[Crimson Guard]

Well, if after yesterday's near crash wasn't enough, today I accident chipped my gas tank when my watch's wrist band snapped while I was putting on my back pack. Dinged the tank.

So, how much do you think this will cost to fix? Would they need to take off the tank to paint? I could do touch up paint but that usually just make it more noticeable.

[P@rick]

You've taken the paint right off and left a divot. Proper way to fix it would be to sand the area down then a slight bit of build then smooth out again then re-paint. A pro could do it fairly quickly due to experience. One of them mobile rock chip fixers could probably take care of it for you if you have one in the area.

[Thundering Duc]

Wouldn't have happened if you were wearing a Breitling!











Lol

[doorsdude]

i'm going through a similar process myself. i bought the primer, color and clear coat touch up pens from colorrite. i also got some rubbing compound and fine sand paper from a local auto parts center. do a google search on how to repair scratched paint work and you are good to go.

the paint cost me about $50 to $60 shipped and the other stuff another $20 or so. i'm not done with the project so i can't tell you how it came out, but so far it looks fairly straight forward to do and the color matches pretty good.

http://www.colorrite.com/

[Hawkeye]

Unless you're a craftsman, DIY is fine for Hyosungs and Vespas. Otherwise, pony up the cash and send the tank to a pro painter. That's the only assurance you'll get of a proper repair job. Look at it another way, it'll pay for itself when it comes to re-sale or trade-in time (slap-on repair jobs will hurt your resale value).

[duckilover]

It's a blow-in. P@rick got it right.

Sand down with fine paper, the entire tank. Blow in with a bit of primer,then the colours, two stages I'd guess, then clear the whole thing. If the painter mists on the primer you're fine, but he'll probably not put primer on...which sucks. So make him do that, mist a bit over the metal that will end up coming up while he's sanding

Not a big job.

Originally Posted by Crimson Guard

Well, if after yesterday's near crash wasn't enough, today I accident chipped my gas tank when my watch's wrist band snapped while I was putting on my back pack. Dinged the tank.

So, how much do you think this will cost to fix? Would they need to take off the tank to paint? I could do touch up paint but that usually just make it more noticeable.

[Crimson Guard]

I'll have a professional do it but I didn't realize they'd have to sand the entire tank. I guess it's the only way to guarantee the thickness of the paint is even. Thanks for your responses.

[duckilover]

Only the clear needs to be redone totally, i.e. a layer encapsulating the entire thing. The rest is just the affected area, which will actually be rather larger by the time he's done feathering it, maybe a few inches in total, the feathered edges. Clearing the entire thing ensures a professional, sealed and attractive job.

Originally Posted by Crimson Guard

I'll have a professional do it but I didn't realize they'd have to sand the entire tank. I guess it's the only way to guarantee the thickness of the paint is even. Thanks for your responses.