Triumphrat

TenaciousB · 01-18-2008

Just wondered if anyone has actually done this. I am considering this to an alternative to a expensive paint job. I have talked to a couple of different coating places.

One guy told me he doesn't do tanks because it will ruin them. He claims that some of the tanks in general are put together with silver solder inside and that baking them will cause it to melt and thus ruin the tank inside.

Has anyone heard of this before? Or does anyone know how our gas tanks are put together inside?

BellaCorse · 01-18-2008

Not true. Powdercoat-away. In fact my powdercoater chemically stripped the tank to see if there was any filler or solder. You will not get a very smooth glassy look like traditional paint. I used a slightly textured look which feels like 600 grit sandpaper.

/Mike

MES · 01-19-2008

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Originally Posted by TenaciousB

One guy told me he doesn't do tanks because it will ruin them. He claims that some of the tanks in general are put together with silver solder inside and that baking them will cause it to melt and thus ruin the tank inside.

This is wrong. Powder coating is cured at 400*f, silver solder is well above that.
Powder coating is actually pretty easy to do. They even sell kits. The hard part is building the cureing box. Most people (non pros) use elements from electric stoves. (No open flames)

and just so you know, you CAN get a gloss finish with powder coating. They also have transparent and textured finishes.

Here is a link to a VERY BASIC "how to" coat.http://www.alternatorparts.com/how_to_powder_coat.htm

"Rosey's" offers about 200 different colors.
https://roseyspowdercoating.biz/

I have powder coated a tank and other stuff.

psasak · 01-19-2008

Here's a better link for Rosey's: http://roseyspowdercoating.biz/osCom...x.php?cPath=32

That "Xtreme Chrome" would make it look a lot like the old chromed BSA tanks.

RonD · 01-20-2008

powder coat is ok in some aplications but if you want a top class gloss finish with real depth its no where near as good as two pak, I use the debeer brand ,powder coating has its uses as it is very tough but the surface finish is poor compared to the top shelf gear. this is not just my opinion any pro worth his salt will know this..

TenaciousB · 01-20-2008

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Originally Posted by RonD

powder coat is ok in some aplications but if you want a top class gloss finish with real depth its no where near as good as two pak, I use the debeer brand ,powder coating has its uses as it is very tough but the surface finish is poor compared to the top shelf gear. this is not just my opinion any pro worth his salt will know this..

This is very true....a good quality paint job will always look better than a powder coat. But for a guy like me with 2 kids and one on the way, and a wife that doesn't exactly see the need for customizing my motorcycle......powder coating is a much more cost effective way for me to get the color I want.

RonD · 01-20-2008

yeah I can see your point of view powdercoating is ok provided people know its limitations, I would not like to see some one on this forum powder coat there bike without knowing what else is out there, and if there happy after they have been informed good on them..

badpenguin · 02-25-2008

You guys put a bug in my ear as I am planning on painting my bike.

What is a fair price for a decent paint job for tank and fenders?

What is a fair price for a decent powdercoating for tank and fenders?

Thanks...

BTW...beautiful bobber!

killian101 · 02-25-2008

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Originally Posted by TenaciousB

This is very true....a good quality paint job will always look better than a powder coat. But for a guy like me with 2 kids and one on the way, and a wife that doesn't exactly see the need for customizing my motorcycle......powder coating is a much more cost effective way for me to get the color I want.

Im sort of in the same boat...my godson already dropped two torx bits on my tank...and riding on souther california freeways...ive gotten my far share of paint chips. powercoating looks like a better alt to paint.

sweatmachine · 02-25-2008

I looked into this a while back and was quoted around $200 to get the tanks stripped and pc'd.