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danimal95
03-14-2008, 11:18 PM
after looking at the tank compared to the rest of the new plastics i decided something needed to be done and here are the results........

http://www.putfile.com/album/181137

let me know what you think...personally i think it came out great:beer
DixiePlowboy
03-15-2008, 12:23 AM
I think it looks great as well. What did you do?

Details please, as I have an ugly 86 tank with all other plastic new.
JohnBeton
03-15-2008, 04:26 AM
NICE JOB ! I'm curious to, what's the secret behind :) ?
3Razors
03-15-2008, 04:36 AM
That looks great but if it is painted its gonna bubble up in no time and be worse than before.
cr480r
03-15-2008, 06:59 AM
not a good choice if you ever plan to ride..
danimal95
03-15-2008, 09:38 AM
That looks great but if it is painted its gonna bubble up in no time and be worse than before.


it is painted,however i have used this method before and with alot of prep work and quality paint it will last..........just the paint alone for a pint was over $70,plus the adhesion promoter,and the plastic etching primer,it is not cheap to do,but the results speak for themselves.i have done this on a dirt bike before for a friend who really rides the crap out of his machines and the paint lasted a very long time.plus if it does get damaged it is just a scuff and a quick spray away from new condition
Merge_88
03-15-2008, 09:57 AM
Do you have the name of the products that you used? Did you have your fenders matched via some color system camera or do you have a code for that paint? Thanks.
moose 53
03-15-2008, 12:17 PM
It's nice to see someone that has figured out that he can paint his gas tank . I painted mine 3 years ago and it still is in good shape.:cool: :Bounce
evand
03-15-2008, 05:01 PM
that looks sweet man:beer
3Razors
03-15-2008, 05:35 PM
If it works then please do tell the process/products used. I have an 85 tank that needs a fresh look.
TwoHundredEx
03-15-2008, 05:43 PM
Looks good, hopefully it'll hold up for you. Theres really not all that much of the tank showing so I don't see the paint getting too damaged while riding. Other than your legs rubbing up against it.


If it works then please do tell the process/products used. I have an 85 tank that needs a fresh look.

Have you seen this?
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=80981
danimal95
03-15-2008, 05:54 PM
Looks good, hopefully it'll hold up for you. Theres really not all that much of the tank showing so I don't see the paint getting too damaged while riding. Other than your legs rubbing up against it.



Have you seen this?
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=80981

my thoughts exacxtly,the paint doesnt have a code on it,it must be propiatary to the supply house that mixed it,sorry...it just says "anti freeze green" and fleet color on it
scooterroo
03-15-2008, 10:10 PM
my tank on the 85 is painted, and looks great to this day. no bubbling, no peeling, nothing. alot of the adhesion process deals with the prep work. the better prep you do the better the results. however i have seen tanks bubble like crazy to the point the paint just fell off. if yah want you can always lin the tank. redcoat, kreem, or try this stuff... http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm

keep up the good work the bikes looking good.