larger fuel tank? - Page 2

Weldangrind · 02-12-2016, 10:45 AM

There is also a 2K clearcoat in a spray bomb that you could try. You saved on the paint, so it might be worth it to spend a few bucks on clearcoat.

bogieboy · 02-12-2016, 12:03 PM

I hit it with the clearcoat that I had...lol its an automotive grade spray so I figure its good enough... now just gotta find time to either get the bike in the shop or for it to warm up to fit it....

Weldangrind · 02-13-2016, 10:39 AM

Please note the brand of clearcoat. If it is successful at protecting the tank from gas spillage, it would be good info for us all.

bogieboy · 02-13-2016, 11:58 AM

i am going to let it cure for at least a week before testing it out...LOL but i did buff and wax it today and am very happy with how it buffs.... its Plastikote T-45 enamel, i will say it goes on pretty crappy... orange peels like crazy... tried wetsanding and recoating and its no help...LOL so i dont like it because of that... i also sent plastikote an email asking about the fuel solvency of the formula... see what they have to say...

Adjuster · 02-13-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

There is also a 2K clearcoat in a spray bomb that you could try. You saved on the paint, so it might be worth it to spend a few bucks on clearcoat.

I have used this on my tank. I haven't spilled any fuel on it yet so I don't know if it will hold up. But everything I read on the net said it is the only fuel resistant clear coat. The regular rattle can paint and clear coat will instantly damage when exposed to fuel. I found this out by ruining my first tank spray job.

The 2k went on very easy and looks great. Applied several coats and you really do get that deep shine just like on a new car. The only draw back is its a one time use thing. Once you activate the can it is only good for a few days. I bought my can off Ebay for $25.00 I believe.

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Weldangrind · 02-14-2016, 11:57 AM

What brand did you buy, Adjuster?

Weldangrind · 02-14-2016, 11:58 AM

Bogieboy, that's a good idea about sending an email. Perhaps they can point you to the best product in their line.

SpudRider · 02-14-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

What brand did you buy, Adjuster?

X2; inquiring minds want to know.

Adjuster · 02-14-2016, 01:28 PM

I am pretty sure this is the same brand I used. Not the same Ebay ad but the same stuff.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USC-SprayMax...369386&vxp=mtr

Yep thats the same stuff, I still have the old can and I just double checked. Price has come down some. Very easy to use and you get professional looking results. Just as with anything like this, your results are 100% dependent on your prep work of the surface and then follow all the instructions on the can. Also lots of YouTube videos on this stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...ax+3680061+2K+

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Weldangrind · 02-14-2016, 10:47 PM

Thanks! I'm glad to see that they have a matt and a semi-gloss 2K clear as well. That'll work much better for some paint jobs I have in mind.

http://www.spraymax.com/index.php?id=361&L=1

bogieboy · 02-15-2016, 12:17 PM

so updates...LOL going to be looking for a fuel resistant clear now... hate to spend the $22 a can avrage for the 2k spraybomb...LOL but tested it this morning, and its nowhere near fuel resistant...or brake cleaner resistant either... also, got a reply from plastikote:

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Mr.[bogieboy]:

Thank you for contacting Valspar. [not attached here] Attached is the Product Data Sheet for the T-45. This paint is not designed to have resistance to gasoline.

Weldangrind · 02-15-2016, 12:24 PM

Thanks for sharing the response.

bogieboy · 12-28-2016, 08:39 PM

so... time to resurrect this thread again...LOL finally started cutting mounts off and beating the tank tunnel into submission.... kinda kicking myself for getting a california emissions tank... the standard doesn't have a second vent bung, whoch of course ends up RIGHT where it needed to be for the frame to clear... little hammer work and its better.... so far its all just mock up... need to figure out hard mounts and everything yet, as well as lining everything up properly...

but here's a teaser of a dr650 tank on a roketa db07a....hehehe

BlackBike · 12-28-2016, 09:32 PM

Looks great! What's the capacity? More than the original.

bogieboy · 12-28-2016, 09:43 PM

roughly 3.4 gallons up from 1.1.....LOL

02-12-2016, 10:45 AM	#16
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	There is also a 2K clearcoat in a spray bomb that you could try. You saved on the paint, so it might be worth it to spend a few bucks on clearcoat. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-13-2016, 10:39 AM	#18
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Please note the brand of clearcoat. If it is successful at protecting the tank from gas spillage, it would be good info for us all. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-14-2016, 11:57 AM	#21
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	What brand did you buy, Adjuster? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-14-2016, 11:58 AM	#22
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Bogieboy, that's a good idea about sending an email. Perhaps they can point you to the best product in their line. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-14-2016, 10:47 PM	#25
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks! I'm glad to see that they have a matt and a semi-gloss 2K clear as well. That'll work much better for some paint jobs I have in mind. http://www.spraymax.com/index.php?id=361&L=1 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-12-2016, 12:03 PM	#17
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	I hit it with the clearcoat that I had...lol its an automotive grade spray so I figure its good enough... now just gotta find time to either get the bike in the shop or for it to warm up to fit it....
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02-13-2016, 11:58 AM	#19
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	i am going to let it cure for at least a week before testing it out...LOL but i did buff and wax it today and am very happy with how it buffs.... its Plastikote T-45 enamel, i will say it goes on pretty crappy... orange peels like crazy... tried wetsanding and recoating and its no help...LOL so i dont like it because of that... i also sent plastikote an email asking about the fuel solvency of the formula... see what they have to say...
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02-14-2016, 01:28 PM	#24
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	I am pretty sure this is the same brand I used. Not the same Ebay ad but the same stuff. http://www.ebay.com/itm/USC-SprayMax...369386&vxp=mtr Yep thats the same stuff, I still have the old can and I just double checked. Price has come down some. Very easy to use and you get professional looking results. Just as with anything like this, your results are 100% dependent on your prep work of the surface and then follow all the instructions on the can. Also lots of YouTube videos on this stuff. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...ax+3680061+2K+ /
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02-15-2016, 12:24 PM	#27
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for sharing the response. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-28-2016, 08:39 PM	#28
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	so... time to resurrect this thread again...LOL finally started cutting mounts off and beating the tank tunnel into submission.... kinda kicking myself for getting a california emissions tank... the standard doesn't have a second vent bung, whoch of course ends up RIGHT where it needed to be for the frame to clear... little hammer work and its better.... so far its all just mock up... need to figure out hard mounts and everything yet, as well as lining everything up properly... but here's a teaser of a dr650 tank on a roketa db07a....hehehe
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12-28-2016, 09:32 PM	#29
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Looks great! What's the capacity? More than the original. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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12-28-2016, 09:43 PM	#30
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	roughly 3.4 gallons up from 1.1.....LOL
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