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coolpool
07-17-2010, 04:41 PM
Ok, Ok I know I have it coming. Searched the net for a close match to Honda Red and came up with Krylon Fusion Red Pepper. Painted the forks on my BR; looks not too bad and the colour is really close! Here comes the great:crazy: idea. I'll touch up my gas tank. Also looked good until gas hit it:cry: What do you guys do to spruce up your metal tanks, send them to a body shop or spray at home?
harryredtrike
07-17-2010, 06:32 PM
Gas will eat most paint in a can
Mr.Atc
07-17-2010, 07:32 PM
i need to paint the tank on my 200x but i ran into the same problem there is a special paint out there somewhere resistant to gas its either find the special paint or buy a plastic tank i think plastic tank would be better then just pick up a set of tank decals from ebay and your set to go
sdm111
07-17-2010, 07:38 PM
Decals will bubble on a plastic tank
Jerm1179
07-17-2010, 07:38 PM
tank decals wont stick to plastic tanks very long....they peel off everytime it seems
Thorpe
07-17-2010, 08:01 PM
Body shop... Base, clear.....
Mr_RPM
07-18-2010, 12:09 AM
on plastic tanks the decals bubble because gas vapor is actually being released threw the plastic. if you line your plastic tank with a gas tank liner it will stop that and decals will stick.
coolpool
07-18-2010, 10:05 AM
Who sells plastic tanks? I checked (Maier?) and they don't seem to have one for an 84 200es Br
sdm111
07-18-2010, 11:11 AM
http://www.clarkemfg.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_29
coolpool
07-18-2010, 11:16 AM
http://www.clarkemfg.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_29

I don't see a tank for an 84 Big Red es. Will another model fit?
thestud25
07-18-2010, 12:03 PM
PJ1 makes a great epoxy based spray paint in OEM Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. I have used the Honda Red, and the Suzuki Yellow. With proper prep they came out looking great and the gas did not even faze it. I could have soaked my gas tank in a 5 gallon bucket of gas and it would have been fine. 3 Days to cure and you are ready to go.

It will NOT work on plastic tanks. It will still bubble. PM me if you have any other questions. I have used PJ1 several times and it never disappoints.
coolpool
07-18-2010, 01:41 PM
PJ1, Spray paint in a can?
86trizinger
07-18-2010, 02:17 PM
Does your gas tank have any filler in it ? I am about to powder coat my atc 70 tank and give it a try this week. I don't have any red yet only black, so thats what I was going to paint my tank with. I've seen one other powder coated tank and it looked good.
Xpress
07-18-2010, 03:02 PM
I would sand the tank all down to the bare metal, prime it, paint it in the color you want, then put on a clear coat of protector to seal the deal.
sdm111
07-18-2010, 03:41 PM
My bad I thought all Big Reds were the same.
coolpool
07-18-2010, 06:06 PM
Does your gas tank have any filler in it ? I am about to powder coat my atc 70 tank and give it a try this week. I don't have any red yet only black, so thats what I was going to paint my tank with. I've seen one other powder coated tank and it looked good.

I've obviously heard of powdercoating but I'm not sure of the mechanics of it? Simple to do at home?
Thorpe
07-18-2010, 07:06 PM
Yes, If you have a powdercoat gun and an oven.... (and the knowledge of how to do it...) This vauge question of how to paint your tank, Well, let me ask you this...? How nice do you want your tank to be?
thestud25
07-19-2010, 10:35 AM
PJ1, Spray paint in a can?

Yes, you can get it at most bike shops. If they don't have it I am sure that they can order it for you.

Go here to locate a dealer near you.(They need to send me a commission check!!)
http://www.pj1.com/
tecate3forme
07-19-2010, 12:01 PM
rustoleum makes some in a can that is gas and oil resistant