No real answers though, mine blistered after painting by dream machine, they did it again and I think its sorted, if not it'll be an aluminium tank i think.
Andy
| UK Buell Enthusiasts Group https://ukbeg.com/forum/ |
|
| Just got me an S1 https://ukbeg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=14839 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | paul [ 27 Jun 2012 18:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Just got me an S1 |
Just picked up a really nice S1 but the tank blistered badly. I take it the petrol fumes leak out through the wall of the plastic tank?? Is there a cure prior to repainting??? pet seal etc Been away but back now |
|
| Author: | pash [ 27 Jun 2012 18:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
Photos please... |
|
| Author: | paul [ 27 Jun 2012 21:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200777997800? ... 26_rdc%3D1 Paid good money but 4.5k and really good nick thought it was well worth it. Just thought, wonder if modern fuel is too blame if my memory serves me well i think Ducati have a law suit against them in the states due to ethanol levels in fuel?? |
|
| Author: | pash [ 27 Jun 2012 21:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
Lost about peeling tanks on the forum... Congrats on the bike, hope to see you on it soon. S1s rock! |
|
| Author: | spondon440 [ 27 Jun 2012 22:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
| No real answers though, mine blistered after painting by dream machine, they did it again and I think its sorted, if not it'll be an aluminium tank i think. Andy |
|
| Author: | Motorrad [ 28 Jun 2012 13:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
I have also read that it is better to give your primer and then your paint ridiculously long cure times... both of which would mean using a spare tank for a while, for long term results. |
|
| Author: | cactus [ 28 Jun 2012 23:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
To solve the tank acne problem you need to seal the tank with Caswell Epoxy Gas Tank Sealer GTS1750. It protects against the dreaded ethanol too. This stuff costs around £45, it creates a strong protective barrier similar to glass/porcelain on the inside of the tank thus preventing the petrol and fumes from coming into contact with the cheapo plastic tank. Once done you have your tank painted. |
|
| Author: | Beef [ 29 Jun 2012 03:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
How effective is that stuff on a fairy soft plastic tank on a bike that vibrates alot? I'm thinking it may not be great on a Buell?! 
|
|
| Author: | restone [ 29 Jun 2012 15:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
J&S race paint (highly regarded bike painters) reckon that what ever sealant you use it will only be effective if you leave the tank to dry for as long as poss in a low temp oven after its been stripped to allow the fuel vapours to escape from the plastic. Even then it will only delay the process. Just sealing the inside will result in crud flaking off the inside and clogging up the fuel system. |
|
| Author: | Lucky [ 29 Jun 2012 16:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
No blistering on either of my tanks
|
|
| Author: | kevmean [ 29 Jun 2012 16:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just got me an S1 |
Lucky wrote: No blistering on either of my tanks But you are lucky 
|
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|