bdholsin
XS Enthusiast
Just curious...I'm thinking of repainting my tank. Not exactly sure if I'll do it now or over the winter (yeah, 8 months away). Just curious what kind of paint you guys (and gals, gotta be politically correct) are using.
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bdholsin
XS Enthusiast
Forgot to add...I won't be using rattle can. I have a spray gun and compressor.
WacoBrian
XS650 Junkie
come on man rattle cans ROCK! just kidding,, we are looking for sprayer setup.
im curious too, iheard to use a hardner or truck paint that has hardner
im curious too, iheard to use a hardner or truck paint that has hardner
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
I'm going to use some Eastwood acrylic urithane. The tins I've seen it on look really good.
wurkenman
XS650 Enthusiast
i always use PPG paint. I get it at Napa, which is close to me. Always have good luck with it.
bdholsin
XS Enthusiast
Thanks for the feedback. I had used Dupli-color on a Ninja that I was repainting (by the way, it sold yesterday). I liked how well the Dupli-color went down. I went with 3 coats of clear coat after that. I was unhappy with how a little tiny bit of fuel splashed on the finish and attacked it. Left a little bubble and streaked. That was after it had dried. Any suggestions on how to avoid that problem with the Dupli-color or is that an undesireable product for a tank?
Ebola Monkey
XS650 Enthusiast
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You'll need to use a catalyzed clear to protect it from fuel. When you start spraying catalyzed paints you step into a whole new world of respirator safety. There is NO respirator other than a fresh air system that will catch the isocyanates in catalyzed clear.
I probably knocked 15 years off my life spraying clear without proper protection.
I probably knocked 15 years off my life spraying clear without proper protection.
bdholsin
XS Enthusiast
Sounds like I'll be leaving the tank alone for the time being base on Ebola's information.
highspeedhamish
Too much power?
Yup, you need a VOC activated clear to make the protection you wish for. 3 coats should build up a several millimeters of clear, enough to wet sand and cut with finishers to produce some outstanding results.
+1 on the life lost due to improper protection. You NEED a vapor mask when using such a thing as its toxic like a mofo.
HAPPY DAN
XS650 Addict
Been using dupont croma base,and clear,Ive got some of my best results with it
PetesPonies
XS650 Addict
Any paint that doesn't cure chemically, you don't want to use on a tank. The gas will effect it. Lacquer is effected by gasoline also. It can be buffed out afterwards, but will need to be protected from gas most of the time. You are best using a urethane paint system. Doesn't really matter who's you use, just make sure it is a urethane. Isos are deadly as was stated and you need a fresh air system to be safe. Anything short of that is gambling with your life.
hi guys ,,, i,m in aust,,,, previuosly i,ve gone to autobarn where they had ppg acrylic,,, i stouched up a vk commodore wagon which came up great,,,, i sprayed my xs650 high gloss black with ppg and while it was wet hit it with clear... its lasted 8 years so far ... and i sprayed my gs1000 vy commodore hot red - stingy red both the same colour... ,,but now i,m seriuosly looking at spraying 2 pac.. in the same red .... i,ve got an old tank to learn on .. regards oldbiker
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
That's why I suggest not painting carbs.
Ironhead
Biker Trash
Alsa paint is fantastic. http://www.alsacorp.com/index.htm
