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Paint, Trim & Chrome => Paint => Topic started by: gsbuick65 on May 19, 2008, 10:44:47 PM

Title: gas tank paint
Post by: gsbuick65 on May 19, 2008, 10:44:47 PM

got a new gas tank, what color do I paint it?

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: Chris on May 20, 2008, 12:03:35 AM

Per the factory, it should be left alone or painted a silver color to resemble an unfinished tank from what I know.

I've seen many people simply clear coat the new tank to preserve the unfinished factory look. 

Anyone know any different?

Chris

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: Mark Ascher on May 20, 2008, 12:59:20 AM

The tank can be left as is. But, I decided I wanted to clear coat it to protect the bare metal.
After numerous discussions with the guy who painted my car, I decided to go with a new product from POR-15 in which I have no experience.
Just using clear can be risky. Without a "tooth" for grip, it might just decide not to adhere.
Using this POR stuff, we can rough up the tank a little and it will still look like bare metal.
I hope.

http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=MM&dept=4

Mark

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: WkillGS on May 23, 2008, 11:31:36 PM

Mark, I've used the POR-15 'Metal-mask' paint on my rear and many front-end components. It's a metallic paint, brighter than 'cast-iron' paint. More of a silver color, but with no gloss. It looks good on items like tie-rod ends, but I would not use it on a gas tank....it'll look like its painted. I should have pics on file. e-mail me if you'd like pics.

If I were doing a gas tank, I think I would use a metal-prep to etch the surface, then give it a light coat of matte clear. But I'm not there yet....

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: Mark Ascher on June 01, 2008, 10:55:08 AM

Walt,
Thanks for the info. We decided not to use the POR-15 Metal Mask.
I thought there was a "metal-prep" brand, but I can't seem to find it.

Mark

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: Brian on June 04, 2008, 01:36:21 PM

Every one I have ever come across in this part of the country was undercoated at the dealer, so I just under-coated mine to match the undercoating on the bottom of the body. 

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: GranSportWagon on June 12, 2008, 11:26:57 PM

For better or worse, I powder coated mine black. Looks good, but not original at all.
Mike

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: gsbuick65 on June 19, 2008, 06:29:14 PM

yea mine was undercoated too, but I wanted to do the original look this time.

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: gsbuick65 on August 19, 2008, 09:22:03 PM

found some gas tank paint  :), eastwood had it on sale, its a silver color, then im gonna paint the straps black.

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: BuickGS65 on August 31, 2008, 08:47:37 PM

Don't forget the gas tank pad:

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=136275

Title: Re: gas tank paint
Post by: Mark Ascher on January 05, 2009, 01:29:56 PM

I had the tank painted with Eastwood Diamond Clear Satin for Bare Metal.
I'll post some pics later.

Mark