It's likely worn off paint from newer fuel. I'll probably try some (very) light wet-sanding and see what happens. Thanks!Are you sure that's stain and not worn off paint? Modern ethanol fuel is extremely caustic on painted surfaces and I kinda doubt that the clear coat from that original paint job is ethanol safe.
I would try wet sanding it and see if that helps.
I've heard from others that Maguiars works pretty decent, thanks for the tip!I've lessened fuel stains using Maguilars (sp) paint restoring compound. It wont be a huge improvement, but better than nothing.
Awesome, thanks. The reviews on that product are really good, so I ordered some. I'm just not sure how deep that damage goes past the clear coat of the tank...I've had pretty good luck with Meguiar's Scratch X, but if that stain goes all the way through, there's not much you can do.
Even better, once you get it as clean as you can, is a two-part urethane clear coat. Assuming it is compatible with the paint, that is (probably not). It is available in a special rattle can, which mixes the two parts; then you throw away what you don't use, as it sets up in the can.Good luck with it - hopefully it's just surface staining. The best protection for gas spills on your tank is a coat or two of a high-quality carnauba wax.
SprayMAX 2K is the 2-part rattle can clear, read up on it and if you do use it get a good respirator from an auto body supply shop, its nasty stuff but works great against fuel and lasts.Even better, once you get it as clean as you can, is a two-part urethane clear coat. Assuming it is compatible with the paint, that is (probably not). It is available in a special rattle can, which mixes the two parts; then you throw away what you don't use, as it sets up in the can.
Exactly - when I repainted my 450, the modern primer turned the original paint to alligator hide, and I had to strip it bare. Same may be true of the SprayMAX (I didn't recall the name before). You can try a spot on the tank tunnel, to see if the paint there reacts. The stuff is not cheap, so you'd be out more than a few $ if it fails.Just my opinion, but trying to rattle can clear coat over nice factory paint is risking ruining it. Personally, I wouldn't attempt it.
OWWW, that sucks. At least your misfortune let others know what not to do. Thank you very much for sharing.Better yet... View attachment 221409 View attachment 221417