Help with tank scratch

Ricardo_ · 11-19-12, 09:39

After a lowside, my daytona got a few superficial scratches in the tank, but one is pretty deep and I can even see the primer.

So, I bought this touch-up pen @ ebay e added painting enough to cover the deep scratch... and now, it looks shitty, like this:

What's the solution now? Sanding with the finest sandpaper and then polishing?

Disrupt · 11-19-12, 09:58

get some carbon fiber tank slider or protectors, I forget what they are called. They will hide those scars easily.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-t...treet-triple-r

and example, but several people make them.

apbt4life · 11-19-12, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disrupt

get some carbon fiber tank slider or protectors, I forget what they are called. They will hide those scars easily.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-t...treet-triple-r

and example, but several people make them.

I like, good idea.

Disrupt · 11-19-12, 10:15

Forum members to ask NJcustom, Dodge, and SiW. you also have other companies like bestem carbon that make them.

Nastybutler · 11-19-12, 11:06

+1 to what Disrupt said. I got some from NJCustoms, but I thing Dodge's are a little cheaper. Both make quality products.

While they won't fix your tank, they'll cover up the damage and should look pretty good with your graphite color scheme.

Ricardo_ · 11-19-12, 12:18

I bought a pair in july from NJCustoms, but didnt arrived yet.
maybe its lost; first time after 10 years shopping online in USA.

but please, those carbon fiber not what I need right now; any tips about sanding it?

dabird · 11-19-12, 15:21

probably have to sand and repaint the whole tank to make it look right. Disrupt has the right idea. cheap, quick, and looks good.

Ricardo_ · 11-19-12, 22:03

the idea it's exactly the opposite... I dont wanna paint the entire tank!
thats why I ordered the touch up pen hehe

wuzertheloser · 11-19-12, 23:24

unfortunately - that's the case with all types of paint. since paint will fade over time, even if you get OEM paint and fill it in, it will look a shade different.

you might be able to take the tank to an automotive paint shop and try to have them color match, but it still won't look the same. plus you'll be missing the clear coat on top.

Ricardo_ · 11-20-12, 10:14

the idea is to sand it till a smooth surface... even with this color difference.
the touchup pen cames with a clear coat bottle; maybe after polishing will look good.

so, any tips about sading this touch up painting?

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Ricardo_ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: São Paulo (Brasil) Posts: 683	Help with tank scratch After a lowside, my daytona got a few superficial scratches in the tank, but one is pretty deep and I can even see the primer. So, I bought this touch-up pen @ ebay e added painting enough to cover the deep scratch... and now, it looks shitty, like this: What's the solution now? Sanding with the finest sandpaper and then polishing?
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Disrupt Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,319	get some carbon fiber tank slider or protectors, I forget what they are called. They will hide those scars easily. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-t...treet-triple-r and example, but several people make them. __________________ 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 2007 D675
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Disrupt Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,319	Forum members to ask NJcustom, Dodge, and SiW. you also have other companies like bestem carbon that make them. __________________ 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 2007 D675
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Nastybutler Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seward's Folly Posts: 1,200	+1 to what Disrupt said. I got some from NJCustoms, but I thing Dodge's are a little cheaper. Both make quality products. While they won't fix your tank, they'll cover up the damage and should look pretty good with your graphite color scheme. __________________ 2012 Street Triple - Phantom Black (Trinity) Trinity's Mod Thread
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Ricardo_ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: São Paulo (Brasil) Posts: 683	I bought a pair in july from NJCustoms, but didnt arrived yet. maybe its lost; first time after 10 years shopping online in USA. but please, those carbon fiber not what I need right now; any tips about sanding it?
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dabird Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbia, ms. Posts: 809	probably have to sand and repaint the whole tank to make it look right. Disrupt has the right idea. cheap, quick, and looks good.
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Ricardo_ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: São Paulo (Brasil) Posts: 683	the idea it's exactly the opposite... I dont wanna paint the entire tank! thats why I ordered the touch up pen hehe
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wuzertheloser BOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Jose, Previously San Diego Posts: 2,078	unfortunately - that's the case with all types of paint. since paint will fade over time, even if you get OEM paint and fill it in, it will look a shade different. you might be able to take the tank to an automotive paint shop and try to have them color match, but it still won't look the same. plus you'll be missing the clear coat on top. __________________ Attack life. It's going to kill you anyways
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Ricardo_ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: São Paulo (Brasil) Posts: 683	the idea is to sand it till a smooth surface... even with this color difference. the touchup pen cames with a clear coat bottle; maybe after polishing will look good. so, any tips about sading this touch up painting?
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