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Message started by clueless on 09/22/05 at 07:05:22

Title: Clearcoat and decals
Post by clueless on 09/22/05 at 07:05:22

Made some tank decals, put them on and have 3 light coats of clear( rattle can) on. I'm not sure if I should be able to lightly buff the finish or what. I've seen some nice work on here. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Jim

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Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by vroom1776 on 09/22/05 at 09:11:42

if you go over to the ISRA forum on delphi, they had a long thread on rattle can painting a bike nicely.... sorry, that's all I got

Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by torque on 09/23/05 at 14:56:23

i painted my tank with "rattle can paint"it looked perfect,until i dripped a drop of gas on it,the gas ate through it like it wasnt even there.thats why im redoing my bike.

"rattle can paint "has no hardner in it,when i paint mine this time,with the air compresser,im adding hardner to every coat. 8)

Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by vroom1776 on 09/23/05 at 15:48:37

you can also get acrylic spray paint, which I don't think the gas will eat thru, but it is hard to wwork with.

Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by torque on 09/23/05 at 15:58:09

i had the acrylic kind,the clear coat even said it was oil and gas proof,guess what!, that is a load of bullsh!t.

yes u can buff and wax it just dont get any any gas on it thats the only thing that can screw it up.

Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by Savage_Rob on 09/24/05 at 07:26:57

torque wrote:

Yeah, Gas seems to eat mine too. I'm workin' on it.

Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by Greg_650 on 09/24/05 at 08:24:34

If you need to use a rattle can, buy your paint from Color Rite online. Good stuff.
Color Rite (http://www.color-rite.com/CRPLfactoryColors.php)

Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by slavy on 09/24/05 at 08:40:37

I used PJ1 paint and clear coat from a rattle can and it worked pretty good. Just do not use "clear laquer" , because it will wrinkle the paint under. Use "clear epoxy paint " . Once it is cured, it is pretty good. Couple of times at the gas station I spilled gas on the tank , but i cleaned it fast and there were not visible damages.

Title: Re: Clearcoat and decals
Post by Greg_650 on 09/24/05 at 08:41:54

My front fork tubes are painted with PJ1 paint.