Planet Minis

aas5f6

Does anyone know of a spray paint that can hold up to gas long term? I am wanting to paint my 1980 XR80 metal gas tank.

Thanks

Luckystar64

Nothing that comes out of a can will hold up to gasoline fumes. Take it to a body shop and have it done. Even the spray with hardener in it (auto body supply shops carry it) probably won't hold up for the long haul. I'd take the tank, and the Honda paint color code in, and have 'em paint it right. Somebody that does Harleys would know what to do. ---L*64

50mAfIa

honda codes mean NOTHING to body shops and paint jobbers. they dont exist. harley codes are hard to come buy.

automotive urethane would hold up great. but how much u willing to pay. most people arent willing to pay 150 bucks and up for a good job.

Luckystar64

If you're trying to do it quickly and inexpensively via a spray can, then take the tank to an auto body supply shop. They can scan the tank, and come up with the color already mixed in a spray can in a day or two. Then they sell a clear that has a hardener that you put in it-- it will actually come seperately-- once you "inject" the hardener into the can of clear, you'll have about 20 hours to to spray the tank with the clear before the hardener hardens in the can.

That route will cost about 40 bucks or so. You may get it done at a body shop for about 50-100 bucks. I'd try it first-- if no luck then DIY it as I described. ---L*64

PitsterX4r57

it will start to bubble up if you just rattle can it. People are talking about the hardener which will probably work but i have no idea about that.