| Author | Message | ||
     Truth |
Hey all, The previous owner of my M2 got a paint job done and they didn't properly clean the tank (I am assuming) as the paint has severly bubbled. I want to redo the tank, but am scared the contaminates will cause the new paint to bubble in the same manner. Can I get the plastic tank media blasted to remove all paint so I can get it properly prepped for its new coat? Frank. | ||
| Blazing_saddle |
I am thinking you would do better with a chemical stripper than something abrasive, but that is just me... | ||
| 4dwuds |
You might want to try walnut shells as the blasting media. Try a test spot first on the under side of the tank to make sure it won't damage the surface. Walnut shells are used on a lot of antique restorations as it is hard enough to remove the paint and rust but not so hard as to heat up the metal and cause warpage or pitting. | ||
| Jramsey |
Soda blasting will strip the paint and not hurt the plastic tank. | ||
| Rjn |
if you re-paint the tank make sure you use an elastic sealer in the tank. Believe that the bubbling of the paint can be caused by gas vapors going true the tank and getting sealed under the paint. If you use a sealer that wont happen. I had the same problem with my M2 just the paint didn't bubble but completly cracked open. Put a sealer in the tank and no more problems. And if you sand the tank make sure no dust can come in the tank otherwise you get al sorts of problems with your carb. ( I KNOW ) Good luck | ||
| Truth |
RJN, Do you mean a sealer inside of the tank? I will be getting the tank pained at a local body shop. I found this information on the site here about what paint to use -PPG primer we use >>>Primer is K36 PPG >>>Hardener is K201 PPG >>>Reducer can be any of the following >>>DT-895 >>>DT-885 >>>>>> PPG base coat types we use >>>The Base coat is Deltron 2000 which is DBC >>>>>> PPG clear coat we use >>>DCU2042 PPG is speed clear >>>Hardener is DCX9 PPG >>>Reducer can be any of the following >>>DT-895 >>>DT-885 | ||
| Rjn |
yep, you've got special coatings for the inside. you've got 1 component or 2 component sealer that'll do the trick. It hardens out on the inside off the tank so the vapor cant go trough the plastic tank. you can ask your painter he'll probably now a good coating. It's really easy : you poor it in, slowly rotate the tank in all directions making sure the sealer gets every were and poor the remains out. let it dry for sometime and do it again. Then let it harden out for a couple off days and finished. It's not expensive and gives some extra insurence. I'll be home tuesday and still got the one i used, i can have a look for you if you want ? | ||
| Truth |
RJN, That would be great, thanks! | ||
| Jramsey |
Kreem works good, most motorcycle shops stock it. | ||
| Guell |
my local harley shop carries kreem, its 40 bucks for the whole kit. | ||
| Rjn |
it just says tanksealer on the tin. It's a Dutch brand. just make sure that when you buy a sealer that it's gasoline resistant. And follow the instructions on the tin carefully. good luck |
