How to repaint a motorcycle tank

Take a look at this video as I show you step by step how to repaint a motorcycle tank on a budget.  This video will show how to take care of rust, minor dents, sanding the old paint, and all the preparation steps there in.  Painting a motorcycle tank is really not all that hard, however it is time consuming.  Allocate plenty of time between steps for a proper, professional looking job.  The keys to a professional paint job at home is spending a lot of time on the prep.  Do not rush or it will show in the final product.  If you have any specific questions leave a comment below and I will respond.  No need to register.

click here to see how to apply graphics

Midway through the process with one primer coat on

First base coat applied

Clear coat applied, and graphics applied

Here is what the tank looked like when I started

Pulling the dents, light coats of filler and various grit sequences to smooth and straighten the lines of the tank

Picture 1 is just the base color, Picture 2 is with 2 coats of the candy topcoat

Using a clean and strip disc (roloc attachment) to remove the graphics

After 2 coats of high build primer, sanding in between coats, the tank is ready for primer sealer just before the base coat

Ta-Da! The finished tank with graphics and clear.  See a professional looking paint job can be done at home.  All it takes is patience.