Hi haven’t been on for a while but now got myself another bike so would appreciate some help, is it poss to re spray a plastic tank without it cracking ,

cheers

Cracking is not usually the problem as there are flexible Additives for 2K paint (and plastic primers)

The problem with painting a plastic tank is usually that petrol fumes bleed through the plastic and cause the paint to bubble and lift off. ( Can do the same to stickers)

However , I have seen a couple of plastic tanks painted where the paint has stayed okay, I don't know if this is just luck or if the type of plastic or it's thickness make a difference ?

Thanks for the reply that’s the problem I was meaning I think I’ll just try to tidy up the one I’ve got without painting it

tanks again

Hi following on from trying to spray the tank I now know the poss problems involved , my bike is a montesa 200 with the red plastic tank is it poss to convert it to the alloy tank and a new cover as I was wanting to go for the white look would these fit or are all models different sizes ,

thanks ribsie

On 3/4/2023 at 5:04 AM, RIBSIE said:

 

tanks again

Good one, LOL. (Freudian slip?).

Joe