Topic: Gas Tank Paint


Bob56    -- 10-28-2018 @ 8:59 AM
  I need to touch up my gas tank as long as I have it out. I know it is gloss black but is there any particular brand I should use. 1936 Cabriolet

This message was edited by Bob56 on 10-28-18 @ 9:00 AM


trjford8    -- 10-28-2018 @ 2:20 PM
  Use a good brand of automotive paint with a hardener. Any over the counter enamel in a spray can will not hold up if today's gas is spilled on it.


supereal    -- 10-30-2018 @ 8:44 AM
  The only paint that will resist gasoline is lacquer. It is still available in "rattle" cans.


len47merc    -- 10-30-2018 @ 9:32 AM
  POR-15 semi-gloss, matte or satin black. Wear gloves, a long-sleeved shirt you are willing to sacrifice and don't touch your face or get any on your skin. Almost tattoo-like and permanently stains anything it touches. Protect all surrounding surfaces as well.

Steve

This message was edited by len47merc on 10-30-18 @ 9:39 AM


Bob56    -- 10-31-2018 @ 3:23 AM
  Thank you for the replies. Going to try my first attempt at painting it with a spray gun


trjford8    -- 10-31-2018 @ 7:23 AM
  Not sure what paint you will be using, but many of the paints need very good breathing apparatus. If you do the POR-15 you can brush it on and it flows and looks like you sprayed it.


len47merc    -- 10-31-2018 @ 8:02 AM
  x2 on all trjford8's comments on the POR-15. Should've mentioned that myself - it is very low viscosity, flows and covers (1 coat) very well and very quickly. If spraying breathing apparatus is a must - plus a full face shield ('freckles' from airborne droplets will be darn near impossible to remove, will have to wear off), though it flows so well that with a modest quality brush you'll obtain an almost sprayed-like finish, particularly on a fuel cell.

Steve


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