Deep Chip in Fuel tank

[Rookasaki]

So it's been a few days since my 800 mile motorcycle/Motogp trip. I was out washing my bike and noticed a chip in my paint on the fuel tank. (Now I know what that "ping" sound was...FML) The chips not to big but it's all the way down to the metal... there are few other light chips etc...(not to the metal) What are my opitons?

I was thinking about contacting yamaha and getting the color code (or whatever it is) and taking the 6R to a paint shop. I'm hoping they can just fill in the chip's and buff/clear coat the tank back to normal... Not sure if they would have to fully repaint the tank or not! Again, it's not to big but down to the metal.. I'm very picky about my 6R and enjoy her being chip/damage free.. This is really bugging the hell out of me. Suggestions/comments are welcome... Thanks

 

[CrazyCawi]

usually they will have to sand it smooth for a general area, spray it and then clear it...the bummer is the age of the black will show(factory date of painting versus fresh paint) but depends on the size area the paint shop feels they need to sand down to get a even paint job. So your best off doing the whole tank if its a larger area. sorry to hear this bro!!!

 

[Rookasaki]

usually they will have to sand it smooth for a general area, spray it and then clear it...the bummer is the age of the black will show(factory date of painting versus fresh paint) but depends on the size area the paint shop feels they need to sand down to get a even paint job. So your best off doing the whole tank if its a larger area. sorry to hear this bro!!!

Thanks brother - It is what it is.... Wear & Tear I guess... My Paint still looks brand new. I always keep my bike in the garage out of the sun. I'm hoping the paint shop feels the same.... Heck, even if I knew the rock was going to hit, I still would of taken the trip, it was a blast

 

[dart1963]

paint shop can get the code, that's what they did with my fairing....

just get a quote for you bringing the tank in to them, can't be that much, my fairing was $290ish... only had it done because someone else caused the damage and paid for it.... otherwise, I'd of just used a touch-up paint pen and been done with it.

pics?

 

[Detrich]

yes, it totally sucks ass... but, you're life will be a LOT easier if you just touch it up and let it be. there are certainly going to be more chips and scratches to come. and, pulling your hair out over these little cosmetic blemishes is, well, futile... at least that's what i've learned over the years...

that said, i'm here to help.

there are 2 resources u can use for quality, color-matched touch-up paint.

Option 1: Color Rite (use the wizard)
Paint Search :: Color Results - ColorRite

Note: you will also need to select a clear coat to go with it- tho, in my own experience applying clear coat in the touch-up process is a bitch. it always dries funky and ends up looking uneven- when it's "supposed" to look shiny. go figure.


Option 2: Dr. Color Chip (select custom)
Select product. - Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems

i actually have both kits, and the color matching is pretty good. Color Rite won't dispense jars to some states due to new emissions BS. but, Dr. Color Chip will, which is why i bought the pen from Color Rite and the jar from Dr...

hope this helps...

PS for most chips, i find it easier to do it a couple times. mask the chip area with masking tape, then use the pen or brush and go evenly over the chip. let it sit for a few then peel off the tape carefully. yes, it won't be perfect the first time, so do it again a few times over the course of a few days to try to cover up as much as u can.

once the touchup paint is more or less "level" with the chip, (remember paint shrinks when it dries) then u can consider repeating the process for the clear coat. but, like i said, honestly, i usually forgo the clear coat. yes, the area will look slightly dull. but, i find that applying the clear coat is so frustrating that it's easier to just live without it.

give it a spin and see how it goes.

 

[Rookasaki]

yes, it totally sucks ass... but, you're life will be a LOT easier if you just touch it up and let it be. there are certainly going to be more chips and scratches to come. and, pulling your hair out over these little cosmetic blemishes is, well, futile... at least that's what i've learned over the years...

that said, i'm here to help.

there are 2 resources u can use for quality, color-matched touch-up paint.

Option 1: Color Rite (use the wizard)
Paint Search :: Color Results - ColorRite

Note: you will also need to select a clear coat to go with it- tho, in my own experience applying clear coat in the touch-up process is a bitch. it always dries funky and ends up looking uneven- when it's "supposed" to look shiny. go figure.


Option 2: Dr. Color Chip (select custom)
Select product. - Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems

i actually have both kits, and the color matching is pretty good. Color Rite won't dispense jars to some states due to new emissions BS. but, Dr. Color Chip will, which is why i bought the pen from Color Rite and the jar from Dr...

hope this helps...

PS for most chips, i find it easier to do it a couple times. mask the chip area with masking tape, then use the pen or brush and go evenly over the chip. let it sit for a few then peel off the tape carefully. yes, it won't be perfect the first time, so do it again a few times over the course of a few days to try to cover up as much as u can.

once the touchup paint is more or less "level" with the chip, (remember paint shrinks when it dries) then u can consider repeating the process for the clear coat. but, like i said, honestly, i usually forgo the clear coat. yes, the area will look slightly dull. but, i find that applying the clear coat is so frustrating that it's easier to just live without it.

give it a spin and see how it goes.

Thanks a million :thumbup: I'll give it a try. And I will try posting pics after work... I agree it's futile... but damn it! stupid rock!

 

[madmike]

Option 1: Color Rite (use the wizard)
Paint Search :: Color Results - ColorRite

In your experience how closely do these match OEM usually? Are they more just for touch-up and repairs, or would it work if say I wanted to paint the entire black fairings the reddish/copper body color (I looked that code up with the site wizard.)

 

[Detrich]

^ they match extremely well for doing touch-ups, imo... (i mostly use the color rite pen for small rock chip touch-ups, because it's quick and easier to apply.)

that said, the paint color matching process that auto body shops perform for blending/ color-matching is going to be far much more precise than just buying a can of touch-up paint... reason-being, the minute your paint is exposed to any form of sunlight, water, elements, temperature changes, it starts to fade. and, for that reason anything sold in a can is never going to match the color on your bike, 100%, per say.

body shops first mix the paint according to factory paint code, and then they see how it matches the color tone on your vehicle. and, they make subtle adjustments to the color hue to make sure it matches your vehicle as closely as possible.

so, if you plan to do an entire fairing, you might want to decide what your budget is and then see if it's worthwhile or cost effective to buy a sample to experiment with first by applying some to some extraneous plastic and seeing how you like the color before committing to anything.

also, every color shade is different, so i dunno how the red, black, or yellow look, as i've never used those colors. but, if the quality of the Yamaha Blue and Yamaha Pearl White are any representation, then the other colors should be a perfect match as well.

 

[Rookasaki]

^ they match extremely well for doing touch-ups, imo... (i mostly use the color rite pen for small rock chip touch-ups, because it's quick and easier to apply.)

that said, the paint color matching process that auto body shops perform for blending/ color-matching is going to be far much more precise than just buying a can of touch-up paint... reason-being, the minute your paint is exposed to any form of sunlight, water, elements, temperature changes, it starts to fade. and, for that reason anything sold in a can is never going to match the color on your bike, 100%, per say.

body shops first mix the paint according to factory paint code, and then they see how it matches the color tone on your vehicle. and, they make subtle adjustments to the color hue to make sure it matches your vehicle as closely as possible.

so, if you plan to do an entire fairing, you might want to decide what your budget is and then see if it's worthwhile or cost effective to buy a sample to experiment with first by applying some to some extraneous plastic and seeing how you like the color before committing to anything.

also, every color shade is different, so i dunno how the red, black, or yellow look, as i've never used those colors. but, if the quality of the Yamaha Blue and Yamaha Pearl White are any representation, then the other colors should be a perfect match as well.

Going with the color rite pen... Thanks again Detrich! you saved me from pulling my hair out!

 

[Deanohh]

After you fix it with the pen, in a little while it won't matter so much anymore. And now that it is pre-disastered with a small chip, the chance of anything else big happening to it is almost zero.

 

[firefighter57]

I feel like there is a trend with these chips. I also have one or two chips all the way down to metal. They are extreamly small chips but stuff like that drives me nuts especially for a bike that is not even a year old yet...

 

[Rookasaki]

I feel like there is a trend with these chips. I also have one or two chips all the way down to metal. They are extreamly small chips but stuff like that drives me nuts especially for a bike that is not even a year old yet...

Makes me feel a little better about mine haha, thanks man.

 

[Detrich]

dude, my 6R got tank chipped by one of my friends at my very first bike night. to this day i dunno which one of those clowns didn't zip up their jacket... wtf

and, my R6 got rock chipped on the front left cowling the 2nd week i got it. damn freeway construction on the 210 East freeway... wth.

i find that not looking at them helps tremendously when i hop on. just touched that shit up, keep it clean, and try not to notice it.

and life is good

 

[Fizzer6R]

interesting, maybe the paint is soft on our tanks for whatever reason. when i was checking out the used one i got, i noticed a slight blem line on top of tank near the gas cap. he said simply used some type of liquid that is suppose to be safe for paint to remove the glue left from removing the warning sticker there when new. looks like rubbed so hard it shifted the clear/paint a little and formed a line you can now see. said he didn't think put that much pressure on it

 

[Rookasaki]

Hey Detrich, I'm about to order the color rite touch up pen... Do I also need the clear coat touch up pen as well? Again the chips not to big but down to the metal? Or does anyone else know? Thanks guys... :thumbup:

 

[CrazyCawi]

yes you need a clear coat :thumbup:...that is, if you want to do it right which I know you do

you should come remove the dent from my tank lol

 

[Rookasaki]

yes you need a clear coat :thumbup:...that is, if you want to do it right which I know you do

you should come remove the dent from my tank lol

Told ya I would send some green!


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[yfz6r]

I'd just touch a black sharpie to it for the time being. When some more bugs creep up, order a pint or so of the paint. It's super expensive from color-rite. My bike went down on a trailer and I repaired the front upper fairing on my yellow bike. Had to fiberglass the damage.

I searched for hours on color codes for NASON paint. Found them on a r6 forum from a few years ago. Our bike uses the same yellow as a yellow r6 or r1. It's a two-stage paint to get the color.

I've painted just about anything but this had to be blended because I didn't want to paint the entire fairing. I let my brother's paint guy at it and he did some amazing work. It is impossible to tell anything is redone unless you are trying to find a difference and light hits it just right.

But for your current needs, I'd touch something black to it as you won't be able to tell unless you are really close to it. Or you could always do a little yamaha decal over the chip and another parallel on the other side of the tank.