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The 2-Stroke Garage => General Chatter => Topic started by: Milan on September 20, 2023, 08:25:24 PM

Title: Yellowing Gas Tank Clear Coat
Post by: Milan on September 20, 2023, 08:25:24 PM
I've got a white gas tank, thst the clear coat has turned yellow.
Tried Ultra Cut Compound, but very little luck.
Is there anything more abrasive than that, that may work?

Or any other solutions?

M
Title: Re: Yellowing Gas Tank Clear Coat
Post by: m in sc on September 21, 2023, 08:33:53 AM
wet sand to base color and re-clear, then, maybe. but otherwise, no. I wouldn't risk it.
Title: Re: Yellowing Gas Tank Clear Coat
Post by: scully on September 21, 2023, 08:41:45 AM
I've had decent luck using mothers aluminum polish. try it in a small area. I use the same thing to polish hazed auto headlights and works great for that too.
Title: Re: Yellowing Gas Tank Clear Coat
Post by: Milan on September 21, 2023, 10:15:32 AM
I have ordered this to give it a try.

Next is the Aluminum polish.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H2WJCLM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

M

Title: Re: Yellowing Gas Tank Clear Coat
Post by: sav0r (CL MotoTech) on September 21, 2023, 04:22:00 PM
Headlight polishing techniques might work. Google it.
Title: Re: Yellowing Gas Tank Clear Coat
Post by: STLMike on September 21, 2023, 05:07:25 PM
If it happened once, it will continue to happen even if you can buff it out.
This isn't a rattle can clear coat, is it?
Title: Re: Yellowing Gas Tank Clear Coat
Post by: Milan on September 22, 2023, 11:37:02 AM
not a rattle can clear.
I believe it is the original tank paint & clear.
Bike was probably left outside al long time, but no rusting seen.

If I get it to whit, I will put a good wax on it, and it will be stored inside.

I am having some luck with the UC, but its going slow.

I will post some before / after pics when I get 1 side done.

M