This forum rocks!
You guys are the best.
I'll be in touch Mark.
CHeers,
Jim

Right on,Mark!

Good on ya Bud!

Sorry to hijack, but whats the deal with Mark? Does he paint peoples stuff by mail? Thats pretty awesome. Any pics of his work?

77_650B1 wrote:

Sorry to hijack, but whats the deal with Mark? Does he paint peoples stuff by mail? Thats pretty awesome. Any pics of his work?

IMHO, Mark is an excellent painter/body work man, but I don't think that even he can paint stuff through the mail.:laugh:

Just funnin' ya.

Here's a few pic links to the killer paint job he did on my ZN700 a couple of years ago.

Pic #1

Pic #2

Pic #3

Pic #4

Pic #5

Trust me, these pics don't do the marbelized flames justice.
They are literally mesmerizing in the right lighting!
It gets nothing but compliments where ever I go, and most folks swear that I spent at least a couple of grand on it. :woohoo:

Thats pretty nutty! Good stuff, too bad I like flat black better! I can appreciate good paint jobs, but its all about no flash for my rides.

Normally I'm not to big on flashy stuff either:blush: , but this is on my "cruiser" and is kind of subdued since it's in darker colors.

When I'm ready, I'm going to wrangle him into doing something cool for my 650's paint job.:woohoo:

Check out the gallery under Marks name, and you can see all of the (IIRC, in 5 seperate body sets) paint schemes he's done on his 650.

Right on, will do!