Painting a Motorcycle Tank at Home (Spray Cans Only!!!) HOW TO!
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- Welcome back to the Channel everyone! If you're new here I would appreciate it if you hit the like button and subscribe if you enjoy the content. Now that we have that out of the way... I started building a 1982 CB750sc Nighthawk 4-5 years ago and it kind of fell by the wayside. At the beginning of 2020 I found myself with much more free time(Like most people). I finished the bike up and got it running but I never finished painting the tank! So I figured this would be a great opportunity to share with you all how I did an affordable paint job at home using only spray cans. Hope you guys enjoy. If i missed something feel free to leave a comment and I’d love to help you out if I can!
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Tools and Materials I used in today's video.
DA Polisher
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Spray Max Clear Coat
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Duplicolor Base Coat
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Self Etching Primer
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Paint Suit
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Micro Fiber Pad
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Polish Pad
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Polish
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Compound
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Hobby Air Respirator
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Perfect video. Thank you for not having the music 10X louder than your voice, man that's annoying when I encounter that. My wife just walked by and said your garage and yard look like ours. I have a million projects.
Jim, that came out amazing, every task you undertake you handle with exceptional skill and patience. So proud of you, truly an artist!
Thank you!
I can’t believe how awesome this came out!!! Great video 🥰
what a great video. Thanks man!
Prep and patience; the key to good refinishing. Looks great !
Fantastic job. Superior attention to detail. Thanks!
Excellent video - great job!!
Thank you!
nice video work and voice over. well done. and of course the results. you are very good at lining up shots, showing the work and explaining cleary and QUICKLY.
Appreciate the support!
amazing result!
Thanks!
Amazing Job There. 👍👍
Thanks!
This video has been the most helpful much appreciated my friend
Glad to hear it!
thanks it helped a lot
Nice job.... keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Love the way you filmed this video got me hooked!
Appreciate the support!
i really enjoyed watching this guy enjoying himself doing this. very nice, well done
Appreciate the support!
Finally! Someone is taking 2K paint safety seriously. So many TH-cam videos out there with people inadequately protected.
Great job! And thanks for your other video on the safety gear
Appreciate the support!
Awesome. The Duplicolor Perfect Match/2K Clear is such a great combo with good prep and polishing.
Yes it really came out great!
Well this has given me the confidence to do my tank and guard.
glad to hear it! Good luck!
thats a lot of work , but it came out soooo nice , hard work pays off . good video
Thanks for the support!
proof is in the pudding...rattle can motorcycle paint jobs can be beautiful! Nice job.
Thank you! Appreciate the support!
Got damn that looks so good
Appreciate it!
Crazy that I found your channel today. Not only am i building a mobile bar (almost done) , building a keezer (haven't started yet). But I also have almost that same exact bike! Mines an '84. All original, not cool, lol, but it only has 2800 miles. So it will be fun little project. Anyways, glad I found your channel today!
Haha funny how the TH-cam world works!
Really impressive job, I haven't really every painted anything so I'm a little nervous but there's a first time for everything
Thank you, give it a shot take your time. Only way to learn!
Theres definitely a learning curve.
Biggest tip is to be patient. Two or three thin coats are better than a thick coat, especially if you dont have experience with cans.
Also, make sure you are patient with time between coats. Make sure you're watching temperature and humidity. Dont test by touching. Figure youre dry by KNOWING temp and humidity, calculating dry time, and giving it a few extra minutes.
And lastly, be patient with when you do it. If you're going to do it outside, dont do it your first day available. Make sure the weather report is good, and that the temp and humidity are in range.
I got my painting skills by practicing on walmart special ammo cans. They're like $10, and you can practice anything from sanding to stripping to painting techniques. It also really helps get an idea for a paint job fleshed out before you decide to follow through.
Does look good though
I paint my own bikes as well. I wasn't sure what to expect, this being You Tube. You nailed it. Good tutorial.
Appreciate it!
That has come up very good! 👍
I’m a firm believer that you can do a good job with a rattle can if you follow the correct process. I sometimes do all the primer, primer filler and basecoat by can and the lacquer from a spray gun, it reduces the pain of having to clean a spray gun out that’s for sure!
Thank you! Agreed take your time and pay attention to the details and you can get great results!
Mad respect for all your knowledge and sharing and technique. It shows how well something can be done without super expensive pro equipment if you put effort and thought into it. Well done! I'm using this as a template for my own tank job, thank you!
One question I have if anyone here can recommend, I think some of the clear coat products recommend waiting a long time (week or so) before any sanding etc. How long did you wait after using that 2K toxic clear coat before doing the compound and finish work?
Cheers!
I believe I waited 2-3 days. I think 2 days would be long enough. The clear is catalyzed so it dries relatively quickly.
Wow , I thought when you clearcoated in the evening, you'd have had a thousand bugs land on it , I just had a practice run on a helmet, I did some decals as well it came pretty good , I have used DNA custom smashed metal base , and a 2k clear , I haven't sanded yet , it's fairly good , maybe good enough for a helmet, I'm doing candy apple red next, on my GL1000 . Cheers
Honestly I was shocked how little dust and contaminants were in the clear as well! Good luck on the tank!
I’m doing the same thing but with a Yamaha xj550
video was great i cant wait to paint my first tank this winter. If i dont get that kind of clear coat what would you recommend?
Thanks! Duplicolor makes a matching 1k canned clear that can be sprayed with a normal paint rated respirator. Just be careful as the fuel resistance will not be as good as a 2k product.
Bravo from Serbia
Thank you!!
Nice work , done it my self couple of time, but the problem here in Thailand is to find fuelresistent colors
These colors were not fuel resistant only the clear coat was!
I will use this as a guideline for my tank & other parts
Remember to take your time and I’m sure they’ll come out great
@@jamesofalltradesny I used a 80 grit flap sanding disc (its all i had) instead of the purple stripping wheel and it also worked out really good and very fast
@@Jay-vr8it I’m sure that will worked well but if you aren’t careful you could end up with a hole in your tank! Glad it worked out!
@@jamesofalltradesny update, don't use the angle grinder with the flap wheel ahahaha there's quite a few spots I need to hit with the glaze it left some deep scratches the filler primer didn't fill. Lucky I started on the small side covers not the gas tank whoowhoowhoo
@@jamesofalltradesny how strict do you have to be with the primer/surface condition... I keep priming then seeing small imperfections, spot glaze them, sand and reprime and theres still even smaller ones. I dont know if im being a perfectionist or if its necessary
YOur HF polisher can be upgraded easy with higher quality grease, and get rid of 6.5" pads. Use a 5" backing plate and pads. This allows more power to actually hit the padsurface. Also a 3" polisher and pads do very well. Your finish came out very nice. and I realize you may have learned this all since its been a year since posting.
Thanks for the tips!
Great video :)
If you were to add pinstripes to the tank would I be correct in saying you would add them before the final spray and sealer? Would this effect the paint stripes or would they be ok obviously having fired properly.
Thank you
As long as the paints are compatible, I would add the pinstripe and then the clear
this is the first video that I have seen some one have the correct protection on when using a 2K paint with ISO
I know! So many people don’t know…
I have a Honda night hawk 1982 650
Beautiful brother. Just wanted to ask, how much time in between each coat primer, paint, and clear? Thank you!
I followed the dry time for everything, however between the color coat and clear I waited a full 24hrs to minimize sealing any undried solvent in!
I've got 2 tanks to paint and it'll be my first time. I'm confused though, when you sanded the clear the final time before the compound and polish, didn't that remove all the clear?
No, wet sanding with a high grit between 1500-3000 will knock down the texture in the clear. If you start seeing color come off in the water you went to far. That’s why it’s important to put several coats of clear on so you have something to work with!
Aircraft paint remover shoulda worked. I remember working on some Generals “crypt” from way back in the day in Austin Texas and me n my brother were using that stuff to get all the old paint off so we could restore it and it’s some pretty good stuff! 💯 And this is kinda fkd up but we actually got into a fist fight at work that day and while we were throwing each other around, we knocked over our work bench along with everything on it including the aircraft remover and it got all over our bodies. Talk about burning!! 😬 OUCH!!! I still have scars on my side, my stomach and my arms from that shit! Good times 😅😬
Haha I probably used it wrong, I’ve had luck with aircraft remover on basic spray paint. I’ll have to try it again and yea that stuff definitely burns lol!
@@jamesofalltradesny yea, we did actually have to let that stuff sit for quite awhile being that this crypt was from the 1800’s! The old paint was really thick too 😬
Any tips on painting tank covers or other plastics that aren't on a bike? I'm wondering how to go about sanding, as these parts will flex under pressure.
You don’t have to push hard to sand, but if that part is really flexible you could attach some sort of backer foam/double sided tape. If you’re worried about removing old paint on plastic I’ve seen people use brake fluid all though I’ve never tried it.
how long did you wait for the paint to dry before you put the clear coat on? How long did the clear coat dry before you wet sanded and polished?
Because I used a laquer base I let it dry for 1-2 days to allow it to gas out as much as possible before applying the clear. As for the clear coat I let it dry for 24ish hours before sanding and polishing. Make sure it’s in a dry environment
Thanks for the video. I have a quick question, if you don’t mind. At around 11:00 you mention color sanding with 1500. Do you have to spray one more time before applying the clear coat, or is it fine to spray directly on the sanded color? Thanks!
No, I did not spray one more time I wanted the surface finish to be slightly scuffed to promote the clear coat adhesion. Obviously make sure you don't leave any really rough spots or exposed primer as they would still be visible after the clear is applied. Hope this helps!
@@jamesofalltradesny That does help. Thank you! I’m about to spray paint my 2022 Triumph Speed Twin gas tank. I didn’t like the factory color, so I just took it off. And I want to try to paint it myself. Make it my own.
@@cbschrader Nothing wrong with that, good luck!
@@cbschrader Hi, did it work out? I was wondering the same thing, seems weird to clear coat a dull , sanded color coat, but I am guessing the clear coat brings it back to gloss. Is this correct?
@@bryancoombesart Yes, it worked great. Looks very shiny and can’t tell that it was dull underneath.
Do have to sand between the final color coat and clear? Also if you do sand the blushing off before clear do you only sand the parts that are blushing or do the whole tank.
I personally sanded the whole thing to reduce orange peel/get a constant surface finish and promote adhesion of the clear coat. I suppose you could just do the blushed areas but for the amount of time it takes I would just do the whole thing.
Wow exelente , cuanto dinero se va en materiales para aser lo mismo?
For the materials around 100-125$ Don't forget the proper safety gear!
How long did this take you?
How long did you let most steps sit and dry before moving on the the next?
Took me 3-4 days a couple an hour or two a day. I let the primers and base coats dry 24hrs or more and the clear an entire weekend before polishing and wet sanding
at best I'm going to plastidip some of the clip on tank covers I have for my XSR so I have no idea why I watched this but damn it was great
Thanks for the view!
Do you ever wet sand, compound, or polish the base coat before clear coating?
You can wet sand the base coat (color sanding) but you don’t want it too smooth when applying clear
Bondo is, or used to be a brand name of plastic body filler
Do you think hand compounding / polishing would do the trick? Or is the electric tool required. Thanks!
Personally I’ve never had much luck with hand compounding/polishing. You can probably make it work but the da polisher would make it easier and probably yield a better result.
Just wondering, I've followed your steps to the T. I'm done with my base coat and I'm ready to wet sand. I sanded a spot and the paint was really scuffed. Is that normal? How long did you wait for the base coat to dry before wet sanding? Thanks.
For the base coat I waited 24hrs, yes its normal for it to look dull. What grit are you using?
Did you use the same stuff for the compound and polish? The links seem to be the same thing
I did not I used two different pads and ultimate compound for the first step and ultimate polish for the second step. You’re the first person to catch that! I’ll update the links this evening.
Sweet. About how many cans did it take for each? I'm going to repaint my boulevard panels..I can't stand the silver that is on it.
I used, (1 self etch primer, 1 filler primer, 2 cans color, 2 cans clear) I had a decent amount of the etch primer left over.
Bro why do you look like joe rogan and Bryan Callen mixed together
Also great tutorial 👍 thank you
😂😂
Can you use the duplicolor pen on scratches on your motorcycle gas tank?
I would assume so but I’ve never tried!
How long between coats do you wait before reapplying paint?
For the primer I followed the manufacturers recommendation. For the base coat I let dry an entire weekend prior to applying the 2k clear. Following the 2k I let it dry 24hrs before wet sanding and polishing.
Getting ready to do the same on my shovelhead build. Using Roth Rattle bombs. Any tips on using the 2k clear?
Make sure you shake the cans really well so the two parts mix and you get a consistent spray and do light coats. At an absolute minimum a respirator (with the right filter) and paint suit. 2k is some nasty stuff...
@@jamesofalltradesny already have a respirator. And summer in Florida….
How long did you let the paint cure before clear?
A full 24hrs
great video but i missed the wait time between each coat and each paint
For the primer and base coats I followed the recommended dry times. I waited 24hrs before clearing over the base coat to minimize the chances of gases getting trapped by the clear.
Bro i have Questions what item need for this work for paint bike tank can you tell his list which which paints cane í purchase please tell me
Everything you need is in the description besides sand paper and bondo!
Hello, i want to know after using the surfacer (maybe you are calling that primer) need to sanding how strongly? I mean if i sand after using surfacer the surfacer will remove a lot right? Then can i use the main colour?..
I want to make my bike matte black..
I will do like this -
1.Sanding
2.Surfacer
3.Sanding
4.Black coat matte
5.Then directly 2k coating.
I saw after my step 4 you sanded again..is it necessary?
And after 2k u used sanding again and then polished.. Why?😅
A lot of question.. Hope you will explain all
I sanded between every coat with varying grits of sandpaper, self etch primer and surfaces was sanded with 600 to flatten, base coat(color) was wet sanded with 1000 grit to promote adhesion of the 2k clear. Clear coat was sanded with 1500, 2000 and than compound/polished. Sanding the clear removes orange peel. Oh and the matte black was used as a guide coat to make sure the dents were filled in.
You do not want to put Bondo on bare metal. Should have sprayed etching primer on twice. Then put Bondo on. When sanding Bondo if you sand down to bare metal, spray etching primer again twice. Then continue leveling the surface to be painting.
From what I read it can be done either way. If I epoxy primed I would’ve put that down over the self etch and then Bondo. I’ll definitely keep this in mind though
I left mine original I have a very small dent in my tank I think it's a heel dent where their boot caught it
How long between coats of etching primer? How long do you let the etching primer dry before the filler primer? How long between each filler primer coat? How long do you let the filler primer dry before applying color? How long between coats? How long until you apply clear? How long between coats? Thanks!
I followed the manufacturers instructions for etching and filler primers. As for the color I allowed that to dry for 24hrs or possibly more to prevent any issues when applying the 2k clear
if some stickers before last k be damage the stickers???
I’m assuming you’re saying clear coat over the stickers? I would do a test shot before trying that.
Does the 2k have a hardener?
Yes it does!
Any update on how this help up against any gas spills?
It’s a 2k clear so gas doesn’t effect it like regular spray paint
@@jamesofalltradesny Thanks for the reply!
How does the finish stand up to gas?
Stood up great the clear coat is a 2k product. It’s exactly the same as a factory coating.
You didn't put a cap on the gasoline opening before using the 2k clear coat, was this on purpose? Is there no concern about the 2k on the inside of the tank? Why did you leave it off?
I was waiting for someone to notice that! I made a mistake and started spraying. I didn’t notice any issues afterwards.
Will this be petrol resistant??
Yes 2k clear is fuel resistant
how many cans did you end up using ?
Cheers
~ 2 of each type
How many sprays did you use?
2 of each should be enough
@@jamesofalltradesny Thank you!
Whats the exact name for the red color
Toreador Red, I believe the link is in the description!
How many cans of paint did you use?
~2 etch primer, 1 build primer, 2 color, 2 clear.
Bondo is the best
tried the MAX Clearcoat 3 times...gas tends to eat it up...what am I doing wrong?
Not sure, I noticed if you don’t seal the filler neck well it can allow gas underneath the clear.
@@jamesofalltradesny a lot say that but still I gotta maybe go acrilyc over max? Thanks bro
Yikes.... you put the Spot Putty directly on the Bondo? that's never going to stay for long, Spot Putty goes on after the first coat of primer because the chemicals in the spot putty will react with the Bondo and crack it and pull it away from the bare metal, it even says so on the package..... I've been a paint and body guy for over 30 years and one of the first thing they teach you in school in school is that you NEVER put Spot Putty directly on Bondo because it will react with the Bondo , always put a layer or 2 of primer between them. Also just an Tech Tip.... stop paying $12-$15 for an 11 oz bottle of Prep-Sol, 90% or higher Rubbing Alcohol does a better job as a degreaser than Prep-Sol does and it's a 1/10th of the cost, you can get a 32 oz of Rubbing Alcohol at Wal-Mart for $2.
Thanks for the tips! I’ll make note of them on the next one!
@@jamesofalltradesny Yep, as a newly minted "Old Head" since I just had my 50th birthday it's my job to pass things along. Love the finish product job, good job.
Dang. Never spray self etching primer on body filler. It has acid in it
How many cans of each were used
I believe I used two of each
@@jamesofalltradesny thanks for taking the time to respond!
Duplicolor has got to be the cheapest crap paint Ive ever used. I hope that 2k clear is actually gas resistant since its not a 2 part paint.
2k clear is a 2 part paint
@@jamesofalltradesny oops sry I missed that part! My concern is duplicolor does not harden and i wonder how durable 3 or so coats of soft paint will be under the 2k. I have no experience with mixing pain types like this but i imagine it would be like a thin cracker over top of of a soft spread of some sort. i my mind that wont be durable and will not deal with with any knocks or hits. I hope im wrong tho! How has yours held up? BTW I have a 77 RD400 and I am planning on painting it myself over this winter.
@@user-hm4jm1cy7m it held up great while I had the bike, I know mixing paints isn’t recommended but for an at home job with cans it worked well. If I did it again I would do it with a full paint “system” and a real spray gun. But obviously not everyone has access to that stuff.
i just painted the rim of my moped yesterday, but now that i see this video and its polishing, im confused! Because i did not do any polishing, after painting 2 coats of clear coat, and immediately i got a glass-like finish! ... should i still do some polishing?
It will be glossy regardless if sprayed correctly. Wet sanding and polishing will take any dust or texture out of the paint.
@@jamesofalltradesny i see! probably because i painted it glossy black, the dirt in it may just be unseen! So i'll probably have to polish it when im doing a brighter color, right?
@@strubbleler actually it would be the opposite gloss black should show it the most! Lighter colors tend to hide imperfections much better.
Bro, why you wearing a full-on hazmat suit?! LOL
Look up what an isocynate is..
@@jamesofalltradesny Oh wow, it says it can give you occupational asthma. I get it now. Thanks, I found this video by searching for DIY Motorcycle Tank Painting. I don't think I'll be painting mine after all!!
@@ericburgess1458 glad you looked into it!
I followed this video to the T and my bike turned out show room worthy
Happy to hear it!
You are wearing protective suit and you are spraying outside 🤣🤣🤣 like there is no dust there...
Protective suite isn’t for dust lol, it’s to prevent the aerosol chemicals from absorbing through the skin.
bro going to space
I painted my bike with clear coat, paint would get wet from rain at work and it would stay milky and wished I Never used spray paint on it, Buy a good clear coat with hardness, Spray cans suck and will never put this on anything I plan on keeping
The clear coat used in the video is 2k meaning it has hardener...
Bro u look like joe Rogan
Lol never got that one, mainly Adam Sandler
Close your eyes and imagine Jordan Peterson, it sounds like he's doing the tutorial 😳
Lol never got that one
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It would be cheaper to just unmount the tank yourself and bring it to your nearest paint specialist, it would cost me less than to have to buy all that gear used for painting a tank, not mentioning work hours.
I mean yea if you don’t already have the tools sure.
what if you pour gasoline on it
The 2k clear is gas and solvent resistant. Standard 1k clear is not.
@@jamesofalltradesny okay thanks
downvoted for the music. otherwise great video
Thanks
Couldn’t watch it all. Why do people keep putting stupid music in the background?
Tell me how you really feel
Waaaay to much work.. for my budget and equipment availability..
If sandpaper and spray paint is out of your budget then what's your plan lol?
@@TIICProductions My kitchen table is my work space.. so I'll be paying someone else to get it done..😁
Wait what? You'll pay someone to do it but a rattle can is out of your budget?