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how do you clearcoat a raw fuel tank?(pics of progress)
i'm in the middle of completely striping my fuel tank and i'm about 70 percent finnished.
i was looking for a way to polish the tank in a way that it flows with the frame.
not to bright or to dark. anyone have exp. with this? i also wanted to know if there is a clearcoat out there what would adhere to a raw tank. i planned on making all the indentations black and leaving the natural look of the steel, just like it is. that is, after i can find a way to buff all the small scratches out!
3 people and 7 1/2 hrs later, here are some pics of the progress
i also want to blackout the indents where the legs are placed on the tank.
I'm not feeling it. Sorry, but a buddist in the family doesn't make you open-minded. It just means you're bangin' a buddist.
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race had everything to do with why he got elected. it was NOT about the issues. do you realize how many niggers are going around with their hip hop attitudes celebrating cause they got a mulatto elected?
I'm not feeling it. Sorry, but a buddist in the family doesn't make you open-minded. It just means you're bangin' a buddist.
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Originally Posted by zx6rracer
race had everything to do with why he got elected. it was NOT about the issues. do you realize how many niggers are going around with their hip hop attitudes celebrating cause they got a mulatto elected?
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You can clear it, but you'd be better off having a professional do it. I paint half a dozen custom choppers a month so I deal with raw metal all the time. I've also done panels and parts where I grind the steel and work shapes and patterns in the metal before clearing and can also candy over that for some really cool effects. Is your tank steel or aluminum? If it's steel you have to make sure there are absolutely no contaminants on the surface. If there is a pinhole, for example, from something that doesn't let the clear stick, that spot will rust and the rust will spread. I've seen it happen.
If you need any advice or whatever just let me know. Or if you're in IL just send it on up, I'm by Milwaukee.
You can clear it, but you'd be better off having a professional do it. I paint half a dozen custom choppers a month so I deal with raw metal all the time. I've also done panels and parts where I grind the steel and work shapes and patterns in the metal before clearing and can also candy over that for some really cool effects. Is your tank steel or aluminum? If it's steel you have to make sure there are absolutely no contaminants on the surface. If there is a pinhole, for example, from something that doesn't let the clear stick, that spot will rust and the rust will spread. I've seen it happen.
If you need any advice or whatever just let me know. Or if you're in IL just send it on up, I'm by Milwaukee.
cool. pm me with your location and i will see if i can make it up that way on a sunday. it's the only day i got to spare.
I'm not feeling it. Sorry, but a buddist in the family doesn't make you open-minded. It just means you're bangin' a buddist.
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Originally Posted by zx6rracer
race had everything to do with why he got elected. it was NOT about the issues. do you realize how many niggers are going around with their hip hop attitudes celebrating cause they got a mulatto elected?
That sounds like a LOT of work!! It would look good tho. I saw a bike a guy polished the steel frame, looked awesome. The tank would definately be different.
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never really thought about sandblasting. sounds like a good idea! i got a guy coming to look at the tank tomorrow and we're gonna throw some ideas around.
I'm not feeling it. Sorry, but a buddist in the family doesn't make you open-minded. It just means you're bangin' a buddist.
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Originally Posted by zx6rracer
race had everything to do with why he got elected. it was NOT about the issues. do you realize how many niggers are going around with their hip hop attitudes celebrating cause they got a mulatto elected?
lee, what happened to your paint? did you check out the tech college? if so, what did they have to say about it?
if i had time to check out the college i would have but i work 6 days a week and by the time i get home, which is about 2030pm , everything is closed. sucks!
I'm not feeling it. Sorry, but a buddist in the family doesn't make you open-minded. It just means you're bangin' a buddist.
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Originally Posted by zx6rracer
race had everything to do with why he got elected. it was NOT about the issues. do you realize how many niggers are going around with their hip hop attitudes celebrating cause they got a mulatto elected?
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If it's steel you'll have to protect it or something...even if you don't pour water over it or ride in the rain it's going to rust. That's what sandblasting is for...clean the metal of all contaminants including rust and dirt, clean the welds, etc.
If it's steel you'll have to protect it or something...even if you don't pour water over it or ride in the rain it's going to rust. That's what sandblasting is for...clean the metal of all contaminants including rust and dirt, clean the welds, etc.
yea i figured as much. somthing should come of this shortly. i was also thinking about just doing everything one color, riding it for a few seasons and then upgrading to a newer 600. i'm really liking the 636 and the 6r kawi's
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how do you clearcoat a raw fuel tank?(pics of progress)
