Looks like I'm getting my tank re-painted (pissed)
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Galvatron.. since you removed the tank. before you commit to the expense of repainting it.. how about you play with the lower part of the tank that is not usually visible?... I did that with mine.. things like getting the touch-up paint.. applying some of it to a clean sponge.. then lightly rubbing it to the lower part.. perhaps you can come up with a cheap way to fix the tank ...
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If it's not coming off with a scotchbrite that tells me that it's probably coming from under the paint. There are a lot of things that could cause it..from prep at the factory (handling bare metal without gloves, not cleaning it properly after handling) I've seen hand prints show up months after painting from just that. You've already committed to a new paint job..why not sand down thru the surface to see if it's coming thru the primer. It may have been working it's way thru for sometime...good luck.
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If it's not coming off with a scotchbrite that tells me that it's probably coming from under the paint. There are a lot of things that could cause it..from prep at the factory (handling bare metal without gloves, not cleaning it properly after handling) I've seen hand prints show up months after painting from just that. You've already committed to a new paint job..why not sand down thru the surface to see if it's coming thru the primer. It may have been working it's way thru for sometime...good luck.
Ever try and paint an oily spot? Not gonna happen.
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Yes, the difficulties of the demin paint in that one can not polish the finish.
As above, is it a surface stain? Or is it coming from below the primer?
If surface and Windex has not removed the stain, the only option is to sand the stain with 600 then 1000 grit sandpaper.
Else, or if from below the primer, yep repaint (or live with it).
Good luck to you.
As above, is it a surface stain? Or is it coming from below the primer?
If surface and Windex has not removed the stain, the only option is to sand the stain with 600 then 1000 grit sandpaper.
Else, or if from below the primer, yep repaint (or live with it).
Good luck to you.
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yes I have painted over an oily surface and yes it did stick...I'm talking oils from your hand not motor oil. If there were contaminates on the surface just like moisture in a line it could surface months later. In time that paint may peel..
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It absorbed into the finish. The only thing I know that would do this is brake fluid, but there is no way it's brake fluid unless the knomes are working on my bike when I'm gone. Oh well, keep watching for a badass new paint job. I found a local airbrush artist that does unmatched out of this world work. Here's an example:
![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs421.snc3/24348_10150127092070647_10150126973820647_11638569_2373412_n.jpg)
![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs421.snc3/24348_10150127092070647_10150126973820647_11638569_2373412_n.jpg)
![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs441.ash1/24348_10150127552815647_10150126973820647_11641335_7965742_n.jpg)
Last edited by Galvatron; 01-13-2011 at 01:11 PM.
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It absorbed into the finish. The only thing I know that would do this is brake fluid, but there is no way it's brake fluid unless the knomes are working on my bike when I'm gone. Oh well, keep watching for a badass new paint job. I found a local airbrush artist that does unmatched out of this world work. Here's an example:
![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs421.snc3/24348_10150127092070647_10150126973820647_11638569_2373412_n.jpg)
![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs441.ash1/24348_10150127552815647_10150126973820647_11641335_7965742_n.jpg)
![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs421.snc3/24348_10150127092070647_10150126973820647_11638569_2373412_n.jpg)
![](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs441.ash1/24348_10150127552815647_10150126973820647_11641335_7965742_n.jpg)
PBR + airbrushing = win.
his work looks sick! only thing i can think of that would do that is brake fluid. unless someone ate a bologna sandwich and left it on your bike for a while