Painting my gas tank myself

[tkent02]

But I enjoy spraying paint.

[Fjbj40]

Closed cell foam rollers is what I have used. I painted a Piper Twin Comanche 2 years ago with it and the aircraft looks amazing for a roller job.

I have also sprayed it. But it is exclusively rolled. When rolling It takes about 2-3 very thin coats, I usually do 3 with a 360 wet sand in between if I am after the best job possible.

I enjoy spraying paint also, but believe me, if you follow the instructions very carefully the quality of the finish by rolling or using a high quality brush will blow your mind!

[MadCapsule]

Hi, Iv'e bought a new gas tank for my bike. The thing looks awful but has no dents. I don't have the money to get a professional paint job so I'm wondering what can I paint it with that wont get all messed up with gas spillage. Thanks for anyones advice..... Helmut

If you need to go super inexpensive, appliance epoxy spray paint will do the trick.

No primer, no clear coat. Spray on a few light coats for a shiny finish, or wait about twenty minutes between coats for more of a satin finish. Let it dry for at least a week, repeat at least a week, and the stuff will just laugh at any gas spills.

[alke46]

Brush results are good. If flows out and leaves no marks like very few other paints I've seen.

Closed cell foam rollers is what I have used. I painted a Piper Twin Comanche 2 years ago with it and the aircraft looks amazing for a roller job.

I have also sprayed it. But it is exclusively rolled. When rolling It takes about 2-3 very thin coats, I usually do 3 with a 360 wet sand in between if I am after the best job possible.

I enjoy spraying paint also, but believe me, if you follow the instructions very carefully the quality of the finish by rolling or using a high quality brush will blow your mind!

If you need to go super inexpensive, appliance epoxy spray paint will do the trick.

No primer, no clear coat. Spray on a few light coats for a shiny finish, or wait about twenty minutes between coats for more of a satin finish. Let it dry for at least a week, repeat at least a week, and the stuff will just laugh at any gas spills.

These replies all sound very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[Gorminrider]

Here's my guru

http://coachpainting.info/traditional.html

[Grimly]

Here's my guru
http://coachpainting.info/traditional.html

Stephen Hull - he's excellent.
Adding to what I mentioned above - I've occasionally used Tractor Enamel (might be called Highway or Plant Paint in some parts). Basically, a range of colour paints designed for agricultural, earthmoving, construction, etc. Not as flexible as Yacht Enamel, but still tough as old boots, easy to apply, cheap, and easily available.