My Coolant Tank Cleaning
12-12-2005, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gregeast
.......Then I had an inspiration, whadya all think?
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Open the garage door before you get any more inspirations.
12-13-2005, 12:08 AM
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I've been keeping an eye out for a used, whiter tank on Ebay, I think I'll continue my search and in the mean time I'll probably have to give this a shot, just for giggles.
I've got some high temp red & black spray paint left over from painting the cam assembly and a few other parts. I'm planning on thoroughly cleaning the top of the tank with some paint prep that I have, masking it off and just spraying on the stripes. The prancing pony will be a bit more of a challenge, I'll either create a stencil or mask it off and cut out the outline w/an Exacto knife.
I'll post some pics when I'm done, it'll be good for a laugh if nothing else.
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I've got some high temp red & black spray paint left over from painting the cam assembly and a few other parts. I'm planning on thoroughly cleaning the top of the tank with some paint prep that I have, masking it off and just spraying on the stripes. The prancing pony will be a bit more of a challenge, I'll either create a stencil or mask it off and cut out the outline w/an Exacto knife.
I'll post some pics when I'm done, it'll be good for a laugh if nothing else.
Greg
12-13-2005, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by gregeast
Ok, I need a ruling. This thread got me to try and clean my coolant tank, which I did but with only limited success. Better, but still pretty yellowed. Then I saw Testa's PS creations, which I thought were inspired.
I just can't bring myself to spend $140 for a new tank when the one that's in there works fine, so I was out staring at it in the garage. Then I had an inspiration, whadya all think?
Greg
I just can't bring myself to spend $140 for a new tank when the one that's in there works fine, so I was out staring at it in the garage. Then I had an inspiration, whadya all think?
Greg
12-13-2005, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by wizkid918
$140? they are only $75
Having said that, if you know where I can find one for a 951 for $75, please point me in the right direction.
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12-13-2005, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by gregeast
Ok, I need a ruling. This thread got me to try and clean my coolant tank, which I did but with only limited success. Better, but still pretty yellowed. Then I saw Testa's PS creations, which I thought were inspired.
I just can't bring myself to spend $140 for a new tank when the one that's in there works fine, so I was out staring at it in the garage. Then I had an inspiration, whadya all think?
Greg
I just can't bring myself to spend $140 for a new tank when the one that's in there works fine, so I was out staring at it in the garage. Then I had an inspiration, whadya all think?
Greg
Post that shot without your stencil and I will PS it for you then you might have a better idea.
12-13-2005, 04:38 PM
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35th: That would be great, PM sent.
Testa: Here's a more head on view of the coolant tank w/o the stencil, can't wait to see the results!
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Testa: Here's a more head on view of the coolant tank w/o the stencil, can't wait to see the results!
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12-14-2005, 11:22 AM
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Based on your carboard rendering. This is what it would look like.
Now whoever produces this will have to get a lot more accurate readings and measurements off the tank. White represents where there would be no vinyl and tank would show through.
Now whoever produces this will have to get a lot more accurate readings and measurements off the tank. White represents where there would be no vinyl and tank would show through.