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Message started by photojoe on 06/29/08 at 10:39:48

Title: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by photojoe on 06/29/08 at 10:39:48

I get more compliments on my paint job than anything else. Kind of influenced my own decision to buy this bike. It's an old style metal flake with a shine that blinds me when the sun hits it just right. This color would be a nightmare to match.

Problem is a growing paint bubble a few inches from the gas cap. It was just an inch or two before the summer, and has grown to the size of a silver dollar. I've done a lot of research, and like anything else, there's no quick fix. Well, unless there's someone here who has a suggestion. It seems that it would take a total re-paint, which I will not do before the winter.

It looks like I could cut it, and squeeze something in there to make it adhere to the tank again, but I don't want to make it worse. I guess it's about science and the elements which would be safe for paint. I don't want to introduce something to the paint that will cause it to deteriorate. I was thinking that nail polish may work. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by thumperclone on 06/29/08 at 15:37:53

in my wall paper days we used an equine syringe and needle full of paste to get rid of those nasty bubbles...
how big is your bubble??
if small enuf you may be able to pop that zit and just clear coat the whole tank...me thinks a lil super glue might help with larger bubbles.. is there a flaw in the paint near the tank throat where gas could get under the paint?? paper towel around neck b4 fill ups after tank is repaired..keep us posted...

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by photojoe on 06/29/08 at 16:52:52

Thanks for the response TC. Just a few weeks ago it was pretty small, about the size of a pencil eraser. I'm guessing that the heat of the summer has something to do with it expanding. It's probably about 2" now. The paint seems pretty thick, and may be easy to work with regarding superglue or something similar. The PO said that it was hit with over 15 coats of paint, and I believe him.

My primary concern with squeezing a substance like superglue under the paint, is that it may cause some adverse chemical reaction. Regardless, I feel that it's just going to get worse if I don't do something.

Thanks for the syringe suggestion, I found one here: http://www.smartpakequine.com/productclass.aspx?productclassid=1525. I'll do an injection and try to even it out with a credit card wrapped in a chamois.

The paint is way too pretty to go over just because of this. This "blemish" is really annoying to look at. Kind of like a beautiful woman with a black eye. I'll take a cosmetic problem over an engine problem anytime though.

No flaw that I could detect by the gas cap, although it's pretty close to it. I always use a bandana when filling up for just that reason. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 06/29/08 at 18:18:03

I see that you live in New Jersey. I don't think a little super glue is going to hurt the paint anymore than the air where you live.

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by photojoe on 06/29/08 at 19:19:48

The biggest problem with the air here at the Shore is that it contains salt, being that I'm just 8 short blocks from the Atlantic Ocean.

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 06/29/08 at 19:20:46

That's what I figured.

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by photojoe on 06/29/08 at 19:26:51

I got caught in a sandstorm last week also riding at 65mph on a 2 lane highway. Wasn't from the beach though, a freakin dump truck spewing the stuff at me. Saw him about a mile up and started feeling it as I got closer. To pass or not to pass? Yeah, I passed him. Made me appreciate raindrops a whole lot more.

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by verslagen1 on 06/30/08 at 09:05:57

I'd go the superglue route, if you leave it will continue to grow. So at least pop it to let the air out.

Title: Re: Growing paint bubble on tank
Post by photojoe on 06/30/08 at 12:01:41

Thanks VS. I'll try the superglue thing.

As for the syringe, it seems that I need a prescription to purchase one. Maybe the stealership can write me one. If not, I found another one made for teeth.