Author Topic: To leave my tank plain - or to scallop ? That is the question............... (Read 3686 times)

ProTeal55 · « **on:** March 21, 2006, 04:16:52 PM »

As the topic says , I am up in the air on what to do with my new tank...

I sprayed it in the "Suede" style, and am happy with how it turned out. I was bored the other night,
and real quick like did some scallops with some pinstripping tape I had left over. Just something quick to get an
idea of how a proper job might look..

I am kinda liking the idea of having the tank with maybe some orange or green scallops, to break up the
black on the bike. Either just a outline , or actually have the whole scallop a solid color...

Anyone have an opinion

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2006, 04:43:58 PM »

I thought you meant knee scallops.

cbjunkie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2006, 04:47:30 PM »

do you mean knee indents??? i thought you'd given up on that idea!

here's mine right now...well, that is, a few weeks ago - it has a lot more primer on it now which has covered over the bondo bleeds - i'll hit it with some sealer and then i'm going for the suede look! you said duplicolor right?

i'm into the fiberglass seat base right now - getting a mock-up and a mold to form it over - gotta hurry, it's getting warmer!

cbjunkie · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2006, 04:49:42 PM »

once more - from the top...

Objectionableone · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:08:41 PM »

Plain. Black is beautiful.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:14:53 PM »

I prefer the clean look myself, but be advised, my wife says all my taste is in my mouth.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:15:41 PM »

What year tank is that anyway?

cbjunkie · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2006, 05:36:25 PM »

bill440cars · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2006, 06:56:32 PM »

1st off, I don't know what happened but, I posted a reply right after CBj. Anyway, here goes again.

ProTeal,

Personally, I like the design you laid out with the tape. As far as whether to fill in the
scallops or not, I just don't know what to tell you about that. I like them both ways. I feel like it
all depends on the bike design, the color of the tank and all. I wish I had more to offer.

CBj, I really like the way your bike your bike is turning out real well also. I really like that gas tank!

I think it's really something that several people can be building bikes and they all are
different but, at the same time, they are all something to behold. I hope to use ideas from
several of them, when I build my bikes ( you guys don't mind). The only feature I'm afraid to try
is the Paulages gas tank knee inserts. I'd probably ruin several of them and never get it right.

I feel like I've been here before, wait I have (you guys just never saw it I guess). Later on, Bill

KCs76Cafe · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2006, 07:53:05 PM »

I'd say plain.........but if it was me I think maybe some silver ghost flames or scallops would look good....on that color paint.

CBJ.....that tank is looking good. I might try and find an old tank to beat around on and see if I can do something similar.

needswork · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2006, 09:10:44 PM »

Proteal, I think a solid constrasting colour would be very cool. But it's your bike man. Whatever you do, you're the only one it's got to satisfy.

CBjunkie, that is an awesome tank.

Japbikemike · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2006, 09:54:37 PM »

No flames, just Yellow/Black checks, saw it on an airport truck in St. Martens, trying to find something worthy of the pattern. Be BOLD.

bill440cars · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2006, 06:08:34 AM »

Well, how about it there ProTeal, are you still debating on which way to go with the tank?
I personally think what you did, the night you were bored, might have been an indication of
what you should do. You laid out a nice pattern on that tank. I gotta tell you, your bike is one
to watch also. I've been following Paulages, like you and others including yours and would like to
see more photos. You see, I'm still gathering ideas from the bikes you guys are building and
trying to merge them with mine. I probably won't get a good start on mine until summer. I've
got too many things going and something called "Honey Do" projects. I should be able to
whittle them down so that I can start on My project. Keep up the good work and with the
style of bike you're going after, I feel the scallops would fit right in. Enough said, as it has been
by needswork, it is your bike and we can only make suggestions. Later on, Bill

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2006, 06:32:49 AM »

Quote from: cbjunkie on March 21, 2006, 04:47:30 PM

i'll hit it with some sealer and then i'm going for the suede look! you said duplicolor right?

Duplicolor low-gloss engine enamel is the trick...Do lots of light coats- let dry completely - do a light sanding - then repeat...I used two cans of the stuff

Quote from: cbjunkie on March 21, 2006, 04:47:30 PM

do you mean knee indents??? i thought you'd given up on that idea!

I would love some knee inserts, but I can't destroy this tank, it is too nice.
And with the term "destroy" , I mean my first attempt at banging in knee inserts...

Quote from: bill440cars on March 22, 2006, 06:08:34 AM

I gotta tell you, your bike is one
to watch also. I've been following Paulages, like you and others including yours and would like to
see more photos.

I plan to do some more small things to my scoot this weekend - such as pull the gauges off , drill some more speed holes, etc.. I am trying to keep my new gallery updated with whatever pics I can as they are taken. Once my front-end get on the bike (looks badass) I will post some pics of that as well...

bill440cars · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2006, 06:49:54 AM »

CBjunkie and Paulages,

You guys really have a knack when it comes to pounding in those knee inserts.
I wish more of us did. Those gas tanks are really a piece of work and yet both are different
from each other. Like ProTeal, I really like the look but, not convinced that I could carry it
out. Later on, Bill

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2006, 06:56:45 AM »

Leave it plain. There are enough bikes with flames out there.

Raul

ditchen · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2006, 07:57:10 AM »

^^^^
What Raul said

martini · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2006, 08:21:05 AM »

Teal - I really like the plain clean look - for my money its a more classic timeless look. The scallops look great but I wonder if you will still like them in 5 years?

Junkie - bike is looking sweet - if I send you a tank will you pound it for me? Just kidding.

Can't wait to see the finished product from both of you.

cbjunkie · « **Reply #18 on:** March 22, 2006, 09:28:29 AM »

lots of light coats - i probably have 8 or so of just the primer so far - it's the sandable sort and i'm not really in too much of a hurry as i want it to come out right - i'll definitely be doing that duplicolor suede look - that is tough...

thanks for the compliments, guys - i would gladly refine my technique on your tank martini - though i'm fairly happy with the way the front edge came out, i'm not so happy with the extra weight the bondo added...but it's not like huge pounds or anything, just in retrospect i would have tried to find some of that lightweight material that was discussed last week had i known about it...

started sanding down the sidecovers last week - left side was easy, but the PO of the right side (an e-Bay find) had freakin' DIPPED the damn thing in gloss black paint! i literally chipped paint off around the oil filler neck portion of the cover - with a chisel!

and still more handsanding to go - it's the only way

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2006, 09:36:58 AM »

Quote from: cbjunkie on March 22, 2006, 09:28:29 AM

lots of light coats - i probably have 8 or so of just the primer so far - it's the sandable sort and i'm not really in too much of a hurry as i want it to come out right - i'll definitely be doing that duplicolor suede look - that is tough...

Ya, just take your time and your tank will come out kick-ass..
I am actually thinking about stripping mine and re-doing it. There are a few spots that
I am not happy with.

So it looks like the general population agrees with me to keep the tank plain...

comcrx · « **Reply #20 on:** March 22, 2006, 01:04:53 PM »

I painted my tank a flat 'suede' black last weekend. I love the way it looks, simple.

what are speed holes?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:31:36 PM »

Quote from: comcrx on March 22, 2006, 01:04:53 PM

what are speed holes?

"Speed Holes" is a term coined by Mr. Homer Simpson

On a episode the used car dealer said that the holes in the hood of the car Homer was looking to buy were for "speed" , when actually they were from rust. It was just funny becasue the dealer was trying to cover the fact that the car ws a piece-o-crap...

I am drilling holes in everything I can on the bike, being careful not to reduce the strength of
any critical parts. I like the look of it (industrial), plus it takes weight outta the bike. So far I have drilled the kick starter, shifter pedal, brake pedal, etc..
As you know --> Less weight = Faster Bike

cbjunkie · « **Reply #22 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:34:11 PM »

CAREFUL PT!!!

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #23 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:36:57 PM »

Looks like one FAST piece of cheese there.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 22, 2006, 02:37:11 PM »

Is it sad that you took the time to find that pic, save it, and then post it CBJ ?

That cheese reminds me of the tiny rust-pinholes on that one tank of yours...

Damn...............

All in good fun of course buddy............

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