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miodowj
12-18-2008, 09:45 AM
Gonna be painting my tank soon and I wanted to get your esteemed opinions on some things.

1. I heard from some people that powder coating is a less durable painting solution because if you ever get a scratch you can't touch it up.

2. Trying to shop it around, but I wanted to get a baseline estimate from you guys.

How much should I expect to pay for the following:
a. powder coating
b. matte black paint
c. gloss black paint
d. just a clear coat on top of the bare metal (considering going for the rat bike look)

Sorry for posting this question like this, but after a failed cursory look to find the answers to it with the search button, I had to call it because I have to go to work. Thanks for all the advice guys!
billace
12-18-2008, 03:24 PM
if you go with the bare metal you could always use clear powder coat. i am thinking of doing that to my tank and fenders after painting
Beaker
12-18-2008, 08:17 PM
If you go with bare metal (very cool by the way), why not just rattle-can clear coat it yourself? That's the rat rod way. Same for flat black. Cheap. Easy. Looks kool.
gvillekustomz
12-18-2008, 08:47 PM
RUSTOLEUM-Textured black can't go wrong....very durable and cheap and by the can.
Beaker
12-18-2008, 08:51 PM
RUSTOLEUM-Textured black can't go wrong....very durable and cheap and by the can.

What he said. Or, Krylon; dries fast for several coats and no runs. They both make clear too if you go with bare metal. DO IT! ('cause I wanna see it and you're as good a guinea pig as any...):heh_heh:
miodowj
12-19-2008, 01:03 AM
I heard that using a rattle can on the tank isn't a good idea because it doesn't play nice with gasoline.
Beaker
12-19-2008, 10:48 AM
I heard that using a rattle can on the tank isn't a good idea because it doesn't play nice with gasoline.

It'll work. Just do a few coats and try not to slop gas when you fill up. I've done several and they've all held up well. :beatnik2:
billace
12-19-2008, 01:48 PM
if you look at the link for colorite in the factory paint sticky, you can get a clear in a can that will hold up to gasoline.
miodowj
12-19-2008, 08:12 PM
Thanks ya much guys I'll post pics with the finished product.