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The previous owner of my Commando put a beautiful lacquer black finish on the gas tank. He did not clear coat it.
Yesterday, I filled the tank to about an inch from the top for a ride on a fine autumn day.
I remember going over some rough railroad tracks which could have thrown the gas around, I don't know.
But when I got home there were streaks etched into the finish where gas leaked out over the tank. Needless to say, I was bummed out.
I was able to rub about 90% of them out with polishing compound but now the tank has swirl marks.
How can I seal that cap so this won't happen again? It's the original cap, the snap closed variety. Thanks in advance for any help.
Yesterday, I filled the tank to about an inch from the top for a ride on a fine autumn day.
I remember going over some rough railroad tracks which could have thrown the gas around, I don't know.
But when I got home there were streaks etched into the finish where gas leaked out over the tank. Needless to say, I was bummed out.
I was able to rub about 90% of them out with polishing compound but now the tank has swirl marks.
How can I seal that cap so this won't happen again? It's the original cap, the snap closed variety. Thanks in advance for any help.