How to RUST and SEAL a Gas Tank - Patina Look! - Honda CB550 Cafe Racer Build Pt. 72

In today's episode, we are rusting the gas tank to go for that patina look. i will show you the process of sanding, rusting, and sealing. enjoy!
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[@Rosemont1021]

Love how you said you said that if you wanted to have it painted and nice it would take more care. You’ve stripped and carefully rusted your gas tank 3 times! That seems like more efforts and care than paint, but it’s beautiful.

[@Dkmachine]

I have a 2017 Honda rebel 500 and I've wanted to strip the paint from the tank and then add clear coat just to have that bare metal look, this was so informative on how to do it and not have it rust. Thank you!!

[@maxtaylor1026]

People who complain about that style, just don't get it. Nice bike.

[@manbearkremer]

Looks way better than the second time, still think the natural rust of the first time looked the best. I rusted my tank as well, haven't clear coated it yet. Your build has been a huge inspiration for mine

[@peroduanippa]

I like the look and it's also easy to do. One of my bikes is as I found it with plenty of rust, I think I'll clean off the excess rust and clear coat it to stop any harmful rust developing.

[@alninodelacruz2011]

If only the clear coat is not glossy. But! I like it! Fantastic!

[@mikemarino5853]

I feel like a matte clear would just look killer on that! I still think this bike looks sweet as is though 🤙🏻

[@tosunka876]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE OUTCOME!!!

[@marapicco7258]

Love this! I have a cb900c rat (not brat) cafe racer! So glad to see you working on them! I've been wanting mine to have more rust as well so thanks for putting your vid up!

[@wesb5553]

The gas tank looks sweet, I love the rusted look.

[@NobleSpeedmotoworks]

You may already know about it but try the 2k clear coat. It’s a 2 part clear spray paint. It works bad ass and is gas resistant and all that good stuff. You might have to wet sand and polish but it’s worth it.

[@fletcherbarnes8164]

I figured out a good way to oxidize, thanks for the inspiration

[@svan724]

I think a matte clear coat would look sooo much better. I think you should use a scottch brite pad and redull it, then matte clear it.👍

[@jquiznos2283]

I like the "zero fucks given" look as well. I mean, it's meant to be ridden. It's alright to put some TLC into it, but function over form. And the fact that the look is just that, is what makes it awesome. I'm working on my 550F right now, and you've been inspiring. Thanks broh!

[@sebastianvonfreymann2930]

Bike looks awesome! I like the amount of rust now but a matt clear coat would have maybe worked better like you said yourself. Still I love the badass rat look of it. I´m going for a similar style with my 1983 Suzuki GR 650. Good job bro!

[@cristelaramirez1352]

Gas tank looks dripping wet. Really wicked look. Good simple job. Great mistake!

[@thepassingaccidents]

Man, great video... and the tank looks stellar! Lovin' that subtle graphic on the sides.

[@stephendavis8251]

Love this idea and look

[@AP-zn6hk]

came out looking nice didn't really think by just spray clear over czero was going to pop but it did 🏍🤘👍

[@CZeroMedia]

yeah i didnt think so either. gloss paint helped i beleive

[@BlackRRRhino]

That tank looks pretty bad ass, especially the right side with the cracked lettering! Not sure that a matte coating would be better, that would've been my choice but it's a matter of taste.

[@rogerwilliams4742]

Looks awesome brother!

[@usaamahmemon7349]

i love the look of the gas tank!

[@paolalittle_evil_bat6062]

Hey there! I love the tank! What exactly do you use to "definitely stop" the corrosion? Do you clean it with only alcohol or something more? Looking forward to your answer =) Cheers, Paola

[@emmanuelselamolela7050]

You can use leak sealer. Or TFC sealer

[@matthewstein9257]

Awesome job man. Killer!!!

[@DevilsDiscretionAdvised]

Why not do it a 4th time and use a clear coat that doesn’t have so much gloss , looks great but he’s right it just doesn’t go with the rest of the bike but other than that looks awesome. That czero badge looks so perfect laid in there too . Great job all around

[@izaaz_h]

CZero fucks given I like that, tank looks awesome too

[@CZeroMedia]

haha yehhhhhhhh

[@jimboucher7153]

Very nice job!

[@danbailey2012]

What clear coat did you use? I have a totally bare metal machine polished tank. Tried the 2kmax high gloss and it lost so much shine, which i thought the opposite would happen..? Maybe I'll just let it patina a bit and call it good just wondering what clear coatvyoud recommend?

[@NiSE_Rafter]

LOVE how this looks, I was actually expecting it to look like this the first time so nice job!

[@LgWilly744]

love all the different build videos you upload, really excited for the v8 rx7.

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

"CZero fucks given"...YES!! Lol I fucking love it. RATROD TIL I DIE!! 'IN RUST WE TRUST'!!

[@YouMotorcycle]

Awesome improvement. Nice. Any tips on the clearcoat spray? That part was kinda glossed over. No pun intended.

[@yuhungyang5990]

I have a little question, would the tank get rusted through ? I mean you spray the clear coating, but does the rust between the coating and the tank keep rusting?

[@bellamyc7895]

2:30........safety first, always keep safety glass beside you when you work.

[@Jeffball610]

I'm sure someone else has commented that you can rough up the clear gloss with a scotch brite pad, or the like, to take the shine off.

[@kaeking86]

Sand it with 600 and it will look proper man... Great job

[@trojan304]

Looks Awesome bro!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Good on you!

[@barfface7808]

Wubba lubba dub dub !

[@dmasterson12]

looks nice, Brat-Rod style

[@M.asa.]

love this look

[@NickCornaglia]

Looks great!

[@87ricer]

Bad ass I love your style awesome

[@Urbanofeeling]

Hello. Great job!! Does the clear coat stop the rust process? If not, how do I stop the process once I find the desire result?It looks like my tank is still bringing more rust...

[@oilfieldtrucker4868]

It does have that ruff rook

[@iriel2]

Hey man! I love you work!!!! Amazing really. i hope my custom bike will be as amazing as yours. Can I ask a question? I wanto to buy the sticker that you got on the motor, the japanese "VRRRRRRR". Can i ask you where did you buy it?

[@mattortiz2117]

So you poured the beer on it and left it outside for how long? How many beers did you use? Love the way it came out

[@ChadillacV]

Looks awesome

[@BillyRillkratz]

the lettering idea worked out kool

[@pcbreezejp]

Beautiful

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

i like the rusty look. more vintage

[@sumankhansanatani]

Gas tank is looking good but how to make it matte finish?? Cause matte rusty colour looking more real than glossy

[@JellyForSale]

Love this thing dude!!!

[@TheThirdWheel618]

It looks ok glossy due to the tank bieng so small full cars don't look good rusty patina with a glossy clear your right you enjoy it more if it is a rider /driver and use it for that purpose when this rust / patina thing became poular that was it for me save $$$ looks good

[@Jiquxa]

Looking really great!

[@kakashi99908]

You should do a video on how to make a car from scratch like mining for metal designing the car parts, killing cows for leather etc. That would be cool.

[@jayengelhard6816]

Duck r u serious

[@scottdearmond2692]

Very Nice !!

[@bazoomking]

Hey czero, love your channel

[@CZeroMedia]

thanks man!! i love you ;)

[@coneill1980]

Tone down the gloss sheen by lightly rubbing the tank with a scotch pad

[@vytas5584]

Anything left in the wall of the tank after all this?

[@beaupatterson1527]

Ok so I did basically the same thing to my tank. Ik you used a tank dealer but do I need it?

[@Niamhcotts]

looks great buddy.....

[@soulgivesoul07]

cool idea for your tank!

[@JoeDauen]

What do you recommend to seal a bare metal tank, just a clear coat?

[@bt147258]

looks awesome dude..

[@tarlostrider367]

3.55 What do you use, spray on the sticker.

[@terrillcooke338]

Love it bro!!!

[@tomezhao]

how did you get all those different license plates? The ones hanging on the wall

[@AMAINE207]

"The reason why I rusted my gas tank and went for that rough look with my cafe racer intentionally, is to show people that I don't really care about the way my bike looks" That's a pretty perfect example of an oxymoronic phrase. I'd just stick with "I like the way it looks" :)

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

bike looking good!

[@jujumars3022]

Hey! Thx for sharing your tips! You did a great job, your channel is amazing! From what bike this gas tank comes? Thank you a lot!

[@saraknorn9515]

I LIKE YOUR MOTO

[@jessewarmke7408]

How does is look now?

[@viniciuspedro1058]

nice mindset !

[@Buspilot3]

Did you only use beer?

[@wazzzze]

hey, nice bike! where'd you get the hungarian plate on your wall from?

[@DrShift-fp7hx]

Hey guys. I really searched hard and I didn't find any informations. Is it possible to put a CB550 gastank on a Suzuki gs 550? Or the Yamaha sr550 gastank to the Suzuki gs550? Thanks in advance

[@JSBHP2017]

What happened with the Rotary FD? Already six months ago, that you´ve uploaded a video.

[@deadguppy888]

i just realized we have the same computer chair lol but still need the front shocks swapped with the triumph lol

[@CZeroMedia]

lmao its u. ikea ftw!

[@deadguppy888]

CZeroMedia haha yeah the tank looked great gives me ideas 🤔🤔🤔

[@wesb5553]

Notification squad, let's do this!!!

[@porudoryu]

Does Mad Max care if his vehicles are all rusty? Nope. As long as the engine is roaring and in mint condition. Then there is no need to make it all shiny and chrome.

[@Turbochargedtwelve]

Logo came out great, but oh man, the gloss is so wrong! You might be able to just put a layer of matte clear on top to change it up. Otherwise maybe must some paint thinner on it and give a little rub

[@Turbochargedtwelve]

*mist* the paint thinner

[@calebbair3882]

I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MrBarrytommy]

This rusty Patina thing takes a bit of getting use to but I think like it - well done anyways

[@christined3953]

gas fumes and electric sander ?

[@cruisin4401966]

Do you want ants? Because that's how you get ants.

[@TriniRogue]

jesus i got in early AF, awesome video as always ( havent watched yet, but i know ) p.s holy shit the tank looks amazing imo man awesome. ps.ps shouldnt this be build part 72??

[@CZeroMedia]

lol yes, it should i lost track 70 episodes ago lol

[@TriniRogue]

lmao all good man

[@NielsMF]

Just sand it a little bit to get the gloss off

[@jamesisshin2845]

any updates on rx7 v8?

[@redneckforlife887a7]

@9:12 WHAT is ''two city coats''?

[@blackcrowngaming1564]

Nice Rx7 tho

[@Jaydee254]

Nooo when are you gonna de nose it the evo 8 bumper!!!???

[@CZeroMedia]

damn yo, teasing the other viewers ;)

[@boldkojak2734]

Where is your motorcycle videos. I only watch motorcycle videos⁉️. Ok i will subscribe to your channel and watch your other videos … i learned from your video to use semi gloss paint

[@94kenDOLL]

I actually thought your tank was covered in leather

[@cn-vm6wx]

German license plate 👍

[@hampusbjorkenstam3233]

isn't this part 72? :)

[@CZeroMedia]

sorry i cant count lol

[@7doisvideo490]

Fucking awesome

[@chris12oman]

Fuck the haters, looks good in a bad way.

[@leongayadeen7946]

Yooo

[@85thunderstruck]

Lol ... "C-ZELLO"

[@Dabagel100]

:-)

[@ThePrevosto]

Nice job!