new fuel tank paint!!

[tashunka]

Finally got my tank all done and put back together.

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/data/566/87new_tank_paint_-_0051.JPG

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/data/566/87new_tank_paint_-_0031.JPG

http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/data/566/87new_tank_paint_-_0041.JPG

http://www.cyclegear.com/images/threatgrn_310x275.jpg

Decided to use my helmet for inspiration on the colours. Might still add a green strip or two but for now I'm liking it!

:tup:

[brad 350]

Dude..........that looks awesome!:hb:

What was the tank made out of?

B-rad

[tashunka]

Thanks man.....

it's just the stock steel tank. I built up about 5 layers with lots of sanding in between to make it nice and smooth. It's amazing how good a can of tremclad can work if you put the time and energy into it.......

here's the before picture....
http://www.dualsportbc.com/photogallery/data/536/87nov_19_05_dirty_wide_left.jpg

[Yak_KLR650]

Looks real sharp! Good job! Did you just use a spray can?

[brad 350]

Is there some pinstriping on there also?. the new look kicks #$!

B-rad.

[tashunka]

Thanks guys....
I thought I was going to go with gloss black so I originally bought a can of the Automotive Tremclad and did my building of layers with that. Then I decided I wanted Matte which I did for just the top layer. Lots of drying time and sanding with 400 grit between coats (that's why it took 2 weeks). Then I finished the look with some gold pinstripe tape (also from Crappy Tire).

[VIMike]

Good work Tash.:tup: Looking forward to seeing it live.

VI.

[VIMike]

Good work Tash.:tup: Looking forward to seeing it live.

VI.