View Full Version : New petrol tank. Need paint?
Old man Jimbo
08-02-12, 10:19 PM
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?
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
08-02-12, 10:53 PM
F'ing lol
Yeah stupid fecking question with hindsight i suppose.....
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
09-02-12, 05:36 AM
Has anyone tried CLEAR hammerite Waxoil? Might be worth a try.
Enamel paint is good, ill probably do mine in that next time
I used etch primer then silver hammerite
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.
Id paint it jim. Did my in my trim grey... Whats the colour scheme are you gonna run with? White and...
Nova_Tek
09-02-12, 01:54 PM
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
09-02-12, 02:40 PM
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
09-02-12, 08:45 PM
If its brand new & never had fuel in it i would get it powdercoated myself.
/\ 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.
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