| Author | Message | ||
     Ulyganfreedom |
Hey all, I know the bubbling tank is pretty common, and I'm wondering if anyone has had luck with refinishing and repainting their bubbling tank. I have access to a paint gun, but I want to make sure I treat the problem before painting it again. What did you use to ensure it didn't bubble again? Special primer? Thanks, Tom | ||
| S1owner |
There is a thread on here somewhere that gives the exact formulas and steps. | ||
| S1owner |
Search the archives there is a thread that gives every step and formula | ||
| Ulyganfreedom |
Thanks! | ||
| Red93stang |
Is their a place that reproduces the buell tank decals? Or are their anywhere a person can get NOS decals. I have a molten orange S1W that the decals bubbled and the previous owner took off. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
They have here some white and grey decals! http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp? guid=YXHFSC&aid=2006&cid=0&s=tank decal&a=&aname=Buell_S1_tank_graphics_whitegrey | ||
| Red93stang |
Thanks | ||
| Fahren |
One thing I have picked up in reading as much on this as possible (while awaiting the inevitable bubble/re-paint process on mine) is that if you can give the primer and paint as much cure time as possible, the result might hold up better. | ||
| Duceater |
When I repainted my tank, I had to do it on the cheap, because I wasn't completely decided on what color I wanted or if the technique I'm about to mention would work. I found that lining the tank with fuel tank liner (from KBS) saved me from having to use the ultra expensive PPG paints. Of course if you already have the proper equipment and know how to paint well, then this becomes a non issue. This was my first time painting a vehicle. The liner keeps the fuel vapors from filtering through the plastic tank (feel free to to correct me on this) which results in the paint/decal bubbling. I then painted the tank using Rustoleum spray paint meant for plastics. This all cost me ~$100, and the majority of the cost was the tank liner. If there is a next time that I have to paint my tank, It will only cost around 30-40 bucks for the primer and paint. Its been about a year since I've painted the tank, and +1 on letting it dry/cure before you use it, and I do not have any bubbles. Only issue is with this method is you have to be really careful about fuel drips. They will melt the clear coat. I just use a rag to make sure that nothing drips on the tank when refueling. In any case, I still came out with a nice glossy finish after some wet sanding and clear coat (also meant for plastic). I'm sure that the experts on the BW who have come up with the proper painting technique know what they are talking about. I just thought that I would share my inexpensive technique for those of you who don't want to spend hundreds of dollars repainting a tank. | ||
| Kalali |
Sorry about a slight detour here but what is a reasonable price to pay for painting the plastics on an X1? I know it could vary significantly from place to place but I just want to get a feel for how much you folks pay for a nothing fancy single color at an average shop. Thanks and sorry about the hijack. | ||
| Mmmi_grad |
Paint work is an art and there are way too many options for materials used to give an intelligent answer about how much it would cost to repaint molded plastic that can flex. you have to communicate what you want and how good you want it to the people doing it. |
