KX Riders
General => In General... => Topic started by: USMC 500 on November 08, 2013, 02:39:50 PM
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I wanna hear what everyone has to say about this one......The translucent IMS tank I have has gone a yellowish color over the years and before I start experimenting I would like to hear if anyone has had any positive or negative experiences with getting these tanks back to its original color........ :|
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Ims says to use kitchen cleaner. Forget which. Its on their site I think it was "SOFT SCRUB WITH BLEACH". But not sure.
Magic erasers have worked for small spots on mine
But moonshine foreshots work wonders
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Ims says to use kitchen cleaner. Forget which. Its on their site I think it was "SOFT SCRUB WITH BLEACH". But not sure.
Magic erasers have worked for small spots on mine
But moonshine foreshots work wonders
I would tink that the bleach part of the cleaner is key.
Before and after pics would be cool. :mrgreen:
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I was wondering about something along these lines myself. I have a like new translucent tank & I know its going to dye & age. I'd like to dye it purple or preferably green from the inside before I start using it in hopes it wont look as crusty as translucent tanks tend to do. I've thought of just getting a cheap mix oil & solvent, filling the tank & letting it sit for the next 6 months while I build the bike. Anybody have a better idea?
Sorry for the hijack just seems it could go hand in hand with restoring a translucent tank
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I was wondering about something along these lines myself. I have a like new translucent tank & I know its going to dye & age. I'd like to dye it purple or preferably green from the inside before I start using it in hopes it wont look as crusty as translucent tanks tend to do. I've thought of just getting a cheap mix oil & solvent, filling the tank & letting it sit for the next 6 months while I build the bike. Anybody have a better idea?
Sorry for the hijack just seems it could go hand in hand with restoring a translucent tank
No worries on the hijack......lets talk about all experienced/experiments both proved and failed on fuel tanks.... :wink:
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in the RC car world we use Rit clothing dye 2 color plastic parts any color we wish
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in the RC car world we use Rit clothing dye 2 color plastic parts any color we wish
Is it fool/fuel proof? As long as it doesnt leave me with green crotch that sounds alot easier & cheaper :mrgreen: Should be easy to touch up as well
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I've read of using Rit dye to color the tank. You need a big enough container I believe to submersed the whole tank. YouTube it.
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Kick Ass 8-) Thanks guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6yYHnVcAJA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxQvNeuGl4
I'd still want a bit of translucency so a light green wash should do what I want, gonna be a big container for a 6.6 gal tank :-P
some pointers
http://www.e-lacrosse.com/stech9.html
http://www.steinlaufandstoller.com/fabric%20dye%20custom%20colors.htm
recipe:
1 packet Yellow
1/2 packet Kelly Green
1.5 pots of water
2 table spoons vinegar
1/2 cup of salt
6 mins submerged
Green is the hardest color to do & I'm not finding actual pics except
http://forums.insidelacrosse.com/showthread.php?122448-How-to-get-Neon-Green-Dyes!-Finally!
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48376
Bad Azz color http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48376
http://www.ritdye.com/store/neon-green-pro-group
http://www.ritdye.com/colorit_color_formula_guide #578? Might not hurt to practice on a cheapie rc car tank first
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I'd still want a bit of translucency so a light green wash should do what I want, gonna be a big container for a 6.6 gal tank :-P
6.6???? Hav we seen this??? What is it on???
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Will be on my 87 K5 off of a yammy wr
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Will be on my 87 K5 off of a yammy wr
Sweet!!! Pictures? Did you post a how to?
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It'll be like that rmx250 with the 4gal ktm tank I sent you a link to, Where I grafted / riveted the 2 seat pans together to mate them & then just weld on the tabs for the tan mounts . I havent got to it yet still collecting parts :cry: