Tank painting?

Hello Well I use a good ZINC primer Like the one Frost restoration do or P182 Isopod most Etching primer is for Glass fiber resins tanks ETC has they form a bond too protect the Glass fiber from Cracking , But steel is a different process you need 4 good coats of Zinc Primer and them a base coat of What ever colour your doing the Tank 4 coats of this And then I use a Anti -Ethernol clear Lacquer in Aerosol cans that have a ring pull activator on the underside this make a very good high gloss shine . you also need a good area too do this and the Temperature Has too be above 70F and you need a fan extractor to take out the over spray and you need the proper Safety clothing and Mask for paint spaying See NU-Agane Paint.Co.uk they at bedford Or Phone 01234-355990 yours Anna J

Previously kevin_wood wrote:

I have started stripping the tank of my 1962 Norton Dominator. I thought it would be like doing my series so started the process early with the star Chem Synatrip. It was like washing cream out of bowl. Answers why it was a *&%^$ job. No such thing as patina in my world, just rot and general neglect.I would like to give the steel tank a dose of acid etch primer to keep her sealed from the elements and act as a good base. The question is can I use a high build primer or filler on top of acid etch, or is it just overkill and don't bother with acid etch. I want it to be a lasting job and I know the key is in the foundation of the job.The tank could do with a clean out inside and bagged for good measure. Have any of you had experience of this. Probably will get the liner from Frost's.Any thoughts?Kevin

Hi Kevin when I needed the inside of my tank cleaned I put pea gravel in the tank sealed all holes with Duck tape , then packed the tank into a cement mixer with blankets ,towels rags . Make sure it's packed realy well ! Then set the mixer away .it took a couple of hours but with great results. Ian

Previously kevin_wood wrote:

I have started stripping the tank of my 1962 Norton Dominator. I thought it would be like doing my series so started the process early with the star Chem Synatrip. It was like washing cream out of bowl. Answers why it was a *&%^$ job. No such thing as patina in my world, just rot and general neglect.I would like to give the steel tank a dose of acid etch primer to keep her sealed from the elements and act as a good base. The question is can I use a high build primer or filler on top of acid etch, or is it just overkill and don't bother with acid etch. I want it to be a lasting job and I know the key is in the foundation of the job.The tank could do with a clean out inside and bagged for good measure. Have any of you had experience of this. Probably will get the liner from Frost's.Any thoughts?Kevin

Hi Kevin when I needed the inside of my tank cleaned I put pea gravel in the tank sealed all holes with Duck tape , then packed the tank into a cement mixer with blankets ,towels rags . Make sure it's packed realy well ! Then set the mixer away .it took a couple of hours but with great results. Ian