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Old June 4th, 2018, 07:07 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by kaos View Post
Oh I also switched paints to a Rustoleum 2x satin black and hit the tank with a couple of coats. It is much blacker than the Dulux and it also dried in 20min as advertised. I also used the 2x satin clear to go over top of it. Im hoping it will hold up to petrol spills though.
Most likely not.

There is a spray can paint called "SprayMax 2K" that comes in gloss, satin, and matte finishes that will hold up to gas.

It's fairly expensive, but worth it for tanks. It's a 2-part catalyzed paint in a can. I recently did some bodywork with the gloss and was impressed. I haven't actually tested it with gas (this was a front fairing), but a catalyzed paint will always be far superior to standard air-dry types.
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