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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 06:21
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its sold in differant weight bars,depending on where you buy it .but it is bulletproof,wont shrink or fall off even if ya hit it with a hammer! :laugh:
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 06:28
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... I am dupli-coloring it. ...

Not sure what paint you mean, so whatever you use, make certain it is fuel proof. I would call the manufacturer to verify.

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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 06:56
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Ice fishing and skiing 2.5 hours away.... Play time in snow, sure but don't want to live in it... Been there, done that, no thanks...

But here in AZ, shoveling sunshine off the drive way get's tiring no doubt! :P :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
weve got sunshine too,i know this because its reflecting off of 14" of fluffy white stuff outside my door! :unsure: :ohmy: :huh: :dry: :blink: :blush: :S :woohoo:
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 07:01
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9am53 wrote:
... I am dupli-coloring it. ...

Not sure what paint you mean, so whatever you use, make certain it is fuel proof. I would call the manufacturer to verify.

I am using dupe metalcast paint, and then I have some duPont 2x clearcoat
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 07:07
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id use something to chemically treat the areas that were rusted,rust gets into pores of metal and tends to come back if not treated. B) ive been using this stuff for more than 25 years,used to come in white bottle.spray it on let it turn black then sand/prime.when i strip old car bodys ill glass bead them 1st then go over whole body inside and out top-bottem with this stuff ,youd be suprised how much more stuff shows up then i glass bead again.i also let this stuff soak down into corners of body seams where you cant get at to seat them up before blasting everything with dp primer. B)
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I use the same stuff and it is amazing how much black shows up after blasting.
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 07:10
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btw, has anybody ever bondo filled and rounded the pinch weld on the bottom edge of the tank? I am strongly thinking about it, but am worried about the bondo deciding to fall off one day since that bottom edge is kind of vulnerable.


If your tank is pristine why would you want to add bondo on purpose. If you do not like the seam on the KZ tank try a Z1 tank, it is seamed underneath and hidden by the factory.
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 07:15
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I didn't know that about the Z1 tank, maybe because I have never actually seen one...I think I will just keep the seam there and keep my eyes open for a z1 tank, although it will likely cost me a small fortune
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 07:23
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'aye' is a response to command. 'Eh' is the Canadianism.

I used duplicolour on my CB400 tank, soon as fuel touched it, it melted away. My mistake was the fact that I used a laquer. I hear that enamel paint is impervious to gasoline.
don't quote me on it, though.
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 07:24
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I am taking no risks, I got some 2 part clear that I am going to paint all my parts with to give them the ultimate in protection...
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 15:05
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I have been explicitly told do NOT use lacquer.
For gas exposure use ENAMEL.

Check me though, I'm getting *ready* to paint a tank but not a painter.
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 15:29
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Car door edging (comes in lots of colors and finishes) does a nice job of finishing that seam.
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Re: gas tank painting

09 Dec 2009 15:34
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Car door edging (comes in lots of colors and finishes) does a nice job of finishing that seam.

like that plastic strip stuff that would slip on? That would look kind of ghetto wouldn't it? I suppose no more than making my bike a bondo buggy though...
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