Paint Saver for Fuel Tank - HELP!!! - Update 1/7/08 Solved

Fraggenstein · #1 06-25-2008, 02:09 PM

I have a problem with the paint lifting around the gas cap (resprayed tank).
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\;
I'm looking at avoiding a re-spray for the time being and was wondering if a larger circumference gas cap or some sort of paint saver was avaliable that's larger than the actual standard gas cap????
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\;
Any Help Much Appreciated
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\;
Here's the problem:-

&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\;

&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;

UPDATE 1/7/08
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
The Part i had made arrived to day and i've now completed fitting
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
First off i cleaned up any loose paint and then removed the bubbled paint with a stanley knife.
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
Sanded any rough edges and applied nail polish to seal the paint.
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
2 beads of silicone and mounted the part and now it looks like this:-
&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;

&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;

&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;
Should hold off a respray until i'm ready

Somber Goat · #2 06-25-2008, 02:37 PM

Was the tank resprayed while you owned the bike?

If so, I'd be talking to the paint shop......

Fraggenstein · #3 06-25-2008, 02:58 PM

No, It was sprayed long before i owned it and i'd agree i'd be taking it back to the sprayers

Thumper26 · #4 06-25-2008, 03:18 PM

I know I'm probably not telling you anything you don't already know, but the paint as applied&nbsp\\;has obviously not been impervious to solvents like gasoline.&nbsp\\; I'm afraid the only real solution is a new paint job properly done, with possibly a clear coat over it.
&nbsp\\;
There&nbsp\\;is a chrome&nbsp\\;ring you can attach around the gas-filler&nbsp\\;hole (I've seen them either from Harley or J&amp\\;P - can't remember)&nbsp\\;that's about 1/2" wide and that would help hide the current problem and delay the inevitable, but it will not cure the problem.&nbsp\\; The ring is a self-stick application, much like Harley's emblems for the top of a gas cap.

Sick1200 · #5 06-25-2008, 03:24 PM

Have the tank and the fenders powder coated, looks better and lasts longer IMO, aaaand it is cheaper.

Fraggenstein · #6 06-27-2008, 02:29 AM

Thanks Thumper26&nbsp\\;i took a look at JP's, not sure if that ring will fit my tank.
&nbsp\\;
I found&nbsp\\;a guy that can help me out and he's working on a solution for me.
&nbsp\\;
He makes some very nice pieces for Harleys etc...
&nbsp\\;
Here's his site:-
&nbsp\\;
http://www.vrdetailing.co.uk/index.htm

Thumper26 · #7 06-27-2008, 02:40 AM

Let us know how you make out.

Fraggenstein · #8 06-27-2008, 02:44 AM

I'll post up photo's as soon as i get it sorted

icecaps · #9 06-27-2008, 05:50 AM

If you're looking for a short term fix, remove the paint that has bubbled up and seal the edges with clear fingernail polish.&nbsp\\;

Fraggenstein · #10 06-27-2008, 07:07 AM

Thanks for that icecaps,i will need to clean it up before fitting the new cover and i was thinking of sealing with an industrial silicone,never thought of nail polish
&nbsp\\;
The cover is being made up now so should be all sorted very shortly