Had my tank painted

Tankhead · 08-05-2012, 01:47 PM

I went to a MC rally last weekend and made an impulse purchase. I have been looking to put something on my tank for a while now. I have put some good wax on it but I might look into using some of that clearcoat out of a can. I'm hoping to put some more accent lines on the fenders and sides of the MC to complement to colors on the tank.

Dodsfall · 08-05-2012, 01:52 PM

I would recommend a good clearcoat to protect it for sure.

Tankhead · 08-05-2012, 02:05 PM

Could I do it myself with some of that SprayMax 2K or take it to the painter?

Dodsfall · 08-05-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tankhead

Could I do it myself with some of that SprayMax 2K or take it to the painter?

It depends on how good of a painter you are.

I think you can get fine results with the proper surface prep between coats, a good buffer to polish it up, and enough patience to get it done right.

The main thing to worry about is sanding through the clear between coats and damaging the painting. Extreme care has to be taken not to take too much off.

Tankhead · 08-05-2012, 02:23 PM

Thank you very much for all your help!

goalie · 08-05-2012, 07:33 PM

Looks good!
Why the cobra?

Tankhead · 08-05-2012, 08:31 PM

Thank you. Cause I couldn't find a Scorpion in any of his books. I would have loved to had a Scorpion but I had been searching for a while with no luck.

08-05-2012, 01:47 PM	#1
Tankhead Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 479	Had my tank painted I went to a MC rally last weekend and made an impulse purchase. I have been looking to put something on my tank for a while now. I have put some good wax on it but I might look into using some of that clearcoat out of a can. I'm hoping to put some more accent lines on the fenders and sides of the MC to complement to colors on the tank.

08-05-2012, 01:52 PM	#2
Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 15,950	I would recommend a good clearcoat to protect it for sure. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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08-05-2012, 02:05 PM	#3
Tankhead Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 479	Could I do it myself with some of that SprayMax 2K or take it to the painter?

08-05-2012, 02:23 PM	#5
Tankhead Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 479	Thank you very much for all your help!

08-05-2012, 07:33 PM	#6
goalie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fairfax, Virginia -- near Fair Oaks Mall Posts: 1,596	Looks good! Why the cobra?

08-05-2012, 08:31 PM	#7
Tankhead Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Roswell, NM Posts: 479	Thank you. Cause I couldn't find a Scorpion in any of his books. I would have loved to had a Scorpion but I had been searching for a while with no luck.