painting motorcycle tank
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Trying to find if anyone knows of a sealant or anything that can be used on a bike tank after painting, I am about to respray my tank on my Vulcan 800 and want to avoid the problems that I ran into the last time. It seems that the fumes and the gas that seems around the vent on top of the tank attacks the clear and can seep underneath it causing issues. I rememeber seeing something in the past that you would put around the seal for the lid that supposedly prevents this but I cant find it anymore.
#1, you need to catalyze your base. this helps with this big time. #2, yes the sealant is novalac epoxy. you can get it in single use packets specifically for what you are doing. the brand name of the packets is called lip seal. i get novalac epoxy in quarts for lining fuel tanks so i’m not sure where you can get the packets. try http://www.innate.com
Thats a neat site Jim :cheers Thanks
thanks for the link and the tip, Jim. Any recomendations on clear that is more resistant to gas spills? I know that most reputable clears are resistant to chemicals once cured but have you found any that stick out to you as better than others?
Not really, as long as you use a quality clear you will be fine. Stay away from economy or low end junk.
Eastwood carries a decent tank sealer.
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