slice Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Ok all quick question, is there such a thing as actual petrol (GAS) proof paint? I only ask as I have just painted my crash bars a (to me) nice red colour so they stand out and when messing with the carbs the last few weeks I managed to get fuel all over the blasted things, 10 minutes later I have bare metal and great big lumps of paint rolling off the bars, must add that I did wipe the petrol off as soon as I got it on them so not just left there for it to work it's magic! I also coated them with a "fuel proof" lacquer which I had left over from the XJ build, my fuel tank top is regularly dotted with fuel when I fill up and I just wipe it down with a paper towel and it's fine so why does my similar paint work just give up the ghost and die like Autumn (FALL) has arrived? I have tried Hammerite more crap and all the usual types of paint that you can get from most stores plus some stuff (XJ build) that was £21 a pint. Is it the fact that it is new and more prone to wear or do the Japanese use a magic formula that I can't find when they put the bikes together 20 odd years ago? Any and all thoughts gratefully received cos I'm buggered if I can figure this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Aye slice " give them a dusting of clear coat, ProXL does petrol resistant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 19, 2014 Moderator Share Posted December 19, 2014 for the Gilera I used a clear two pack paint aerosol. its got cyanide in it so cover up and get a really good mask (or air supply) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks both, Have tried the ProEX that's what came off ! but will try the 2 pack stuff Drewpy and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I sprayed my tank with canbrush, see ebay, I've spilt petrol on it loads of times with no effect and it doesn't need a lacquer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriens65 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I used Halfords petrol resistant lacquer on my tank. It did the job, never any problems after spilling a few drops while filling up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Looked up Canbrush Tommy might give that a go, OB I have tried the Halford stuff and never had much luck with it, it seems to turn a milky colour when I try to apply it so not going there again but thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It may be more of a preparation problem than the actual paint, what's the surface you are applying it to? Is it bare metal or chrome? Are you using a primer first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 There is no primer and the bars are old ones from ebay and a bit bashed about, so rubbed down to where most of it is flat plus the odd bit of bare metal and then just a top coat to cover the remaining paint then a coat of lacquer to seal it over, it's not perfect and to be honest I could have done a better job but my thinking was "they are going to get scratched anyway" so not a problem if I have to paint them on a regular basis but it's the petrol that has ticked me off cos I was not expecting the paint to melt like ice in the sun at the first whiff of fumes or a few drops of fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedshop Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 plasticote "project" paint is both petrol and brake fluid proof. Get it at B&Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted December 24, 2014 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2014 plasticote "project" paint is both petrol and brake fluid proof. Get it at B&Q And 'Wilkinsons' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Yer i too have used Halfords petrol proof paint and it did go a milky colour but then it went clear when it cured. Its more a bastard to flat back i found, whereas the normal clear coat was easier to flat back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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