[[:techtalk:menu|{{ :techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] ====== REF: General-MSR 15 ====== \\ ====== Tank, Parts and Tool Coatings ====== ====== Tank Coatings ====== ===== POR15 ===== POR15 Motorcycle Fuel Tank Repair Kit. \\ {{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:por_15_rust_prevention_1_by_sifty.jpg?direct&300|}} ((sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page11?t=1592463&page=11)) {{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:por_15_rust_prevention_2_by_sifty.jpg?direct&300|}} ((sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page11?t=1592463&page=11)) ====== Plasti Dip ====== Plasti Dip is an air-dry, specialty rubber coating. ((https://plastidip.com/our-products/plasti-dip/)) \\ It's a peelable, flexible, insulating, non-slip, durable rubber coating. \\ There are many different applications for it from automotive customization to home improvement. \\ It comes in over 50 colors and enhancers. {{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:plastic_dip_2_by_xtremraptor.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by xtremraptor of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/89734-time-too-stop-procastinating/page3#post1901368)) \\ This stuff has been used for just about everything on Sportsters from protecting electrical connections to painting fuel tanks. \\ Below are some examples of it's usage. \\ ====== Electrical ====== ===== Ignition Switch ===== Tape around the installation threads and dip the entire switch in the solution. ((photos by xtremraptor of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/89734-time-too-stop-procastinating/page3#post1901368)) \\ |{{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:plastic_dip_3_by_xtremraptor.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:plastic_dip_4_by_xtremraptor.jpg?direct&300|}}| Hang it as in below to dry and dip it again. ((photos by xtremraptor of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/89734-time-too-stop-procastinating/page3#post1901368)) \\ The coating gets thicker each time you dip it. \\ |{{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:plastic_dip_5_by_xtremraptor.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:plastic_dip_6_by_xtremraptor.jpg?direct&300|}}| When you've got the coating you want and after it's dry; ((photos by xtremraptor of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/89734-time-too-stop-procastinating/page3#post1901368)) \\ Use an exacto or sharp knife to cut around the edges of the tape so the rubber doesn't rip when you remove it. \\ Then remove the tape and you're done. \\ |{{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:plastic_dip_1_by_xtremraptor.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:genmsr:plastic_dip_7_by_xtremraptor.jpg?direct&200|}}| \\ [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]]