Raw Metal

[InfamousXS]

Hello All,

So I have been on the forum a few months and have read thousands of topics while working on my first build. I have been trying to decide paint options for the longest time and I decided that I want to leave the fender and tank raw steel. I have read a lot about brushing the side covers but wanted to know what to do for the tank. They have a few imperfections on them both so I would need to touch up both pieces before putting a clear coat on them. Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot guys

 

[Grinder]

At a bike show awhile ago I saw a tank/fender that had a swirl finish and then was painted with a candy type finish. I thought it looked really good and different from anything else there. The swirl pattern would hide alot of imperfections i would think. It looked something like this but with a candy red over the top.

http://www.milehighpolishing.com/#/finishesgrinding/4529135943

 

[HAPPY DAN]

This is a grinder finish with red candy powder coat.

At a bike show awhile ago I saw a tank/fender that had a swirl finish and then was painted with a candy type finish. I thought it looked really good and different from anything else there. The swirl pattern would hide alot of imperfections i would think. It looked something like this but with a candy red over the top.

http://www.milehighpolishing.com/#/finishesgrinding/4529135943

 

[InfamousXS]

Although I do like the look of that paint job, I wanted the raw look because I can't choose a color

I will just google it and see what I come up with, I just don't want to damage the tank or fender any more by doing something stupid. I know a few guys on the board has a bike with the raw look too

 

[Ironsled77]

My bike has been raw almost 2 summers now. All I use is wd40 and scuff pad. Motor oil works to but gets on your cloths. Clear coat will rust underneath and yellow.

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[cros36]

yeah i did the scotch brite and wd40 trick for about 3 weeks. got tired of it.

 

[Ironsled77]

I think I did it 5 times in 2 summers. With zero rust.

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