Fuel tank painting?

[John_H]

Hi, painting the tank on an RGV 250. The whole tank needs a skim of filler (or whatever it is called) and a sand.

What filler should I buy for this job?
What grit sandpaper should I use to sand back?

Cheers

[ducatilover]

I like CRC's line of body fillers/bog/whatever. Easy to work with and sand nicely.
As for paper I go to 800 then use a high build primer, moar 800 and some 1000, then slam paint on it and cry at my shit paint skills

[John_H]

I like CRC's line of body fillers/bog/whatever. Easy to work with and sand nicely.
As for paper I go to 800 then use a high build primer, moar 800 and some 1000, then slam paint on it and cry at my shit paint skills

Ha ha. Thanks for that. It's just for a bucket so I'll just be using rattle cans.

[koba]

I keep a few rolls of no-fill sand paper, quicker easier and not as pretty as good fine wet n dry.

[koba]

Also, painting my bike I used VHT engine paint on the tank, it seems a bit more fuel resistant than the average rattlecan paint.

[John_H]

I keep a few rolls of no-fill sand paper, quicker easier and not as pretty as good fine wet n dry.

What's no fill sand paper?

[koba]

What's no fill sand paper?

I's got a more open grit, the Norton branded stuff is white.
Doesn't clog up as fast.

More designed for painting a house but I like using it because I'm rough and impatient.

[ducatilover]

Got to agree with Koba, VHT makes some nice rattleshit, easy to get a good finish with and well priced if you go anywhere except RAPECO

[John_H]

Got to agree with Koba, VHT makes some nice rattleshit, easy to get a good finish with and well priced if you go anywhere except RAPECO

What's a can worth and can I use it on the fibreglass tail too?

[ducatilover]

What's a can worth and can I use it on the fibreglass tail too?

$18 at repco, $12 or there abouts anywhere else.
Yeah, always pays to slap primer down first, then go for gold

[John_H]

Also, painting my bike I used VHT engine paint on the tank, it seems a bit more fuel resistant than the average rattlecan paint.

Where do u buy your VHT paint from Malcolm?

[koba]

Where do u buy your VHT paint from Malcolm?

Repco.

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[F5 Dave]

He goes to Rapeco 'cause he's Rough & Impatient

[John_H]

He goes to Rapeco 'cause he's Rough & Impatient

Can't be bothered with lube.

[koba]

What the?!

This Slander stems from filthy minds.

Filthy.