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Topic: Spray paint vs. gasoline

Posted By: 1939Dodge
Subject: Spray paint vs. gasoline
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 1:33pm

I have to repaint my gas tank. Need a small quantity of paint. Will use a can of spray. Recommendations for paint that will hold up against an occasional shot of gas?

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Posted By: Lars(wi)
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 1:41pm

oil base with a clear coat on top

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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 6:04pm

Rattle cans don't have hardener in the paint. I'm not sayin don't do it, just don't expect miracles...

Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 6:40pm

IF you can't 'clear coat' then once the paint is good and hard, put 2-3 coats of hand rubbed car wax on the tank,buffing well after each coat. It'll fill in any voids and gas will roll off PDQ !

Jay

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Posted By: LeonR2013
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 8:59pm

Rag in hand helps.

Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 9:41pm

For electronics projects I've had good results with rattle can Rustoleum sometimes making panel labels with india ink covered with another later of clear Rustoleum and then baked for an hour or so at about 180 degrees F. The baking makes it set up really hard and resistant to wear.

Gerald J.