Author Topic: Tank Painting (Read 729 times)

Tom Dugan · « **on:** September 17, 2007, 07:50:47 PM »

Will soon be covering and painting a Pathfinder profile. I would like to paint the Fuel tank. Any precautions, do's & don'ts, or advice?

Thanks Thomas

Bill Little · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2007, 07:19:29 AM »

Quote from: Tom Dugan on September 17, 2007, 07:50:47 PM

Will soon be covering and painting a Pathfinder profile. I would like to paint the Fuel tank. Any precautions, do's & don'ts, or advice?

Thanks Thomas

Hi Thomas,

First, pressure test the tank! (ask me how I know.) it ain't no fun fixing a leak after a real pretty paint job is applied.

I put a section of Weed Eater line in all the vents. Then just make sure it is clean and use a good metal primer.

captcurt · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2007, 08:43:29 AM »

Dont forget to scuff it up some with 220 grit to get some tooth on the shiny surface

Curt

Tom Dugan · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:11:33 AM »

Ive already pressure tested the tank. I will use a good metal primer and I thought I would use an automotive type touch up paint in a rattle can.

Thomas

Bill Little · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:33:57 AM »

Quote from: Tom Dugan on September 18, 2007, 09:11:33 AM

Ive already pressure tested the tank. I will use a good metal primer and I thought I would use an automotive type touch up paint in a rattle can.

Thomas

Hi Thomas,

I did exactly that with the tank on my Tomahawk. I used the new Duplicolor "Color Cast" (Candy) lacquer. I didn't use a clear coat, and it has been fairly fuel proof. But I *think* it would probably be better with some clear dope or urethane over it.

Author Topic: Tank Painting (Read 729 times)

Tom Dugan

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Bill Little

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captcurt

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Tom Dugan

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Bill Little

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