IMS tank cleaning??

[USMC 500]

I wanna hear what everyone has to say about this one......The translucent IMS tank I have has gone a yellowish color over the years and before I start experimenting I would like to hear if anyone has had any positive or negative experiences with getting these tanks back to its original color........

[Motorrad]

Ims  says to use kitchen cleaner.   Forget which. Its on their site   I think it was "SOFT SCRUB WITH BLEACH".  But not sure. 


Magic erasers have worked for small spots on mine

But moonshine foreshots  work wonders

[ID KX500]

Ims  says to use kitchen cleaner.   Forget which. Its on their site   I think it was "SOFT SCRUB WITH BLEACH".  But not sure.  


Magic erasers have worked for small spots on mine

But moonshine foreshots  work wonders

I would tink that the bleach part of the cleaner is key.

Before and after pics would be cool.

[81cr450]

I was wondering about something along these lines myself. I have a like new translucent tank & I know its going to dye & age. I'd like to dye it purple or preferably green from the inside before I start using it in hopes it wont look as crusty as translucent tanks tend to do. I've thought of just getting a cheap mix oil & solvent, filling the tank & letting it sit for the next 6 months while I build the bike. Anybody have a better idea?

Sorry for the hijack just seems it could go hand in hand with restoring a translucent tank 

[USMC 500]

I was wondering about something along these lines myself. I have a like new translucent tank & I know its going to dye & age. I'd like to dye it purple or preferably green from the inside before I start using it in hopes it wont look as crusty as translucent tanks tend to do. I've thought of just getting a cheap mix oil & solvent, filling the tank & letting it sit for the next 6 months while I build the bike. Anybody have a better idea?

Sorry for the hijack just seems it could go hand in hand with restoring a translucent tank 

No worries on the hijack......lets talk about all experienced/experiments both proved and failed on fuel tanks....

[Motorrad]

in the RC car world we use Rit clothing dye 2 color plastic parts any color we wish

[81cr450]

in the RC car world we use Rit clothing dye 2 color plastic parts any color we wish

Is it fool/fuel proof? As long as it doesnt leave me with green crotch that sounds alot easier & cheaper  Should be easy to touch up as well

[ID KX500]

I've read of using Rit dye to color the tank. You need a big enough container I  believe to submersed the whole tank. YouTube it.

[81cr450]

Kick Ass   Thanks guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6yYHnVcAJA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxQvNeuGl4

I'd still want a bit of translucency so a light green wash should do what I want, gonna be a big container for a 6.6 gal tank  
 
some pointers
http://www.e-lacrosse.com/stech9.html

http://www.steinlaufandstoller.com/fabric%20dye%20custom%20colors.htm

recipe:

1 packet Yellow
1/2 packet Kelly Green
1.5 pots of water
2 table spoons vinegar
1/2 cup of salt
6 mins submerged

Green is the hardest color to do & I'm not finding actual pics except
 
http://forums.insidelacrosse.com/showthread.php?122448-How-to-get-Neon-Green-Dyes!-Finally!

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48376

Bad Azz color http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48376

http://www.ritdye.com/store/neon-green-pro-group

http://www.ritdye.com/colorit_color_formula_guide   #578? Might not hurt to practice on a cheapie rc car tank first

[ID KX500]

I'd still want a bit of translucency so a light green wash should do what I want, gonna be a big container for a 6.6 gal tank 
 

6.6? Hav we seen this??? What is it on???

[81cr450]

Will be on my 87 K5 off of a yammy wr

[ID KX500]

Will be on my 87 K5 off of a yammy wr

Sweet!!!  Pictures? Did you post a how to?

[81cr450]

It'll be like that rmx250 with the 4gal ktm tank I sent you a link to, Where I grafted / riveted the 2 seat pans together to mate them & then just weld on the tabs for the tan mounts  . I havent got to it yet still collecting parts