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[Jared Mk3]

After allowing the tank to dry, I mixed the epoxy coating poured it in today. Came out like this :

 

 

Just have to let it cure properly now and then I can repaint the tank soon. 

 

One tank down, another to go.

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 05:11 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Looking good mate :) Paint looks quite uniform.

[Jared Mk3]

Looking good mate :) Paint looks quite uniform.

 

I think once it cures and dries it'll smooth out nicely.

[Jared Mk3]

The epoxy coating has cured and smoothed out a bit. Looks to be nice and well covered. Also managed to get the tank and straps in etch primer. Hopefully I can get them both in some primer tomorrow, ready for the black.

[Jared Mk3]

I finally got some post today - the parts I've been waiting for. Apparently the box had been sitting at the post office for the last month. Luckily a guy who knows me there kept it aside before it got sent back. I received no notification that it was there.

 

 

I also swapped out my alloy rocker cover and got a Motortune item in return :

 

 

 

So happy!

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 05:13 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Haha nice one on the package (yay post office and their notifications) and the rocker cover :)

[Jared Mk3]

Haha nice one on the package (yay post office and their notifications) and the rocker cover :)

 

At least I have it now 

[timmy850]

I think you're beating me in the rocker cover collecting now!

[Jared Mk3]

I think you're beating me in the rocker cover collecting now!

 

I want to collect a lot more though 

 

Fuel tank and straps repainted. Flash on to show the finish :

 

 

And a better picture to show the colour :

 

 

Yes, the strap is fluorescent pink for something different. 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 05:14 PM.

[alex-95]

Great work, Liking the florescent pink, I had similar plans fro a for bits. What paint did you use?

[Jared Mk3]

Great work, Liking the florescent pink, I had similar plans fro a for bits. What paint did you use?

 

Thanks   The pink and black was normal rattle can spray from the local paint supplier. Spent a while doing the prep work to get a decent finish.

[Vinay-RS]

The tanks looks brilliant dude! Amazing work and the use of regular spray paint makes it even cooler.

[Jared Mk3]

The tanks looks brilliant dude! Amazing work and the use of regular spray paint makes it even cooler.

 

Appreciate it 

[Jared Mk3]

Well, I got the fuel tank in today. Still have the RHS one to do when I get it back. Almost forgot to put the two side panels back in with their pop rivets. Doesn't look shabby with the board in either :

 

 

Also got the neck seal in place (eventually) and put the 'S' cap on for the time being. Will but my eBay purchase on when I get it.

 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 05:15 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

If you aren't going to use that non-locking fuel cap, I might be keen to take it off your hands if it seals better than the crappy Midas plastic cap.