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DaveN:
Hurrah! Finally got the tank finished with decals and lacquer and fitted to the bike this afternoon Filled up with petrol and...BUGGER!
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I used acrylic paint and lacquer - is this a known problem and if so, what type of lacquer is petrol proof?
All advice/tales of similar woe welcome :-)

sye:
It needs to be 2k lacquer and be allowed to dry for at least 2 weeks before allowing petrol anywhere near it.
The stuff we buy from the likes of Halfrauds is not suitable.
You can but 2k in an aerosol if you do a search.

DaveN:
Thanks Sye, that nips my plan of re-spraying with Halfords 'Petrol Resistant Lacquer' in the bud then.

I've never used 2K paint/lacquer - is one dependent on the other? The tank is in acrylic 1K.

sye:
Don't know the answer to that question but a quick search says you can. I'm sure someone on here knows for sure.
There are paint specialists who will supply you with 2k in a can. Search for one and ask them, they will know.
It's not cheap at around £20 a 400ml can, so be sure.

DaveN:
Hmmm, I guess only leaving the lacquer for 48 hours (as per the instructions) didn't help either then. Ah well, we learn from our mistakes.

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