Paint suggestions ??

[dwil4]

Any recommendations for possible spray paint matches for the Honda ATC tanks?

[barnett468]

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Exactly what gray on what tank?

[oldskool83]

no spay paint..it wont last. powder coat it or buy a plastic tank and by decals.

[briano]

I used sunset red I believe it was from rustoleum on a 70 tank and it held up just fine. Just let it dry for several days before putting gas in it. I also had the local auto parts store mix Honda Passion Red and put it in a spray can, it is the same paint that is on a car, not cheapo stuff. I paid $15 for a can from the parts store and then a can of clear for the top coat, came out nice and very durable.

[dwil4]

??? Metal tanks are spray painted from the factory bro. I have sprayed them myself as well. Not sure what u are speaking of?

[dwil4]

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Exactly what gray on what tank?
Huh??.....

[dwil4]

This is a 84 200M..and thanks briano for the paint info

[barnett468]

Huh??.....

lol, i was on my cell phone when i posted and the word spray looked like gray.

[barnett468]

??? Metal tanks are spray painted from the factory bro. I have sprayed them myself as well. Not sure what u are speaking of?

spray can paint is lower quality than the factory paint, plus most factories used catalyzed paint or lacquer which is many times more durable than spray can paint.

[dwil4]

spray can paint is lower quality than the factory paint, plus most factories used catalyzed paint or lacquer which is many times more durable than spray can paint.
Right. U need a good clear like say spray max 2 part which is resistant to oil and gas..

[oldskool83]

Just use a plastic tank or have it powder coated. It will be nicer. I know what I'm talk about lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-80-84-Honda-Atc-185-185S-200-200S-200M-200E-Gas-Fuel-Tank-FREE-US-SHIPPING-/221905838107?hash=item33aa9e601b:m:mX-Cff-hGoJko_l-AO9748Q&vxp=mtr

Why would you just not spend $100 and do it right, never have rust again, never have dents again, never have hurt knees again, never have crap from your tank get into your carb and motor and never have to paint it again.

did I say "never" have to do anything but put gas in the tank?

[3wheelrider]

[QUOTE=oldskool83;1391155]Just use a plastic tank or have it powder coated. It will be nicer. I know what I'm talk about lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-80-84-Honda-Atc-185-185S-200-200S-200M-200E-Gas-Fuel-Tank-FREE-US-SHIPPING-/221905838107?hash=item33aa9e601b:m:mX-Cff-hGoJko_l-AO9748Q&vxp=mtr

Why would you just not spend $100 and do it right, never have rust again, never have dents again, never have hurt knees again, never have crap from your tank get into your carb and motor and never have to paint it again.

did I say "never" have to do anything but put gas in the tank?

If only those 185/200 plastic tanks werent shaped so hideously.-IMO-it would be great.
My buddy has one for his 250ES thats the same shape as OEM- those were made nice.

[reedy350x]

I swear some people have nothing better to do than stalk this page and think they know everything then when you show them they r wrong no comment. Well anyway if you paint the tank the way you should and use good primer and paint take your time I've painted many thanks and look great and last .I also agree those plastic tanks just don't look good. Some people don't have the money to buy 200 dollar plastic tank when for 60 you can put a little work in and make it much nicer.

[jb2wheels]

I painted this 70 tank and forks with Summit Racing's single stage red poly.

Not an exact match - but can you tell? I could not without another stocker right next to it.

224457

I used the same paint on my 350X frame. I'm impressed with it's shine and durability.

[Big G]

...Why would you just not spend $100 and do it right, never have rust again, never have dents again, never have hurt knees again, never have crap from your tank get into your carb and motor and never have to paint it again...

Ummm...because those plastic tanks take away from the authentic look of a vintage Honda 3 wheeler?

[dwil4]

Honestly fellas I don't want a brand new tank. I'm not restoring this bike because it's in pretty good shape and I don't want to have a brand new tank when it's not going to match the rest of the bike. I bought a used tank off of ebay and it has a few dents in it but the inside is super clean and What I actually wanted to do (possibly) is maybe make the tank that I bought look used and match the rest of the bike. I thought if I could find a paint match maybe I could fix the dent and paint it and then scuff the tank up some maybe with some scotch brite pads or rough it up a little before it dries fully. Hell I don't know but I've got an old rusted tank I can practice on if I can find the paint match. Now I'm fully aware that this brilliant idea could possibly turn into a shattered dream. Lol

[ATCT]

Do a search here on the forums. There's about 30 threads started on similar paints to Honda Passion Red. If you want it to match exactly, drop the extra $20 on a spray can of the correct paint from your local paint store or online at Colorite. Otherwise, it's going to look how it's going to look. There's no exact match.

It's also not very difficult to use filler on dents. You just need to prep it correctly and use correct technique.

[dwil4]

Yea the dents are no trouble really but I will take your advice and search around some. Thanks