spraypainting a tank. Halfords rattlecans?

[mysterious_rider]

How does this stuff work then.

Basically

sand down, etc.
primer
colour
lacquer
petrol proof lacquer?

Any particular ways to do this? I know what im doing, but last time i did it petrol completely ruined the lacquer. Maybe I didnt let it dry long enough.

anyone used the halfords paint on tanks before?

[flamegrape]

[pepperami]

I learnt the hard way about Lacquers

Sprayed up my tank and was all pleased with the result I had got.
I put the tank back on the bike once the tank had dried.
Next day I filled the tank and in the process, I had a little spillage .
My nice shiney tank all bubbled up and wrinkled .

So the lesson is, VERY VERY light sanding with VERY fine wet & dry between coats.
Always use petrol resistant lacquers to finish off.
You are never going to get a factory finish from rattle cans, but you can get a decent finish if you take it nice and slow .

I found that a good few thin coats was better that trying to apply one thick coat.
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[mysterious_rider]

Thank you!

Just what i was looking for.

I'll heed your advice, let the tank spraying commence tomorrow!

[ZRX61]