Gas spills...leaky cap

SmokingDog · #21 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bikeguy Joe

I used regular rattlecan Krylon with good results. Let it dry for 48 hours before you get fuel on it.

One of the hobbies I had to put aside when I got into these darn bikes was RC. I've painted a few planes with Rustolem with good results, and I think hot nitromethane has got to be worse on paint than gas.

The trick was to let the paint cure before exposing it to the fuel, in the case of ROem it was two weeks. After that it was fine.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #22 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 02:10 PM

I've painted nitro powered models with "regular paint" from a spray can with good results....the same "technique"- let the paint dry!

Egor · #23 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 01:48 AM

The best paint is the touch up colors for cars at the parts shop. Next is the Krylon with the high heat clear, this works well over all the paint. You will not find Rustoleum good for anything but the yard chairs. Make a gasket for your cap using leather. Have fun Dave

SmokingDog · #24 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Egor

The best paint is the touch up colors for cars at the parts shop. Next is the Krylon with the high heat clear, this works well over all the paint. You will not find Rustoleum good for anything but the yard chairs. Make a gasket for your cap using leather. Have fun Dave

I agree... And it is amazing how well that "yard chair" flies!

**Bikeguy Joe** · #25 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 06:37 AM

Always spray the cans upside down until the paint stops coming out when you are done painting for more than 15 minutes.

silvermaker5 · #26 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 12:33 AM

I have had the same trobles. Thanks for all the tips.

SmokingDog · #27 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 06:12 PM

Update:

Sprayed it, let it set two days, put it back together and rode it...

So far the engine, rattle-can-paint is holding up.

misteright1_99 · #28 (**permalink**) 06-27-2008, 09:28 PM

Painted mine with rattle can paint, then ratlle can clear laquer, followed by 3 coats of rolled on polyurathane out of a can/ Spilled gas on it filling tank (dumb) and no problems...I did the poly to seal the decal and make the tank smooth with decal under poly........

**Bikeguy Joe** · #29 (**permalink**) 06-27-2008, 09:36 PM

I used Krylon flat O.D. green and no sealer coat and the gas never did anything but make some very slight, mild staining around the cap. (which actually gave the "Military Bike" more character.)

sojudave · #30 (**permalink**) 10-27-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RedB66

I have painted my tank about six times!!!!! I apply a two part color, silver base then a red (candy) topcoat. Followed by two coats of clear. I use the best quality rattle can I can find. Like with most things I try, I end up redoing it so many times by the time I'm done I have it mastered. My problem is with my gas cap and rough terrain. Gas leaks out of the cap. I've tried to use two rubber gaskets (no help). Anyways!! Is there a product or way that I can use to protect my paint from the gas leaking?

I usually use, engine paint. It has ceramic in it, is fuel resistant and heat resistant up to 500 degrees (silver can) or 1000 degress (gold can). If you prefer to not use any of the colors available, then be sure to a can of automotive clear coat. It will be fuel resistant too.