How to Repair and Paint A Cafe Racer Fuel Tank

[@meandthecat4025]

I lost count om how many times i've rewatched this video... Learning from a very good paintah.

[@paulgrierson5205]

That paint job looks awesome

[@BeefaloBart]

You send something off to get painted and you know its going to look nice when you get it back. But to open the box and see how amazing that turned out would be like Christmas morning. Always a good thing to wake up and see a CSM video.

[@beamerstearoom5657]

3D is great stuff. I love the speed one step!

[@kingkelly44]

Ive been going nuts trying to avoid that flash rust after drying. Im glad to see even you got the flash rust. I think ill just concentrate on drying it, ignore that flash rust, and go for the liner.

[@sthildas4857]

Nice machine polishing...liked the 3D products. I use Menzerna 3800 super fine plus WhiteShark FK1000p was seal,on painted rims as well.

[@hrx1973]

A friend of Dan, is a friend of mine! Very nice work! Greetings from Croatia!

[@secondchancegarage]

Came here from Dan's channel, Cafe Racer Garage. We're in desperate need of some step by step on painting tanks. Lol

[@vraimondi]

Another great video - thank YOU!!

[@intheshop406]

Always l9ved your videos detailed and step-by-step thank you from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@divyanshuthakur]

This is high quality stuff. Looks better than the finish that comes out of factories.

[@grahamdowdell4356]

Mate just really enjoy your content plus just the simple manner you present it.

[@curtisbeef]

Damn. That came out AMAZING. The black/greys and gold stripe looks great as well. Great work as always.

[@richardbartlett4075]

What a project that was. Thank you for the fantastic video and narration. Learned a hell of a lot! Nevada - USA

[@64faffi]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this video for us to learn from!

[@snail415]

I was stoked to see you using 3D products. Even more so surprised to see you with them in Australia. I love their compounds. Following your preparation, painting and post-painting techniques (esp with the detailing component included) gives me confidence I can do the same with my own automotive project. Cheers.

[@msingerdesignsllc3667]

I love that you are as particular as I am. This is exactly how I work. I love the extra tips, seriously, thanks! I also needed this video for both of my scooters that were previously painted with 1k,(not by me), then dinged and hit by cars while parked.

[@Mikehdy]

Great video. Such a good teacher 👌👍

[@scottminshall6420]

Phenomenal work! Thanks for sharing what it takes.

[@persistencewins]

Congrats on ur painting abilities n top notch quality. Keep it up!

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent job mate, looks awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

[@wadesta1986]

Dave, I have been watching your videos since the early days, and man, they just keep getting better! This project came out bloody awesome man! Can't wait for the next video 🤙

[@customspraymods]

Thanks so much mate. Appreciate it.

[@beanyboom18]

that came out beautifully

[@polhomarkho5229]

Awesome work as always!

[@whitekong9535]

Glad to see a new video my friend!

[@steveguest8028]

Thats class Dave

[@NickHey]

What an awesome finish!

[@AndyH-13]

Great video, awesome result.

[@DavidKerner-en1ww]

Thank you for confirming that I will not be attempting to paint my gas tank.

[@richardjames26]

wow.. really nice job. it's so tricky getting those lines perfect . .. maybe making a vinyl stencil with your vinyl cutter could help ?

[@jesussantibanez6711]

Thanks for sharing good video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@skyworx524]

Nice Work Dave.

[@Houssam0691]

I have just discovered your channel coming from his video , all i got to say is the amount of skill and detail in this video is just remarkable i'll def be referring back to it on my own projects , awesome work 👌

[@code-fox]

Looks amazing as always. Love your work!

[@aaryanpanwar6405]

Great work

[@AnotherCafeRacerBuild]

Awesome job👍

[@daveco1270]

Looks awesome. Why did you cover the entire tank in gold paint for that single 1/4 inch line? I have a 1/8th inch gold line that divides the two other colors (on a 60's Triumph tank). This is my first attempt at painting... I figured I'd spray some gold where the 5 inch line is going to be then put tape over it and paint the rest of the tank After watching this I'm wondering if I need to do a base coat of gold like you did.

[@momanix4616]

Looks absolutely amazing!! One question: Isn‘t it necessary to sand the dried base coat before applying the next Color or the clear? I just want to understand..thanks in advance!

[@ONGodSonOfGod]

Nice job

[@janwillemhoek9736]

Amazing job!! Did you use degreaser after put on the tape before the next coat? How Does that work with te tape on it? Thanks for this very helpfull video!

[@jamespolucha8790]

If you were to put a decal on when would you do it ?after clear coat? Then anther clear coat over the decal ? Thanks for the video

[@zbyh1980]

Beautiful

[@WillowDailyShorts]

Lovely

[@netdragon2]

Awesome work! How many coats did you use for the final clear? Was it just 1?

[@motaman8074]

Dan sent me. New sub Amazing job!!!

[@JustTex]

Great job sir.

[@rickcir8945]

I'll loved this job idol

[@husky1239]

Came out amazing 👏 realy nice how long did it take you? Thank you for the video

[@ttxela]

Very useful stuff 👍

[@justanothernoobe]

As I said on Dan's channel - that looks absolutely stunning - like it's made out of glass. Bloody amazing work. It would be interesting to know how many hours this took in total?

[@powderjunkies401]

Do you base coat and clear the under side of the tail and tank bottom ?

[@abaidhussain3316]

Good job mate that paint mask where can I get it from ..

[@zardportugal]

Top job.

[@nenadakrap7745]

Looks amazing. Just in time for my attempt. How long did you wait to remove the fine line tape?

[@prajithsivanprajith1186]

Superb ❤

[@MRB-eg7hb]

Fantastic vid, even better spray job you have just earned yourself a new like and sub.

[@customspraymods]

Thanks got watching Mate.

[@snowgoose1962]

Heya Darren, Thanks for doing all these great videos mate! Can you clarify the 2 pack and 1 pack painting systems and mixing. I'm a little confused, so hoping you can clarify my confusion. 1. Base coat, is this simply normal automotive acrylic paint mixed with thinners or a special automotive paint that is formulated just for 2 pack clear? 2. Do we sand after applying base coats before clear? 3. So after applying the basecoat (and sanding if its done), you apply a top coat, 2 pack clear right? and this is mixed with a hardener, is that the case? 4. Is colour sanding and buffing absolutely necessary for that super factory or better shine or can be finished off the gun? Cheers Darren, any help greatly appreciated Mate, keep up the great work, If O was on your side of the country I would definitely buy a course from you.

[@customspraymods]

Hello everything you say is correct. Except don’t sand the basecoat at all. Only if you have defects in it. Then you would need to spray another coat of base over it.

[@braedenbutler4838]

Awesome video and paint results! How long did you wait after spraying your color coats before spraying your first clear? Thanks!

[@customspraymods]

Hey mate. Thanks. Just 15 minutes.

[@allencummings6285]

What color gold did you lay down here?

[@rasmusskinnerup7181]

Hey friend, would you please consinder making a video of you testning out, the "car-rep 2k clear" in an aerosol can. I have heard it should be able to achieve similar results as an ordinary 2k clear in a aerosol can, but without the need of activating it in the bottom, and therefore also giving it almost unlimited shelf life. I know it is a bit unrelated to this video, but hope thats okay.😅 Best regards Rasmus 😄

[@grahamdowdell4356]

Dave I have tank panels with decals on that I’m repainting. They’re pin strips should I replace with new decals or just paint pin stripes on for a more quality finish?

[@customspraymods]

Depends if you want a flat finish in the clear. The decals will give a raised line. Painted lines can be sanded smooth and re cleared. More work but a better finish. Hope this helps.

[@grahamdowdell4356]

Yes thanks very much!

[@jeffreyeaton9934]

How much reducer did you add in the 2nd session clear 5-10%? Lol

[@dfa10000]

What would a job like this cost?

[@dominicboland5119]

How long did you wait for the primer to cure?

[@customspraymods]

Overnight. And it was good.

[@tomsnider7611]

What year is that tank?

[@ONGodSonOfGod]

Am new here today

[@ing.eduardomunizrodriguez3554]

Woow man!!

[@stevenkelby2169]

Good to see you finger guns! 👈👉 Can you suggest someone to modify the tank of my triumph rocket 3 to hold more fuel?

[@saqlain_sadiq_15]

Which motorcycle's fuel tank is it ? Can anyone please help me 😭

[@jcjerry2010]

Link of the product

[@rudolfcarp9139]

So hätte ich gerne mein Honda cx 500 gerne auch ,kostet in Deutschland bestimmt 2000€

[@prajithsivanprajith1186]

Please add the paint name, quantity

[@doug-muise]

That's not proper breathing gear for 2K.