clay Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi, looking to tart up my 02 315r, and would love to get the tank re,painted. Just wondering if it was a pretty straight forward job? Does it have to be some sort or specialist paint, with it being a plastic tank? Or can you get a reasonable finish with a rattle can. Thanks in advance. Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lestergg2005 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi, I've done a few of these. Use correct plastic primer and you should be ok using a rattle can ! Several light coats, building it up as you go. Simples !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 best hurry we got a trial on sunday clay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nelly - where you riding next week mate? Clay - try just leave it around outside the front of the house, the local yoofs may do a Banksy free of charge....job done!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thats_a_five Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I have no idea what "yoofs" or "a Bansky" are but...... Be sure the paint is very well cured and don't spill any petrol on the paint or you might find it has becomes a wrinkle finish or lifts completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks again lads. Coops, give nelly a shout he will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 hi its a twinshock trial gresford classic club at nant ucha trevor any bike welcome free burger and brew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusjack Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Be sure to air the tank for a few days too to ensure that any residual petrol fumes are gone. Petrol fumes leach through the plastic and if there is still remnants then it will ruin the paint on application almost. Also allow the paint to dry for a number of days before you fill it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Cheers Nelly, just realised it's the father in laws bday party so instead of having fun I'll be there! Least there's plenty of beer to make up for it!! See you at frodsham I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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