Stripping rattle can paint off the fuel tank

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Stripping rattle can paint off the fuel tank

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After a prolonged lay-up I'm getting my Raptor back into action! :D

Got the tank off to do the fuel filter and check the pump, and while it's off I want to sort the paint out on the outside.
The numpty I bought it off rattle canned it matt black and it's crazed and flaking off so need to strip it all off to repaint.
Is it safe to use a paint stripper on the tank or is it all down to sanding it off?

Then I'll be needing paint - got a spray gun and did all my old race fairings so might give it a go - unless there's a recommendation for the reasonable pro to do the job?

TIA.

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I reckon you will need to sand it all off. As for painting it yourself I don't see why not. I've always painted bikes in the past but this time I had it painted at the same place that powder coated my wheels.
As for recommendations for a paint shop I could probably find out somewhere local to you as my mate stays down that way.
The other option you've got is to buy another tank.
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Been looking out for another tank for a while but thin pickings.

Anybody know what the tank is made of? And any special paint needed?
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I wouldnt use any stripper on the tank, its a strange plastic and may not react well.

I would sand it back to as smooth as you want it, use a good quality filler/undercoat to give a good solid base and then paint with your sprayer!

If you have done plastics before it should be just more of the same. If you want a very shiny finish then lots of coats of laquer/light sand/ more laquer to build up the gloss
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