I want to paint my tank/Need advice please

[SavageSam]

Ok, I have an 80/3K aluminum tank that is BRIGHT green. I use this to charge a Pcp air rifle. I asked the store owner if it was OK, and was told a light scuffing of the paint=No problem, If I sand the tank down=hole in tank. SO, I am hopeing to get opinions on using a chemical paint stripper. I can't see it harming the aluminum. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[deadly_risk]

I used chemical epoxy paint stripper to strip some AL80 tanks a little while ago. Heat and gouging are the big enemies. The thread is here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/tanks-valves-bands/293538-painting-tanks.html

 

[diversteve]

Some links to other threads on this subject:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/tanks-valves-bands/4181-stripping-painting-al-tanks.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/tanks-valves-bands/298101-repaint-tank.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/tanks-valves-bands/293538-painting-tanks.html

I've moved your post to the Tanks-Valves-Bands forum.

 

[shotgun.tycoon]

Thanks Steve. Really useful stuff!! Waiting to see pics of really customized paintjobs!

 

[Mopar]

How about a steel tank? Would heat be a enemy or is steel stronger?

 

[ScubaDadMiami]

I know a couple of guys that will be happy to paint your tank for you.

Tank painting video

 

[Mopar]

I know a couple of guys that will be happy to paint your tank for you.

Tank painting video

Will the paint job hold up on steel? Could you PM me the info.?