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
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
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
2003 banshee ported jugs,piped,yad-ah,yad-ah
1986 tecate KX5 swap
1986 350X(cammed ported piped)sold
1985 250R(310 klemm pipe)
1985 atc70 x 2
other toys
1995 mustang cobra 6 speed twin turbo
1075 rwhp 963 rwtq
9.25@156mph
1992 GMC typhoon 402c.i. LS1
4L80E AWD twin turbo a/c power steering and cruise
963 AWHP
9.40 @ 147 on 4 drag radials
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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.
'84 ATC70.....my 8-y.o. son's ride
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
NICE JOB ! I'm curious to, what's the secret behind?
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That looks great but if it is painted its gonna bubble up in no time and be worse than before.
Remove all the warning label and let nature take its course
Power User
Got the holeshot
not a good choice if you ever plan to ride..
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Originally Posted by 3Razors
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
2003 banshee ported jugs,piped,yad-ah,yad-ah
1986 tecate KX5 swap
1986 350X(cammed ported piped)sold
1985 250R(310 klemm pipe)
1985 atc70 x 2
other toys
1995 mustang cobra 6 speed twin turbo
1075 rwhp 963 rwtq
9.25@156mph
1992 GMC typhoon 402c.i. LS1
4L80E AWD twin turbo a/c power steering and cruise
963 AWHP
9.40 @ 147 on 4 drag radials
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
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.
1983 Honda 70
1983 Honda 200
1986 Honda "Super" 200X
1983 Honda 250R
1985 Honda 250R
1985 Honda Big Red
1986 Honda 350X/400EX conversion
2005 Yamaha WR450F conversion
1985 Yamaha Tri-Zinger
1986 Kawasaki Tecate
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
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.
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
that looks sweet man
Power User
Roostin Away
If it works then please do tell the process/products used. I have an 85 tank that needs a fresh look.
Remove all the warning label and let nature take its course
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
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/s...ad.php?t=80981
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
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
2003 banshee ported jugs,piped,yad-ah,yad-ah
1986 tecate KX5 swap
1986 350X(cammed ported piped)sold
1985 250R(310 klemm pipe)
1985 atc70 x 2
other toys
1995 mustang cobra 6 speed twin turbo
1075 rwhp 963 rwtq
9.25@156mph
1992 GMC typhoon 402c.i. LS1
4L80E AWD twin turbo a/c power steering and cruise
963 AWHP
9.40 @ 147 on 4 drag radials
Power User
Teaching quads a lesson
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.
1985 KXT 250 Tecate - kx cylinder, kx ignition, bassani headpipe, answer silencer, v-force reeds, 38mm airstyker carb, +2 franks swinger, raptor rear shock.
1996 YSF240 Blaster - maxxed out!!!
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