Helloo.
Currently painting my missus's bike (sv) and the last bit to do is the tank.
Imagine my delight when, having removed the pre-formed tank protector, I find out that water has been sitting behind it, corroding the paint and metal beneath.
I've rubbed this area down to bare metal but there is still a very small area of very fine pitting.
Any ideas on treating this? I do not want to blast the whole tank.I have considered a very fine skin of bodywork pug.
Ta
Andy
Petrol tank re-spray
Re: Petrol tank re-spray
Clean it up as best you can - use some rust remover gel in the pits, wash off well and dry . Fill pitted area with P38, flatten smooth with wet&dry then spray etchprime to cover repair area and exposed metal. Add undercoat, finish coats and lacquer. Slap another tank protector on...
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Re: Petrol tank re-spray
LOL you make it sound so easy
I would etch prime before filling and only on bare metal.
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I would etch prime before filling and only on bare metal.
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Re: Petrol tank re-spray
Cheers fellas. I've now gone a similar route.
This is the front section, the colour is like a metalic lilac
which goes pop! in the sunlight.


This is the front section, the colour is like a metalic lilac




