250sx tank clear coat options

[neworiginal]

Traded my 83 atc 70 for an 85 sx250 ( has 86 tank) and repainted the tank. Bought some spray oil and engine fluid resistant duplicolor clear and dont think it's going to work. I did search but did not find any existing threads on this. Anyone find or use a good gas resistant fuel tank clear coat?

[Shep1970]

Out of a rattle can this is as good as it gets. A little pricey but works great, let it cure about 5- days then a nice coat of wax you’ll be good. Haven’t had any fuel issues yet, just slight yellowing around/under the gas cap but that’s it. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F25 3237339600

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[neworiginal]

Thanks a million Shep. Already ordered.

[Shep1970]

DONT breath it in!!!! It’s bad stuff, it’ll kill you. Read the can, grab a painting respirator from Lowe’s or wherever. There cheap.

Shep

[neworiginal]

appreciate the heads up and will be sure to play it safe.

[Shep1970]

Your base color can not intrude into the tank you need this clear coat to be the sealer on the steel tank otherwise gas/fumes will seap under your base. So just like an 1/8” of bare metal “just” around the filler hole top- hope that makes sense.
Gas/fumes must hit this clear first

Shep
And I’m no expert “but” I did stay at a holiday inn express hotel last night.....jk

[neworiginal]

makes total sense and thanks again