Rapture Posted June 22, 2014 Report Posted June 22, 2014 I've got this oversized tank and i need to make it white. I read that spraying is a bad idea as the vapour naturally seeps through the plastic and will make it bubble. I tried some VHT vinyl dye spray but it kinda scratches off with your nail. Any ideas? Only other option would be to buy a standard tank and white covers, but would rather use this one if poss! Quote
NYUK Posted June 22, 2014 Report Posted June 22, 2014 besides wiping the dirt off it, i think it is as white as it will ever be. Quote
Glenyboy Posted June 22, 2014 Report Posted June 22, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rit-Dye-3-15-Powder-Black/dp/B00BMLHMCK Quote
Glenyboy Posted June 22, 2014 Report Posted June 22, 2014 No white but plenty of options http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rit-Dye-Powder-For-Fabrics-Plastics-Cleaners-/190640414869 Quote
Rapture Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Posted June 22, 2014 Rit dye was the 1st thing I tried. Had a smaller tank off a mini moto which is the same material. Boiled it up on the hob and used the white wash and black. Didnt even touch it. Worked well on the swing arm chain roller though. Quote
Glenyboy Posted June 22, 2014 Report Posted June 22, 2014 That's a shame I was thinking of dying my tank covers and rad cover black Quote
Deadbeat Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 is that a natural tank...is all the discolour on the outside? or is that inside fuel stain showing through Quote
Sandking Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 Has anyone tried a wrap like JD does Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote
bigblock10 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Use this, then paint. http://www.caswellplating.com/dragons-blood-gas-tank-sealer.html Edited June 23, 2014 by bigblock10 Quote
87sheerips Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 I have dipped a dirt bike tank and to my knowledge it is holding up well. I could do that tank in any pattern for $200 so it is a pricey option. Quote
BurnsideBanshee Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 So who has tried this dye stuff on there gas tanks? I have a white tank that needs to be black. Quote
Rapture Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Posted June 23, 2014 That's a shame I was thinking of dying my tank covers and rad cover black It might work for that as is probably a different kind of plastic. Some types will dye and some wont so its worth a try. Quote
Rapture Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Posted June 23, 2014 is that a natural tank...is all the discolour on the outside? or is that inside fuel stain showing through Its all the same colour pretty much inside and out. Its just the natural crappy plastic colour i think. Quote
Rapture Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Posted June 23, 2014 Use this, then paint. http://www.caswellplating.com/dragons-blood-gas-tank-sealer.html Might look into this ... Quote
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