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Title: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Gyrobob on 01/01/13 at 07:44:09 I still have not found any rattle can clearcoat that can resist a momentary gas spill.  I've tried these so far: Duplicolor -- clear gloss -- engine enamel gloss clear -- engine enamel color Rustoleum -- clear gloss -- engine enamel gloss clear Krylon -- clear gloss -- engine enamel color

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by WD on 01/01/13 at 08:36:58 Go to your local paint and body supply. You can have one shot wonder cans made up ready to spray of any catalyzed poly auto paint. Deltron, Delthane, Imron or whatever the current version of those old stand by paint systems are. Expensive but very worth it.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Gyrobob on 01/01/13 at 09:14:02 4D5E1A0 wrote: Go to your local paint and body supply. You can have one shot wonder cans made up ready to spray of any catalyzed poly auto paint. Deltron, Delthane, Imron or whatever the current version of those old stand by paint systems are. Expensive but very worth it. I wonder how your suggestion would compare to this stuff?  Spraymax 2K.  Shelf life 48 hours.  Must use a respirator.   I have read in other forums, it can take a direct splash of ethanol-laden gas with no trouble.  If gas contacts it for more than a minute or so, though, it will start to react.  On a minor fill-up spill, I would think the gas would evaporate in less than a minute, eh? http://www.amazon.com/USC-Spray-Gloss-Clearcoat-Aerosol/dp/B0043B7UQY

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by WD on 01/01/13 at 10:10:29 Never used that one. I'm partial to Deltron. Definitely have to wear a respirator with my favorites, isocyanate paints cause e.d...

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Gyrobob on 01/02/13 at 04:41:14 4457130 wrote: Go to your local paint and body supply. You can have one shot wonder cans made up ready to spray of any catalyzed poly auto paint. Deltron, Delthane, Imron or whatever the current version of those old stand by paint systems are. Expensive but very worth it. Expensive, eh?  What would be a ball park figure?  $20 per can?  $50?

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by MShipley on 01/02/13 at 04:57:27 I recently purchased the spraymax product. It will be a month or so until I use it but will ley you know. I purchased it here. http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_2_part_2k_aerosol.cfm

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by WD on 01/02/13 at 06:16:13 Last one ran me $25 for a standard sized spray can and that was a few years ago.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Gyrobob on 01/02/13 at 07:20:40 746A515049555C40390 wrote: I recently purchased the spraymax product. It will be a month or so until I use it but will ley you know. I purchased it here. http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_2_part_2k_aerosol.cfm Great.  I'll be real interested in how it turns out.  I wonder if one can is enough to put two coats on a RYCA tank, a front fender, a RYCA seat, and two side panels.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Demin on 01/02/13 at 08:28:38 Couple other sites I'm on,they've used the Spraymax with good results

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Super Thumper on 01/02/13 at 08:47:56 Our local NAPA Auto parts fills a rattle can with any color of Dupont PPG paint you want for $17.50 a can.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Gyrobob on 01/02/13 at 08:50:59 5A5B5357503E0 wrote: Couple other sites I'm on,they've used the Spraymax with good results I can relate.  I found out about Spraymax 2k from researching it on various sites and forums,... maybe some of the same ones you are talking about.  thanks.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Gyrobob on 01/02/13 at 08:52:25 7769606C626D716A6B050 wrote: Our local NAPA Auto parts fills a rattle can with any color of Dupont PPG paint you want for $17.50 a can. When they do that, I wonder how long you have to use it up before it gets hard?

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Demin on 01/02/13 at 09:17:30 They do the basecoat.But I don't think they do clear coat.Basecoat is not activated,clearcoat is.The Spraymax you have to break a seal or something then shake it to mix it.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by WD on 01/02/13 at 09:38:58 PPG dealer will do the clear coat in bomb cans. You've got 4 hours to use it or the contents have gone solid. Just called our local PPG jobber, 1 can will do a typical cafe bike, one MAYBE two coats, and runs $45 out the door. Catalyzed base coats have the same working time, run $30 out the door. He also said don't use the PPG clear over generic enamels, it's going to lift them.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Demin on 01/02/13 at 09:40:54 I knew there wasn't a long pot life.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by MMRanch on 01/02/13 at 09:52:13 Anybody else tried "Pholyutherithan" :-?(check the spelling on that) ?    Best I can tell , Gas doin't bother it , but its hard to make it stick to the basecoat real good. :) polyurethane? -v1

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Gyrobob on 01/02/13 at 18:15:30 0112560 wrote: PPG dealer will do the clear coat in bomb cans. You've got 4 hours to use it or the contents have gone solid. Just called our local PPG jobber, 1 can will do a typical cafe bike, one MAYBE two coats, and runs $45 out the door. Catalyzed base coats have the same working time, run $30 out the door. He also said don't use the PPG clear over generic enamels, it's going to lift them. Does that mean I can not use the PPG clear over Dupli-color?

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by WD on 01/03/13 at 05:16:39 Not supposed to. I've had Duplicolor clear lift Duplicolor color coats, following the can directions for working window to the letter. Krylon was the same way, their clear lifted/wrinkled their color coat. Have not had problems with PJ1 clear but not sure if it is still being made. Had nothing but problems with VHT colors and clears, but the primer seemed to be fine. I just stick with tried and true Rustoleum bomb cans anymore. Have never had a problem with their colors or clears, even with engine enamels. I've saturated tanks painted with it and never had any clear coat stains or color coat changes. Even the regular line has been gas resistant on the sides of my 69 Dodge truck...

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by MShipley on 01/03/13 at 05:44:51 I was talking with the guy at R&E paint supplies about the Spraymax 2K. He said he has used it over lots of different color coats however if you use shelf enamel you have to shoot within an hour.

Title: Re: Gas-proof clearcoat for tank? Post by Face on 01/03/13 at 19:36:43 Figured I'd throw my two cents in here. Like WD I've had great results with Rustoleum clear. For the price you might give it a try. At least then we'll know for sure either way. If price is not a concern, I would highly recomend Dupont Imron from your local auto body supply shop. It is literally bullet proof. Really......I've seen it. Had a repo man bring a truck into our shop that the registered owner decided "If I can't have it, no one can" and he opened up on it with a small calibur hand gun. The truck was a Peterbilt painted with Imron. Where there was sufficient material to stop the bullet, it dented, but no chips or flaking of the paint. Didn't believe the body shop guys 'till I saw it myself. They also paint the chassis with it, and even after years of diesel fuel, grease, and salt buildup, virtually no damage to the paint. Very cool stuff.

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