Painting '86 Tank ?

Just got an '86 500MX and the tank has the dreaded yellow tint. Anyone got any recommendations ? used the PC Renew on a '79 Bultaco tank years back so-so but not durable. There's a guy on ebay that will refinish/seal/paint/decal plastics tanks for $300 (type in maico tank) but not planning going overboard on this one as have done on past bikes. Plan to race it now and then in the Disco ( 80's ) class. Thanks for all the help, this site is an incredible tool.

Bulto,
I've seen the "painting" post myself. Absent that, don't shoot the messenger for the message, your sol. Had an 85' so I speak w/ expirence. Can do nothing. It's stained all the way thru the plastic. Back then no way to fix. Now, stilll no way to fix BUT there are inexpensive tank sticker kits and from what I've seen they look pretty dang good. Wish I had access to them back then. Just my $.02 worth.

Post up some scoot photos.

Different note - got a little over 7" of snow up here (20 miles east of Dallas) - verrrrrrry coooooool !!! Day off and the area is shut down.
Rick

The Husky tanks are not plastic but actually nylon so even any of the krylon for plastics types work well. more durable than regular spay on plastic for sure and even almost as good as Imron epoxy car paint. Have used on tanks and even the 83-84 airboxes that also doube as lower fender/spalsh guard and all the dings and rocks have yet to chip em.

My .03 cents
Joe

Rick, the In-Laws live in Plano and Little Elm, know the kids love the snow but I got enough of it stationed in Germany for 3+ years to last me a lifetime. You going to Diamond Don's ?

Joe, tell us how it works ? prep/sand/primer ? how does it hold up to to gas ?

thanks-Rhett

bulto,
Diamond Don's? Huh? (who what when where why). Most snow I can ever remember having - too coooool for us!
Rick

I'm an automotive refinish guy (24 yrs paint co. rep, painting cars and bikes since '75) and I have painted a few plastic parts with today's automotive paints (BASF primarily).
I have had no complaints with the finishes coming off yet and I follow the same process as used on unprimed bumper refinishing. I have a painted airbox on my 83 250XC, and there are no chips or anything on it. I've raced it in vintage and modern H/S for 3 years now. Any good body shop using a good paint system can do it. I have three 84-85 painted tanks going into battle this year including my own 84 430WR, so Ill keep you posted as to the results with the finish.

Great info about the airbox painting. I want to make my 83 250 all black and gold and was wondering how goofy it would look with the white airbox. This sounds like my answer. Luv this site.

Mike

Rick did three years overthere also. Bitburg home of the horrible beer. Sorry if anyone likes it.

Mike

Yes, Bitburg is an horrible beer !
But there's no real beers in USA ( of Coooors )!!!
The best is in Belgium !!!

And the best bikes in Sweden ! Of course !

Michel not sure about that, I met many different wonderful brews over there. American beer not the same but getting better with all the micro's out there. I still luv a good Hefe-Weizen and yes I Americanize it with a slice of orange. Hmmm my High Life pales in comparison.

Mike