Motorcycle Fuel Tank Restoration UNDER $100 | Sealing and Painting

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1974 HONDA MT250 Elsinore Restoration #9
In this video you will see:
Cleaning the rust out of the gas tank with vinegar and then muriatic acid.
Sealing the tank with POR-15 Fuel tank sealer
Stripping the paint off of the tank using paint stripper.
Body work on the tank using bondo
Repainting the tank with gas resistant rattle can spray paint
Finishing the tank with 2k clear coat
This was a ton of work but it was worth it because it will be the center
piece of my fully restored enduro!
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Комментарии : 95

@musiclucho 2 года назад

Awesome paint job! You should be proud of it. A small advice for next time: regarding the template you made for the red part, you can trace it, fold in half and retrace it so it is 100% symmetrical.

@elizabethtruman7164 2 месяца назад

That was awesome well done. I'm doing a TLR tank at the moment .but I want it left original,It needs the underneath, the bottom doing, so I'm just doing the bottom part you can't see,it was pitted and Rusty . the top of the tank is fine and good

@GoldGuyRides 2 года назад

I want to give a HUGE thanks to my patrons: Mackenzie Warnick, Griffin Long, Chad Blevins. To help me buy parts for this motorcycle please click here: www.patreon.com/GoldGuy

@roderickmoyer9851 2 года назад

That tank came out really good..

@Jonny2Fingers 2 года назад

That gas tank is a work of art!

@91C4NVA 2 года назад

Really nice job. That does look fantastic. 👍👍

@zrkn1 2 года назад

Turned out decent, hope it performs as well as it looks. I think it will. Good Job!

@lbdrummer3 2 года назад

That looks stunning, you did a fine job on that one!

@GoldGuyRides 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@kanuckkorner8477 2 года назад

Damn fine paint job mason 👌

@roberymcgoff1904 2 года назад

Nice job guy. Lot of work for sure. I used to think my paint guy was a little expensive at $1500 Dollars for tank and fenders on the Triumphs I restore. Till he took a video of the whole procedure and I saw the hours of work involved.RMM

@2000jago 7 дней назад

I worked in a body shop for years and was taught that a motorcycle tank should always be sprayed in the orientation that it will sit when on the bike. Rattle cans especially should not be sprayed up and down, they should be sprayed side to side for smooth coverage.

@andyhobbs1561 2 года назад

Brilliant mate your painting has come along way exceptionally good job mate 👍

@sixpacksandsrts9122 2 года назад

Awesome bro. Little advise. I would stop using paint thinner as a pre paint solvent. Use isopropyl alcohol. Or a can of spray glass cleaner. Just my .02. Both of these evaporate quickly with no residue.. all love bud

@rubenenergypoprider2048 Год назад

You are awesome, I did mine today 4/3/2023

@GoldGuyRides Год назад

Hell yeah, thanks Bruv.

@TroubadourJuggernaut 2 года назад

That goofy tool you used to apply the bondo actually worked well on the large dents, the rigid straight edge served you well to allow the bondo to fill up the dent

@quinnwarman5139 2 года назад

Well-done m8 you pulled it off looks great 👍 👌 don't worry about the bondo it will be fine

@northtexasskies3243 Год назад

This Video is super helpful to me. I just had a 1975 Yamaha TT 500 Gifted to me. It needs a TON of work so saving this video for when the tank restoration part comes around.

@sekaf4125 2 месяца назад

very good job. Appreciate you sharing

@mattyakester8963 2 года назад

yes man. brilliant job 👏

@lcrgarage3245 2 года назад

Looks great!

@tom1263 2 года назад

Dude, Really impressed. Great job

@sbrochu 2 года назад

wow, really amazong result !!!!!! I have to do mine for the Kawasaki KE125 1978, so thanks !

@usairchairmanpfd2889 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful work mate!

@brooklynmachinetool2640 Год назад

There are many who would argue that you were correct to prime first, and then fill. Filler straight to bare metal could allow rust to form under the Bondo and cause it to lift. Primer first guarantees all your bare metal stays rust free and should still give the Bondo a great surface to adhere to.

@vraimondi Год назад

Awesome job - ty for sharing!

@shedenvy691 2 года назад

awesome work mason looks amazeballs

@WildBill1006 2 года назад

Well done. Beside the bondo “oops” that rattle can paint job looks great. Curious on how that tank sealer holds up.

@spellacy29 2 года назад

Nicely done fella 👏

@FranciscoGalicia 2 года назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@sethgcullen 2 года назад

you've done a bloody good job on that. good job mate!

@martinkupka3575 2 года назад

Great work, man. I´m impressed.

@benmorris9074 2 года назад

Excellent work 👌

@gabrielsollero84 2 года назад

dude, this looks AWESOME love to see you working cheers!

@captainedc 3 месяца назад

Fantastic job but here's a bit of advice on using acids. Always follow it up with mixed water and BAKING SODA to then neutralize it. VERY important. Also when using strong acid you have to be quick or it not only eats the metal but it changes the chemical make up of it. I put a pair of rusty vise grips in muriatic acid once and the next day after restoring it and using it it BROKE in half ! Imagine what it does to sheet metal.

@1995dresser 2 года назад

It's funny this came up on my play list but I also have a 1976 MT250 the bike itself is in mint condition other than the gas tank needs to be refreshed it has some staining and some small scratches. But that is an outstanding job on the tank with Diy materials very nice clear coat finish

@ezequielsilva2709 2 года назад

Ficou incrível cara 👏👍

@WapsieLureCo 8 месяцев назад

Nice job.

@MotoMango 2 года назад

Nice work dude!!

@collyernicholasjohn 8 месяцев назад

Template thing is great, thanks

@FordManiac76 Год назад

Use sandable filler primer after the bondo to sand out all the little imperfections then sealer primer before base coat. Dupli-Color makes these products as well.

@mikeopenshaw9128 Год назад

Excellent job! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@daveco1270 11 месяцев назад

It turned out great. That 2 part clear coat in a can is good stuff. I think you could have popped 90 percent of those dents out. I'll take a long tire spoon and cover the end in a few layers of cloth tape to make it a softer edge.... then I go into the tank with the iron and try to pop out the dent from the inside.

@GoldGuyRides 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! I'll try that next time.

@_zzpza 2 года назад

That looks awesome! Well done :)

@randypullman1155 2 года назад

great vid GG.

@randypullman1155 2 года назад

i would never guessed that rattle cans could even touch gun paint....i don't understand why cleaning the tank didn't include BBs.

@bigappa1862 Год назад

Turned out nice. Next time do a flow coat to level out the clear

@adams13f 8 месяцев назад

Crazy how much that suff eats but not plastic???

@mach275 Год назад

you damn well know that that’s the main hair dryer !

@GoldGuyRides Год назад

😂😂✌️

@KensGarage1 Год назад

Nice work. The tank looks beautiful. Has the paint held up to any fuel spills? Thanks. I will go poke around on your channel now. Lots of 2 stroke restomod stuff on my channel.

@GoldGuyRides Год назад

Yeah the paint held up great to a few fuel spills and then I sold the bike.

@skyfreakwi Год назад

Dude that is a shit serious awesome resto job on that tank. I was looking at it being hyper critical but you know what? Factory Honda tanks aren't better than yours. At least not classic ones like that. I'm thinking about sending you 12 of my tanks to restore! Well done, can't wait to see the rest of the bike.

@AhriCRose 24 дня назад

I'm not sure if I should paint over the old coat on my tank now that I've seen you strip it down to bare metal. I've sanded it down to a smooth surface. However, I'm not sure whether I should just strip the paint or prime it as it is and then apply the base coat.

@venator667 Год назад

I’m attempting to seal the inside of my Yamaha fz8 fuel tank. And I’m actually worried about using a tank sealer due to the fact there isn’t a drain hole besides the gas vents

@davebenson6795 2 года назад

Hello GG love your videos. I have three MTs. A 125 and two 250s. The 125 is a gem, but I feel you pain with the 250! I can’t get one of them to run right and the other is a future project. The question I have for you is when you coated your tank with POR15, did you have to remove the petcock? Thank you. Your fan Dave.

@BROKE-N-NATIVE5789 2 года назад

FaN*TaSTiC! On your next bike if needed? ~ theres lot of ways 2 pop them dents out b4 bondo less product & less labor = more room for gas b4 it gets to $8bucs a Gal. ✌😎UT from 💔 🇺🇸

@skyfreakwi Год назад

Por 15 stands for pour over rust 15th formula

@saner6888 Год назад

The tank looks fantastic. I’m thinking of doing the same, what color are you using for the gray? You keep saying silver, is that what’s on the can? Great job!

@vallanvhaylock6118 11 месяцев назад

Using muriatic acid will clean your rusted motorcycle tank like nothing else, Get safety equipment gloves goggles and have good ventilation,

@adriansolomon6805 3 дня назад

Use an old credit card for spreading bondo😊

@vishouscat 2 года назад

awesome vid dude, tank came out great, definitely gonna come in handy when I attempt to repaint my bikes tank (Suzuki TS400) do you plan on reinstalling all the electronics like the turn signals and tail lights to hopefully get it road legal again?

@GoldGuyRides 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes I do plan on installing all the lighting and getting it road legal again!

@vishouscat 2 года назад

dude that's awesome, can't wait to see her back in action, just recently bought myself a Suzuki TS250, not the fastest things but god are they fun

@jerrybigrig 10 месяцев назад

😎👍😎

@Finnegan6674 2 года назад

Do you still have the Captain America Honda? That clear coat would protect that distressed paint job on the bike. That is if it comes in a matt or semi gloss finish. The tank does look brand new. Great job!!

@GoldGuyRides 2 года назад

Yes I do have it! I actually did clear coat that tank with this stuff after the video! Thanks for the great idea!

@kingkelly44 11 месяцев назад

Howd you avoid the flash rusting after the hair dryer??

@GoldGuyRides 11 месяцев назад

Work very quickly

@theburger_king 6 месяцев назад

im trying to restore my kr250's gas tank but i cant find any original decals for it, kind of annoying especially since my bikes only like 20 years old

@jackdehler 6 месяцев назад

That's sucks

@jackdehler 6 месяцев назад

Womp womp

@Quadguy83 11 месяцев назад

Why would u bondo those dents? Could've popped them out

@jered1940 2 года назад

👏 👏 👏

@scalecraft4663 2 года назад

Hi. Nice work. What is the id# on the back of the can of the silver your using? Thanks.

@chadwicoff6378 3 месяца назад

Did you sand the paint before clear ?

@GoldGuyRides 3 месяца назад

The orange yes but the silver no since it's a metallic paint and you really shouldn't sand those much.

@yerbiggdady 2 года назад

Why not remove the dents ?

@GoldGuyRides 2 года назад

How do you remove them? I've never done that.

@davidpotier379 Год назад

I have a question : when you use the muriatic acid, do you leave the fuel tap on the tank? Because it's aluminum and muriatic acid can dissolve it.

@GoldGuyRides Год назад

I only leave the fuel tap on if I plan on replacing it anyways. If it's a new one then cut a rectangle out of steel and tighten it on with some gasket sealant and send it. The acid will dissolve the petcock btw.

@Clipmania001 Год назад

I bet your toyota over there got painted too hah

@GoldGuyRides Год назад

No but it definitely needs it 😂

@tom1263 Год назад

Can I ask what the temp was in your garage while painting?

@GoldGuyRides Год назад

It was about 70 degeees

@Arizonahwy10 Год назад

Looks really good, how's the por 15 liner holding up?

@GoldGuyRides Год назад

It seems to be going up alright.

@maddmaxx636 2 года назад

Once you get this bike restored. You should use it to teach your girlfriend to ride and it could be her first bike.

@randypullman1155 2 года назад

you need to marry a woman that let's one borrow a hair dryer!

@motorcyclistfromholland8856 Год назад

Let’s be honest. The striping is pretty awful. Looks at the lines. They are all over the place.

@BALrider1Steve 3 месяца назад

Wrong!! No Bondo goes over primer don’t say it’s wrong bare metal is wrong!!!! Dam near puked when you said that I’m a professional painter that’s proper spec just so you know.

@sicfifty3401 2 года назад

That tank sealer is shit,,too many bikes come in and the liner is failed,,makes the rust come back and forth at worse ,,,like laying a blanket on a wet surface,,,,rust for sure