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Title: Tank Painting
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Tank Painting
Post by: Bill Little 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.  ;D

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.

Title: Re: Tank Painting
Post by: captcurt 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

Title: Re: Tank Painting
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Tank Painting
Post by: Bill Little 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.