Fuel tanks.... can they be painted?

[treeted]

I know it sounds a stupid question but Ive just got a nice new shiny fuel tank. What I need to know is can it be painted and if so with what?

Don't want to do anything that might cause it to catch fire from the heat of the exhaust but I want to give is some protection against rust and the elements.

Any help will be much appreciated

Thanks

Steve

[nova~norm]

y would u not manage to paint it lol

waxoyl or similer would do the trick

[Adam]

Hammerite will do the job fine.
Nice silver smooth finish :)

[treeted]

dont mind the colour ive already got loads of black spray just dont want the heat off the exhaust to set fire to the paint.

[Adam]

Nar it should be fine.
I've "touched" up my exhaust manifold with standard spray paint, Lol.

[treeted]

fantastic "Great balls of fire" Chuckle. Ok thanks for the help lads

[nova~norm]

hope normal paint dnt catch fire loli just painted my engine and manifold lol