Hi mate, thanks for posting this vid.. I watched a lot but kept coming back to yours and last weekend bit the bullet and painted my Triumph tank.. It came out far far better then I could have imagined and I think the key was your point about the prep being the biggest part. I spent hours, priming, flattering back with a guide coat and then finally colour and clear.. I even added the centre strip following your method too, Result is amazing. Thank you. If you want to see it I’m happy to share…. Thanks again..
Looks nice, but when using 2k clear coat USE the right PROTECTION! This is not your regular paint and will do some serious damage your health. Read about isocyanates. Even your standard respirator may not be enough. Be safe guys!
Very nice, especially for working outdoors. Great “diy” for someone willing to attempt this that has a older motorcycle that may not be worth having a professional paint job expense. Thank you.
Great job and great video. I'm a mechanic, not a painter so I've dabbled a bit and painted a couple of tanks but this will elevate my next job right up there. Thanks again Muzz
great video, I have stick on decals (chrome flashes) that I need to apply to my tank, a 1982 650 Nighthawk, I presume that there are no issues with putting clear coat over these, there are no instructions with the decals as to this process.
Thank you so much for this video! The most informative of each and every step with some great tips added in there too. Glad I found this before starting to paint my tank 👍👍
Perth Western Australia , I know the paint shop I buy paint cans from these guys they make good quality paint with good full paint cans , full spray paint supply’s
Sweet vid. Thanks! I've built 5 frame up bikes and 2 cars but never painted before. I have 2 fenders to do on my current project and I'm gonna try this. Again, thanks!
I see some people take the tank down to bare metal with paint remover before painting, others will sand it down, leaving a lot of the old paint in place, like you did in this video. The paint on my tank isn't horrible, but it's got a couple scratches and chips...which is why I'd like to repaint it. I haven't done any painting so I'm not sure if I should take it down to bare metal or just sand it down enough for the primer to take hold.
Just came across your video, really cool! Out of curiosity as I'm painting my bike, dontiu sand the clear coat in end so that you can't feel stripe layer?
Great video! You spray with such ease, confidence and smooth. That is a learned and experienced talent! So you do not sand after each final spray? I guess you don't have to as long as you are under the 1 hour time. Very well done. Do you buff it out after all has cured? Sorry for so many questions, I don't want to screw up my 1976 RD400. I can build high performance engines (shop), but I can screw up painting every time. At 68 years old you would think I should have mastered painting - not even close. Thanks
2 things: 1: you have any orange peel before the clear went on, if not any tips on avoiding it? 2: how long did you wait between the base coat and the stripes?
You made this look easy. I'm doing a large '96 CBR900RR tank right now. The first priming turned out bad. I held the can too far away so it turned out all grainy. I waited for it to dry, then sanded the tank and reapplied primer. This time it came out a lot better and smoother. Next step will be sanding it with 600 grit & a guide coat.
Acrylic Lacquer Flat or Matt Black (not Enamel). Leave it to dry (normally a few minutes) before sanding otherwise it will clog. If you apply too the coat too heavy, this can cause clogging as well. Failing that, you can get powder guide coat in a spray-can.
Excellent video mate , thanks for filming the process and educating us as to how to properly paint a petrol tank using spray cans , great end product. I did notice that you seemed to only spray the top and sides ?
Na all good in this case and in the context of what was done. If using a 2k primer I would have been more careful but hey its a you tube video. Tank was flushed after anyway.
I'm curious to know how you stop under bleed when one piece of tape crosses another to form a crisp edge..I use 3m tape and still get under bleed..Nice work!
as long as you are using the fineline tape and not masking tape there shouldn't be bleed is you keep the colour applicatrion light per coat (dont flood the paint on) and press down the cross over hard.
Has anybody ever used this stuff I have, called Liquid Sandpaper ? I've used it on wood projects but wonder how well it would work on a tank like this.
It looks like 2-3 inches. I don't know how he didn't have any "runs" (I think he calls them "tram lines"). Spray cans always say 8-10 inches, but then my spray jobs come out like crap compared to his.
Can you use a «wet and dry» sandpaper without water, As you would with a «normal» sandpaper, Just with a higher grit? Example: instead of using a 400 normal dry sandpaper, can you use a 800 wet and dry paper without water?
It’s always best to use the can then and there. However as air is not getting into the can and If the can is kept cool, I have known people that have used it the next day with no problem( just check first to see that it’s ok… will start to splatter)But we always suggest to people to use the can right away.
very informative. Did you use as well the clear coat for the tank on the fender as well? I was told that is useless if you don't use it for the tank gas. But I found that it gives a nice finish on plastic parts as well
I used the same 2k clear on the tank and the fenders. Its best to use a 2K clear on the Fuel tank as its more resilient to Fuel (compared with say, Acrylic Lacquer).
What/Where is that tank from? Norton? Ducati? Do you know if it 's greater than 4 US Gallons? Does anyone know where i can get a tank like this to fit a Harley Davidson Softtail?
Hey, I have a stupid question. I want to paint my tank a matte/satin color. When I put the clear coat on will that just turn the satin finish into a glossy finish, or will it look like satin paint with a clear coat? Not sure if that makes any sense.
@Do One Ok. Thanks a ton. Sounds like it takes quite a bit of finesse. I'm going to wait to see how I like the matte/satin look before I decide what kind of clear coat I'll do.
And please remember, people, to wear the recommended safety gear, including respirator, gloves and full coverage clothing! The warning labels are there for a reason. This stuff can fuck you up!
all that wax and grease remover .. you could just have used dishsoap and a wsashdown after that with clean water .. just saying ofc and when praying .. keep a 20 cms distance to the tank :-s or u risk getting runs
I generally don't pray when I am spraying.. just saying. As far as the wax and grease remover goes, I first tried the dish-soap but unfortunately whatever contaminant was on there wasn't budging ( hense the amount of wax and grease remover being used)
ISOCYANATES in 2 pk. Please read up on it, very hazardous to your lungs. It really needs a high level of protection, and you didn’t even have a dust mask on....
The dust suit wasn't there to cut down dust (after all we were painting outside). In Western Australia we have Work Safe Codes of Practice, in this code of practice it stipulates that if you are painting "Two Part" paints (the clear), overalls, gloves and mask must be worn... I was merely complying with these safe practices.
@@mattbfab Actually I did, except when talking I removed the mask so that it didn't get in the way.. the video was edited down but in the extended versions you see I was wearing a mask but no one wants to watch a 45 minute video. I wore gloves, I wore a dust suit for protection, not wearing a mask when spraying would then just be silly.
Hi mate, thanks for posting this vid.. I watched a lot but kept coming back to yours and last weekend bit the bullet and painted my Triumph tank.. It came out far far better then I could have imagined and I think the key was your point about the prep being the biggest part. I spent hours, priming, flattering back with a guide coat and then finally colour and clear.. I even added the centre strip following your method too, Result is amazing. Thank you. If you want to see it I’m happy to share…. Thanks again..
Looks nice, but when using 2k clear coat USE the right PROTECTION! This is not your regular paint and will do some serious damage your health. Read about isocyanates. Even your standard respirator may not be enough. Be safe guys!
Looks amazing! I’m pretty good on the tools but have never sprayed a tank before! It’s given me the confidence to have a stab at it! Thanks 👍🏻
I used this to paint my fuel tank and it worked out great. Thanks!
Fantastic video. Haven't had the need to paint a tank yet but this gave me the idea that if I do, I can do the job right.
thank you for sharing the step by step. that came out very good. the stripe adds a bit of character to the total design. well done
The pictures of the bike look like it’s in Baltimore, MD. Federal Hill. Love the work nice job
Very nice, especially for working outdoors. Great “diy” for someone willing to attempt this that has a older motorcycle that may not be worth having a professional paint job expense.
Thank you.
thank you just the kinda vid i was looking for, i dont wanna be a proffessional painter I just wanna paint my tank
Great job and great video. I'm a mechanic, not a painter so I've dabbled a bit and painted a couple of tanks but this will elevate my next job right up there.
Thanks again
Muzz
great video, I have stick on decals (chrome flashes) that I need to apply to my tank, a 1982 650 Nighthawk, I presume that there are no issues with putting clear coat over these, there are no instructions with the decals as to this process.
Thank you so much for this video! The most informative of each and every step with some great tips added in there too. Glad I found this before starting to paint my tank 👍👍
Happy to help,
DUDE you have some massive painting talent Bruv!!!
Great Job! I learned a lot. Time to tackle my tank!
Looks very nice. I wish you would have showed us how you removed the insect for the clear coat, or from paint on the tank.
Thanks man very helpful video and a awesome paint job from a can
Great video made me realise im more than happy with the colour of my tank and definalty wont bother with all this malarky.
Perth Western Australia , I know the paint shop I buy paint cans from these guys they make good quality paint with good full paint cans , full spray paint supply’s
Sweet vid. Thanks! I've built 5 frame up bikes and 2 cars but never painted before. I have 2 fenders to do on my current project and I'm gonna try this. Again, thanks!
I see some people take the tank down to bare metal with paint remover before painting, others will sand it down, leaving a lot of the old paint in place, like you did in this video. The paint on my tank isn't horrible, but it's got a couple scratches and chips...which is why I'd like to repaint it. I haven't done any painting so I'm not sure if I should take it down to bare metal or just sand it down enough for the primer to take hold.
Thanks for this tutorial video... From India 💕
Thanks great job.. I be using this as a guide for my Harley Sportster.
Just came across your video, really cool! Out of curiosity as I'm painting my bike, dontiu sand the clear coat in end so that you can't feel stripe layer?
Lovely job. Inspiring and informative. Well done.
Great video...debating doing this on an older bike. Great tips, thanks!
Just wanted to say thanks. So many helpful tips in there. And now I know that I have been doing everything wrong up to this point. :)
Beautiful job! This video is super helpful. Thanks!
That is excellent! Better than I would expect!
Nice one, so informative, I ready to have a go myself , wish me luck
Great video! You spray with such ease, confidence and smooth. That is a learned and experienced talent! So you do not sand after each final spray? I guess you don't have to as long as you are under the 1 hour time. Very well done. Do you buff it out after all has cured? Sorry for so many questions, I don't want to screw up my 1976 RD400. I can build high performance engines (shop), but I can screw up painting every time. At 68 years old you would think I should have mastered painting - not even close. Thanks
Very nice, thank you for sharing!
Great vid . 4 me. Im thinking of doing my tank +sides . Cheers
2 things:
1: you have any orange peel before the clear went on, if not any tips on avoiding it?
2: how long did you wait between the base coat and the stripes?
Is there a color code for the chosen colors? Really enjoy the combination!
You made this look easy. I'm doing a large '96 CBR900RR tank right now. The first priming turned out bad. I held the can too far away so it turned out all grainy. I waited for it to dry, then sanded the tank and reapplied primer. This time it came out a lot better and smoother. Next step will be sanding it with 600 grit & a guide coat.
I prometes a helmet and key is really having a clean tank before primer.
Step 5. What kind of flat black is used? After I used flat black and tried to sand, it built up in clumps on the tank and sand paper.
Acrylic Lacquer Flat or Matt Black (not Enamel). Leave it to dry (normally a few minutes) before sanding otherwise it will clog. If you apply too the coat too heavy, this can cause clogging as well. Failing that, you can get powder guide coat in a spray-can.
"Tanks" for the information!!!!!!!
Really useful video. Thanks for posting.
Awesome informative video, thanks very much!
thanks for the video mate i found it supper informative
Excellent video mate , thanks for filming the process and educating us as to how to properly paint a petrol tank using spray cans , great end product.
I did notice that you seemed to only spray the top and sides ?
Well there wasn't any place to hang the tank, otherwise its possible to paint the underside later on (or first) and mask it all off (correctly).
How does the engine run with the overspray in the tank? Better to mask off the tank neck
Na all good in this case and in the context of what was done. If using a 2k primer I would have been more careful but hey its a you tube video. Tank was flushed after anyway.
Thanks for the walkthrough. After you spray the paint you don’t wet sand it at all? Do you wet sand if you get orange peel? Thanks.
No
I'm curious to know how you stop under bleed when one piece of tape crosses another to form a crisp edge..I use 3m tape and still get under bleed..Nice work!
as long as you are using the fineline tape and not masking tape there shouldn't be bleed is you keep the colour applicatrion light per coat (dont flood the paint on) and press down the cross over hard.
Has anybody ever used this stuff I have, called Liquid Sandpaper ? I've used it on wood projects but wonder how well it would work on a tank like this.
Can you use this method over any type of paint? e.g. acrylic, or enamel
nice color combo!
What type of paint is the dark grey?
such a great video. Thanks for sharing
Nice one helped a lot thanks.
Great video, one question .that looks like a 4 gallon tank how many cans am I going to need?
I used 1 spraycan of Cromax(Dupont) Centari 600 for painting the bike.
Question: What's the best way to avoid drips? And related,... how thick should each coat be? Txs
Will the vinyls distort ? Some ive used do this thats what i worry about
Great video. What is the approx. distance you hold the can to the tank?
It looks like 2-3 inches. I don't know how he didn't have any "runs" (I think he calls them "tram lines"). Spray cans always say 8-10 inches, but then my spray jobs come out like crap compared to his.
Can you use a «wet and dry» sandpaper without water, As you would with a «normal» sandpaper, Just with a higher grit? Example: instead of using a 400 normal dry sandpaper, can you use a 800 wet and dry paper without water?
Nice vid. I have a question: after how many hours i can put the clear coat after putting down the colour?
@Do One thank you a lot for the response 🙏
30 minutes
No wet sanding of the clear coat??
Not in this case (I felt it didn't need to be done)
Fantastic job sir thank you 👍
Nice job - I’m always hit and miss with orange peel and have to wet and dry…. One day I’ll hopefully get it.. thanks
Did you buff the clear coat?
How long before can hardens up after activating?
It’s always best to use the can then and there. However as air is not getting into the can and If the can is kept cool, I have known people that have used it the next day with no problem( just check first to see that it’s ok… will start to splatter)But we always suggest to people to use the can right away.
very informative. Did you use as well the clear coat for the tank on the fender as well? I was told that is useless if you don't use it for the tank gas. But I found that it gives a nice finish on plastic parts as well
I used the same 2k clear on the tank and the fenders. Its best to use a 2K clear on the Fuel tank as its more resilient to Fuel (compared with say, Acrylic Lacquer).
how I prevent gasoline from dissolving my paint job???? will acrylic enamel be enough to protect it????
Acrylic Enamel may not be enough, you really need 2 pack paint.
Result looked great
What/Where is that tank from? Norton? Ducati? Do you know if it 's greater than 4 US Gallons? Does anyone know where i can get a tank like this to fit a Harley Davidson Softtail?
Cool video, thanks a lot👏🏽
what do tou use to make the paint petrol proof ?
I did my street glide. Took me a month but it cam out beautifull
Great job
Hey, I have a stupid question. I want to paint my tank a matte/satin color. When I put the clear coat on will that just turn the satin finish into a glossy finish, or will it look like satin paint with a clear coat? Not sure if that makes any sense.
It depends you can get matte clear and satin and gloss, if that's what you want to achieve go for the satin clear
@Do One Ok. Thanks a ton. Sounds like it takes quite a bit of finesse. I'm going to wait to see how I like the matte/satin look before I decide what kind of clear coat I'll do.
What is the blue stripe material you used there bro?
Outdoor ?
Painted a 1958 Harley myself once . Did not turn out well .
What bike did that tank come from?
No buffing?
Happily enough, no we didn't need to do any buffing.
අයියෙ අර කැට වැටෙන්න දාන ලේයර් එක ඩස්ට් එක වගෙ ගහද්දි රෆ් වෙනවා නේද.ඒක එහෙම්මම ක්ලියර් කොඩ් එක ගැහුවට කමක් නැද්ද
what spray paint brand do you recommend?
Instead of a "value coat" when going black, couldn't I just add an extra black coat?
Oh to have an outdoor paint shop😂
Amazing 👌👍
Nice job
How was the orange peel?
looks nonexistent
near on none
Are you kidding good job mate
peace from israel thank you for this video
And please remember, people, to wear the recommended safety gear, including respirator, gloves and full coverage clothing! The warning labels are there for a reason. This stuff can fuck you up!
Лак из балончика-идиотский выбор. Такой лак облезет очень быстро
wow.
merv ya legend
Where are the bugs? I would have a million land on it.
The freaking tank lid is open dude wth
Actually, the tank did have a plug in it but because of the shape/type of the filler cap, I had to mask it this way
all that wax and grease remover .. you could just have used dishsoap and a wsashdown after that with clean water ..
just saying ofc and when praying .. keep a 20 cms distance to the tank :-s or u risk getting runs
I generally don't pray when I am spraying.. just saying. As far as the wax and grease remover goes, I first tried the dish-soap but unfortunately whatever contaminant was on there wasn't budging ( hense the amount of wax and grease remover being used)
You are far too close with the spray can
I know its a little hard to tell in the video but we are using left-handed spray cans, which as you should know, are a little different to use.
Should close the gas filler 🙈💩
The type of gas filler cap used didn't require this step.
ISOCYANATES in 2 pk. Please read up on it, very hazardous to your lungs. It really needs a high level of protection, and you didn’t even have a dust mask on....
Big dent on the left side. Awful result.
I don't know what video you were watching as there was no dent other than the curvature of the tank.
Paper suit to cut down dust, while spraying outside!!!! Mmmmm, interesting concept but tragic fail.
The dust suit wasn't there to cut down dust (after all we were painting outside). In Western Australia we have Work Safe Codes of Practice, in this code of practice it stipulates that if you are painting "Two Part" paints (the clear), overalls, gloves and mask must be worn... I was merely complying with these safe practices.
@@thatcarpaintshop not once did you wear a mask ?
@@mattbfab Actually I did, except when talking I removed the mask so that it didn't get in the way.. the video was edited down but in the extended versions you see I was wearing a mask but no one wants to watch a 45 minute video. I wore gloves, I wore a dust suit for protection, not wearing a mask when spraying would then just be silly.