Artmageddon Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Anyone have an old fuel tank lying around that they may want painted free? I am getting ready to strip down my bike to paint it, and wouldn't mind practicing a bit, so you let me use your tank and get a free paint job out of it. It would be painted black unless you want to buy the paint. I'm getting ready to get the gear to do this up, and would just feel more comfortable if I could practice before I take my bike apart. I'm pretty comfortable painting, as I do have some artistic skills( I work as a graphic designer and majored in fine art in college). There is no doubt in my mind that the tank will come back pristine, I'm just a boy scout and always start a project well prepared and want the practice.I would also be willing to incorporate some simple graphics( no high detail flaming skulls or anything, I don't airbrush), maybe some simple flames or tribal if that floats your boat. Hit me up if you're into this, I would like to do it sometime in February. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have one I would want mine blue so I would by the paint with a saying in black on it if thats not to much for you out of the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have a tank that is in primer state and has been bond do job that i would let u try. Its really in rough shape though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Text would be fine, I work at a sign shop and have access to all kinds of neat stuff that I can use for templates. Must painters cut out stencils in vinyl to paint, so that's what I would do. PM me with some info, I won't be ready for a few weeks, I want to build some stands so I can rotate the tank like a spit for full coverage. Is the tank bare, or is it painted already? If so do you happen to know what type of paint? Lacquer? Urethane? Enamel? IfI plan on using lacquer. If it is not already lacquer, it will need to be stripped completely. Let me some info if possible, at minimum make model and paint code so I can do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have a tank that is in primer state and has been bond do job that i would let u try. Its really in rough shape though.A primered tank would be the best, less prep work on my part, but if the bondo job is bad, don't expect miracles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attackpainter Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hate to tell you but as a painter who paints 30+ cars a week Lacquer is not your friend,It is not durable to uv rays and gasoline. Go with a base clear system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Anyone want to practice the art of re-sealing a tank? I think my dad is looking at getting a POR-15 kit to do the inside of the CBX tank. A fresh outer coat (stock color) wouldn't hurt it either.How good are you with vintage tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magifesq Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I've got an old GSXR tank lying around my garage with some 5-6 year old gas in it I'd need to drain. It'll need stripped and primered. I'll try to get the cap picked so I can drain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I found a primered tank on ebay that fits my bike, I'm going to do that so I can keep the stock tank as well, that way it is there when I sell the bike. Sorry, I should have waited to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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