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Mr. Clean
06-05-2012, 12:58 PM
I convinced Blown 331 to send me his RED Tecate tank and here are two before pics.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_7877.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_7876.jpg

This is after some 600-800 grit then rubbing compound. More pics as I get into finer grits and polishing compound and wax.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_7881.jpg
ONEBAD350X
06-05-2012, 01:21 PM
very nice work.. will look like new when you are done!
bkm
06-05-2012, 01:48 PM
Needs a little work around the filler neck:lol:
Blown 331
06-05-2012, 01:57 PM
Looks great already! I think that lays to rest the question if a red Tecate tank will clean up. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress and really looking forward to getting it on the bike!


Needs a little work around the filler neck:lol:

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atc007
06-05-2012, 02:13 PM
HOLY CRAP!! That is some dam good adhesive Kawi uses. Awesome job again Mike,there was no doubt in my mind : )
bkm
06-05-2012, 02:32 PM
I think this Mr. Clean Fella has got this Wax-on/Wax-off thing down to a science.
rdlsz24
06-05-2012, 02:46 PM
Lookin good. Mr. Clean, I also like your frame collection you have going back there.

Rob
Red Rider
06-05-2012, 05:02 PM
I think this Mr. Clean Fella has got this Wax-on/Wax-off thing down to a science.Little does he know that he's secretly learning defensive karate tactics. Just wait until he goes up against Johnny Lawrence & the rest of the Cobra Kais.
Jeb
06-06-2012, 11:16 AM
That's awesome! That sticker area is not necessarily a bad thing. It would sure help to properly line up a replacement Kawasaki decal!
just ben
06-06-2012, 11:09 PM
HOLY CRAP!! That is some dam good adhesive Kawi uses. Awesome job again Mike,there was no doubt in my mind : )Its not the adhesive,The rest of the tank loses thickness from the sun/weather but the decal protects that small part of the tank and makes a embossed outline of it. kawi went way wrong with their fuel tanks between 84-88,I have an 83 kx 250 tank that looks new and was out in the weather as much as any
El Camexican
06-06-2012, 11:22 PM
[QUOTE=just ben;1131722]Its not the adhesive,The rest of the tank loses thickness from the sun/weather but the decal protects that small part of the tank and makes a embossed outline of it./QUOTE]

Interesting, but I'm sure that the glue on my YTM's rear fender stickers somehow leeched into the plastic and made it swell and discolor. If what you say is true wouldn’t the sticker wear through with that much rubbing? Also it seems to me that some stickers do this more than others on the same plastic.
Mr. Clean
06-16-2012, 06:08 PM
I spent a little time working this tank in particular around the filler neck. It came out okay.


http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_8029.jpg
atc007
06-16-2012, 06:40 PM
Holy friggin crap
Xowner
06-16-2012, 07:59 PM
Dang my filler next didnt look that nice..........

LOL who's chicken legs are those in the reflection LOL
Blown 331
06-16-2012, 08:02 PM
Holy friggin crap

I'm speechless, but that works too! Wow. Right on par with your other work obviously. But this one is even more amazing to me because this one is mine! :) Do I now have the nicest OE Tecate tank on the board? Haha. I am that impressed!
Jeepermc
06-18-2012, 04:10 PM
Damn...Wish my green one looked that nice!
Mr. Clean
06-18-2012, 04:28 PM
Dang my filler next didnt look that nice..........

LOL who's chicken legs are those in the reflection LOL

:lol: Those would be my chicken legs!! :Bounce It is like standing in front of those mirrors at your local state FAIR!!!
bkm
06-18-2012, 04:39 PM
Needs a little work around the chicken legs!
Blown 331
06-18-2012, 04:43 PM
I don't think I can see legs in any of my other gas tanks,:lol: hell of a job!
bkm
06-18-2012, 04:54 PM
That thing is stellar. Now the question is Ryan, will the fenders match the tank or is it too nice? A nice new set of fenders would be the cats meow but finding them in red is going to be tough unless there is a group buy of the Maier low-pro's. I think there was a Red NOS rear on ebay a week or so ago for $750.
Blown 331
06-18-2012, 05:01 PM
I was just talking to Mr. Clean via PM and told him that tank is gonna make the rest of my bike look bad! Oh, $750 for a fender. Yeah I have way less than that in the whole bike and there are no cracks in my fenders. I think my current rear fenders might be Maiers but not low pros. I think I'll try shine my current fenders myself and call it good. If a group buy came up I'd probably entertain it though. I'll post some pics once it's installed.
bkm
06-18-2012, 06:37 PM
I hear you man. The price of this stuff is outrageous. Once my 250r is done I will not buy anymore NOS crap unless some other poor sap is footing the bill. My rider will get aftermarket or 450r stuff from here on out.

I can't wait to see it once you get the tank on there.
ONEBAD350X
06-18-2012, 07:02 PM
awesome work i need to send you my tank... I tried and i just cant get it to shine like that. I have the same buffer and compound too. lol nice work man.
Blown 331
08-18-2012, 09:27 AM
I have had the tank for quite awhile now but I finally got some pics. Here is Mr. Clean's polished tank and the 1985 decals he had made. Looks amazing in person.

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b411/Blown_331/20120814_135905.jpg?t=1345035536

http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b411/Blown_331/20120814_135857.jpg?t=1345035551