Dents in a fuel tank?

[TheDemonLord]

So, some of you might know that recently I took my Hornet for a SlipnSlide down Hw1 and the Fuel Tank took the brunt of the impact - the old one is Dead (its peirced and massively dented)

I have a choice now of a less dented one from a wreckers for a small fee, or a new tank without dents for over $1000.

The question is - would a normal panel beater be able to get rid of the dents from the wreckers tank or would I need a specialist?

If a specialist is required - who and hourly rate would be appreciated

Thanks

[Katman]

The question is - would a normal panel beater be able to get rid of the dents from the wreckers tank or would I need a specialist?


A panel beater removing dents?

Who woulda thunk?

[unstuck]

A decent panelbeater could fix up the one YOU fucked.:2thumbsup

[FJRider]

The question is - would a normal panel beater be able to get rid of the dents from the wreckers tank or would I need a specialist?

If a specialist is required - who and hourly rate would be appreciated

Thanks

Most Panel beaters would prefer to hide (bog) the dents on Motorcycle fuel tanks. Depending on the location of the dent on the tank ... it may be the only option without getting into new tank costs.

Put an add in the local paper for "A retired panel beater wanted" ... the old skills are hard to come by in this day and age ....

[unstuck]

Or make yourself an English wheel, and make your own tank.:Punk::Punk:

[SVboy]

A panel beater removing dents?

Who woulda thunk?

Katman being a sarcastic and unhelpful prick?

Who woulda thunk?

[SVboy]

I recently had a tank with quite a few dents in it beaten ,filled and repainted. Looks great now. About $250 iirc, so not cheap, but considerable work involved.

[ktm84mxc]

A lot depends on the size and nature of the dents , a dent on a bend or corner will be hard to remove best get an expert look first.
I'd be measuring the volume first and if it's not reduced by more than 2 litres a bog and repaint is the easiest/cheapest fix.

[nzspokes]

Could you as you do on 2 stroke pipes, fill it with water and chuck it in the freezer? just a random thought.

[kevfromcoro]

Could you as you do on 2 stroke pipes, fill it with water and chuck it in the freezer? just a random thought.

that may do it.......
I youst to pump them up with compresed air
but you will need a regulator.
don't go over about 2 and a half psi

[Mike.Gayner]

A panel beater removing dents?

Who woulda thunk?

Gotta agree here, what kind of stupid question is this? What's next? "Hey my chain and sprocket need to be replaced - can I take it to my motorcycle mechanic, or should I find a local chain and sprocket specialist?".

[The Reibz]

Do it yourself bro, it will be a great learning experience. I recently did my fairings for under 250

[TheDemonLord]

Gotta agree here, what kind of stupid question is this? What's next? "Hey my chain and sprocket need to be replaced - can I take it to my motorcycle mechanic, or should I find a local chain and sprocket specialist?".

Given that 95% of Panel Beaters would be of the Car/Truck variety and that there are some inherant differences between Bikes and vehicles with 4 or more wheels, I felt it prudent to ask - as Assumptions are the Mother of all (you know the rest)

[Icemaestro]

I have wondered as to whether panel beaters would do a good job on a motorcycle tank requiring two colours and honda wings and two tiny dents after I was quoted 420-450 from a motorcycle panel shop for the pleasure..do they do as good of a job?


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[The Reibz]

I have wondered as to whether panel beaters would do a good job on a motorcycle tank requiring two colours and honda wings and two tiny dents after I was quoted 420-450 from a motorcycle panel shop for the pleasure..do they do as good of a job?


If your talking about Mark from Kolorin Kustoms. Yes he does a good job, tank will look beter than when it came out of the factory. 400 ish is a good price considering it will probably take a good 8 hours of labour.

WATCH THIS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBvPI9tHqVc
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[Icemaestro]

Nope wasn't him, but when the bike was only bought for 900$...;-)


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[TheDemonLord]

So Consensus is for small dents - Bog 'er Up and She'll be right?

A good friend of mine is a Panel Beater so will get a slightly dented tank (I think the one I trashed is too dented/has been peirced when I crashed it)

[The Reibz]

So Consensus is for small dents - Bog 'er Up and She'll be right?

A good friend of mine is a Panel Beater so will get a slightly dented tank (I think the one I trashed is too dented/has been peirced when I crashed it)

Trust me mate, a bit of supercheapauto bog applied the right way with the right prep and covered with high quality top and clear coat will come up brilliant.
don't think this repair is beyond you, all you need is time (lots of it)

Heres the repair I did to my bike after it took a 200kph slide down the strip...

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[Owl]

WATCH THIS

That was fucking painful to watch. :facepalm:

[The Reibz]

That was fucking painful to watch. :facepalm:

Quite a bit of bog used on that job ay bro hahahah