Yes, you can, but the paint will take a beating from rocks and such. Powdercoat is a much better option.
I powdered my whole front end.
Ditto on the powdercoat. Additionally, painting aluminum involves a lot pf preparation, and the right combination of primer and paint; the wrong choices will leave you wishing you'd never had such a stupid idea.
Quote from: hipshot on July 15, 2009, 06:56:47 PMDitto on the powdercoat. Additionally, painting aluminum involves a lot pf preparation, and the right combination of primer and paint; the wrong choices will leave you wishing you'd never had such a stupid idea.I'd, personally, buy a new tank. JMHO.
Quote from: POGOGOLF on July 16, 2009, 04:04:24 AMQuote from: hipshot on July 15, 2009, 06:56:47 PMDitto on the powdercoat. Additionally, painting aluminum involves a lot pf preparation, and the right combination of primer and paint; the wrong choices will leave you wishing you'd never had such a stupid idea.I'd, personally, buy a new tank. JMHO.+1 Patching a patch???
The tanks gave me sticker shock.I actually thought about the patching a patch thing. But, I figured I could remove that patch, because it is only the bondo. Then I could actually repair the holes. And then do the paint. I have a great friend that is a welder and he would do the work for me. I think we can take care of the holes.I am still debating that part. I have about a month to make up my mind about the tank. Maybe I should just buy a new bike. Some of the X's on the for sale board are awesome.