| Author | Message | ||
     Badsix2 |
i painted my s1 tank about 3 years ago. i now have one blister on the side about the size of a nickel. i know this is a common problem, but is there any type of sealer that you can put inside the tank to maybe prevent this. thanks | ||
| Capital_g |
Lifted from the Knowledge Vault ---- Here is the skinny from Al at American Sport Bike. >>This info came directly from the good folks at Buell that were kind enough >>to forward it to me when I'd asked about how to prevent paint bubbling on >>Buell Tube frame tank repaints. This is what they use to paint the tanks >>originally, and Buell hasn't had a problem with PAINT bubbling, only decal >>bubbling. They won't warranty that if you follow the info contained >>herein that you won't have paint bubbling, but I'm guessing you won't have >>a problem if you follow it. >>>>Al>>>>>>> I hope the Info. send helps, if not drop me a e-mail. I will get some >>>more info. >>>Details for the following: >>> PPG primer we use >>>Primer is K36 PPG >>>Hardener is K201 PPG >>>Reducer can be any of the following >>>DT-895 >>>DT-885 >>>>>> PPG base coat types we use >>>The Base coat is Deltron 2000 which is DBC >>>>>> PPG clear coat we use >>>DCU2042 PPG is speed clear >>>Hardener is DCX9 PPG >>>Reducer can be any of the following >>>DT-895 >>>DT-885 | ||
| Darren |
Try This On 11/8/07 00:17, "Keller, Bill" <bill.keller@prc-desoto.com> wrote: > Darren: > > It should stick to nylon fine. Actually we have a small nylon tank from a > UCAV in our lab for testing with PR-1005L. > > Do three or four fill & drain slosh coats to get a good thickness. Allow > several hours to air dry between coatings. Since it cures solely by solvent > evaporation, getting good air circulation in the tank is very important. You > might want to put an airline into promote air exchange. After final coat let > dry at least three days. > > Now - the first time you put gas in the tank the gas will turn red-purple. > This is the colorant coming out of the PR-1005L. It is normal, and the dye we > use is the very same that is used in the gasoline itself. > > Regards, > > Bill |
