New petrol tank. Need paint?

[Old man Jimbo]

Took delivery of a nice new shiny Gsi tank from German Ebay today. Came in a rather nice silver paint.

But does it need a repaint? Or is it some kind of coating..

Thoughts, Experiences with same thing?

[Lewis.]

well seeing as every part in original factory finish rusts within 6 months of being on the road, even on new cars, i'd say give it a coat of something good anyway!

[Old man Jimbo]

F'ing lol

Yeah stupid fecking question with hindsight i suppose.....

[bazil]

I bought a new tank years ago, only covered it with waxoil, it's now fooked lol

I'd paint it silver then lacquer it aswell

[Southie]

Has anyone tried CLEAR hammerite Waxoil? Might be worth a try.

[Edd]

Enamel paint is good, ill probably do mine in that next time

I used etch primer then silver hammerite

[mowgli]

dulux weathershield.

[Iain]

Clear waxoyl spray? It looks yellowy so not totally clear.

Think I used Hammerite on mine, I don't really like the stuff but it's holding up well after a year's use on the roads.

[Benn]

Id paint it jim. Did my in my trim grey... Whats the colour scheme are you gonna run with? White and...

[Nova_Tek]

Deffo paint it. Enamel, Hammerite, stone chip etc should do the trick. I need to do mine too come to think of it.

[Pistol Pete]

I'd paint it. Being new it will need minimal prep. Also by painting it will match the rest of the ultimate newness on your project!

[MARTIN KELSON]

If its brand new & never had fuel in it i would get it powdercoated myself.

[Lewis.]

/\ that is a very good call tbh, once it's had fuel in it you can't really do it, so you are in a one time only situation.