Spray painting Motorcycle Fuel Tank Question

electronictofu

Hey all,

Quick question/ advice request.
I have a really clean vintage tank, Im doing a color change, so I am planning to just sand and break through the clear, clean, paint, shoot new clear.

Once I break through the clear, what's the best method to clean that existing base coat before shooting a new color? I have various stuff on hand, such as mineral spirits, good old dish soap, spray degreaser, vinegar, etc.

Thanks in advance,
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Jamie Hall

non-VOC brake cleaner. Or Simple Green. Or both...

GroundUp

Lacquer thinner wipe followed by a tack rag after it dries is usually my go-to. I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

mattmia2

Lacquer thinner might not be the best if it is lacquer. If it is enamel it should work well.

109A_5

Hello @electronictofu,

I think the auto body refinishing pros use a product like Prep-sol.

Erin Holohan Haskell

GroundUp said:

I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

I'm beginning to think we should start a car forum too.

ChrisJ

Erin Holohan Haskell said:

GroundUp said:

I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

I'm beginning to think we should start a car forum too.

I'm on several car forums.

I completely understand why this was asked here and everyone should take it as a compliment.

109A_5

Hello @Erin Holohan Haskell,

Erin Holohan Haskell said:

GroundUp said:

I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

I'm beginning to think we should start a car forum too.

Cars, Buses, Trucks and the like have hydronic heat too.

ChrisJ

109A_5 said:

Hello @Erin Holohan Haskell,

Erin Holohan Haskell said:

GroundUp said:

I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

I'm beginning to think we should start a car forum too.

Cars, Buses, Trucks and the like have hydronic heat too.

This specific post is about a motorcycle, so you'll be really stretching it.

Erin Holohan Haskell

Only joking. Of course this question is welcome here.

mattmia2

109A_5 said:

Hello @electronictofu,

I think the auto body refinishing pros use a product like Prep-sol.

It is just an abbreviation of preparation solvent. The one I have from duplicolor isn't very aggressive and I would question how well it removes wax.

Big Ed_4

What year and make of bike ?

neilc

ChrisJ said:

109A_5 said:

Hello @Erin Holohan Haskell,

Erin Holohan Haskell said:

GroundUp said:

I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

I'm beginning to think we should start a car forum too.

Cars, Buses, Trucks and the like have hydronic heat too.

This specific post is about a motorcycle, so you'll be really stretching it.

they make electric warmed grips, and gloves, and jackets, and the like,
Electrify

ChrisJ

neilc said:

ChrisJ said:

109A_5 said:

Hello @Erin Holohan Haskell,

Erin Holohan Haskell said:

GroundUp said:

I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

I'm beginning to think we should start a car forum too.

Cars, Buses, Trucks and the like have hydronic heat too.

This specific post is about a motorcycle, so you'll be really stretching it.

they make electric warmed grips, and gloves, and jackets, and the like,
Electrify

Those aren't hydronic.

ratio

If water traveled at the speed of light, would it act like electricity?

neilc

ChrisJ said:

neilc said:

ChrisJ said:

109A_5 said:

Hello @Erin Holohan Haskell,

Erin Holohan Haskell said:

GroundUp said:

I definitely did not expect to see a question like this on HeatingHelp lol

I'm beginning to think we should start a car forum too.

Cars, Buses, Trucks and the like have hydronic heat too.

This specific post is about a motorcycle, so you'll be really stretching it.

they make electric warmed grips, and gloves, and jackets, and the like,
Electrify

Those aren't hydronic.

we stray, we stray, which subforum is this anyway ?
heatpumps, resistance, Electrify

ChrisJ

ratio said:

If water traveled at the speed of light, would it act like electricity?

No.