Options for covering the fuel tanks

[slangley]

I checked the previous threads and couldn't find an answer to my question so forgive me if it's been addressed.

I know there's been discussions on rubberized paint, etc. Has anyone considered powder coat or something simular.

What is the heat tolerance of the foam inside the tanks?

-sml-

[steve_D]

I have covered mine with the heat shield material (ali foil on glass matt) on the angled top and engine bay face. The remainder is sprayed with black stone chip paint.
I was concerned at how difficult it would be to try and keep the ali clean and polished with all the oil cooler bits etc. restricting access.
Steve

[gtr-tt]

slangley said:

I checked the previous threads and couldn't find an answer to my question so forgive me if it's been addressed. I know there's been discussions on rubberized paint, etc. Has anyone considered powder coat or something simular. What is the heat tolerance of the foam inside the tanks? -sml-

I have powder coated my tanks, no problem with the foam.

[slangley]

gtr-tt said:

I have powder coated my tanks, no problem with the foam.

What color did you powder coat?

[Steve_D]

slangley said:

What color did you powder coat?

Wants everything this boy.
Choose your own dam colour.
Steve

[gtr-tt]

slangley said:

gtr-tt said: I have powder coated my tanks, no problem with the foam. What color did you powder coat?

Silk black.





>> Edited by gtr-tt on Wednesday 18th February 13:17

[mkoch1]

I covered mine in that stuff they put in truck beds.


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mark

[k wright]

Semi gloss black paint. Make sure you scuff the surface up and spray a primer on first. On the side facing the motor I applied the same reflective heat shield used above the mufflers (from ThermoTec in USA).

Stunning red car pictured earlier in this thread. Is there a site that we can post pictures to?

ken