Re finishing 3.5 oz tank?

sooproobrdoobr · 09-29-2008, 08:10 PM

Hey, i just bought me a used 3.5 oz co2 tank for $10! Good deal.
Any way, it's a little roughed up though. It's got wear and tear scratches and marks on it. It's the brushed aluminum color so yeah.

I was thinking of refinishing it like giving it a polish or a VERY light sand at at my school's metal shop then lacquering it or something. The thing I'm not sure of is if i sand it will it compromise any thing on it? Or will a little layer of metal off not kill it and/or me.

Thanks for helping guys.

souz4402 · 09-29-2008, 08:17 PM

you shouldnt ever modify a tank...get a cover for it

kidneythief · 09-29-2008, 08:22 PM

I second that. Both polishing and sanding will remove material from it. If you wanted to smooth it out I would recommend several layers of primer before painting it. You could sand the primer after 5-6 coats.

-Jake

sooproobrdoobr · 09-29-2008, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the warning guys. But are you positively sure even the littlest finish would be too risky? like just a light touch and spin on the sander?

splattttttt · 09-29-2008, 08:38 PM

Steele wool won't hurt it if yo want to keep it metallic. Hard annoing it would strengthen the surface.

sooproobrdoobr · 09-29-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by splattttttt

Steele wool won't hurt it if yo want to keep it metallic. Hard annoing it would strengthen the surface.

Steel wool could work for me. But it'll be really hard to keep it straight and all because i want to give it back the brand new brushed aluminum look that makes it look like it was machined. (the kind you see on stainless steel kitchen knives) With steel wool it would have to be sanded by hand and it'll be really hard to keep it straight/consistent.

souz4402 · 09-29-2008, 09:09 PM

would you rather pay $35 for a new tank or lose a finger?

sooproobrdoobr · 09-29-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by souz4402

would you rather pay $35 for a new tank or lose a finger?

LMAO. You really don't want me to do this do you? I guess a cover or sleeve would be best. Thanks for savings my fingers! And possiblys my crotch areas!

noelydeeznutz · 09-29-2008, 09:37 PM

i see no issue with light sanding/polishing...

sometimes, people are a little overly paranoid about safety when it comes to tanks...

Mespllingesnogud · 09-29-2008, 10:04 PM

If you hydrotested it right afterwards, I don't think there would be a problem.

09-29-2008, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
sooproobrdoobr Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Vancouver, Canada	Re finishing 3.5 oz tank? Hey, i just bought me a used 3.5 oz co2 tank for $10! Good deal. Any way, it's a little roughed up though. It's got wear and tear scratches and marks on it. It's the brushed aluminum color so yeah. I was thinking of refinishing it like giving it a polish or a VERY light sand at at my school's metal shop then lacquering it or something. The thing I'm not sure of is if i sand it will it compromise any thing on it? Or will a little layer of metal off not kill it and/or me. Thanks for helping guys. __________________ ... ... ...

09-29-2008, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
kidneythief Lord humungus the Mod Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Finally!!!	I second that. Both polishing and sanding will remove material from it. If you wanted to smooth it out I would recommend several layers of primer before painting it. You could sand the primer after 5-6 coats. -Jake __________________ "I wish simply to be a decent person, yet I will always fear the retards" -Brian Hindt(geech) MCB Moderator Kidney Machine

09-29-2008, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
sooproobrdoobr Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Vancouver, Canada	Thanks for the warning guys. But are you positively sure even the littlest finish would be too risky? like just a light touch and spin on the sander? __________________ ... ... ...

09-29-2008, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
splattttttt MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bean Town, U.S.A.	Steele wool won't hurt it if yo want to keep it metallic. Hard annoing it would strengthen the surface. __________________ My Feed Back and album Norman Vincent Peale: "Believe that you are defeated, believe it long enough, and it is likely to become a fact. We tend to get what we expect." Don't let the so called Global Elite stick you with a chip. FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Carpe Diem, and smile a little Whish your Dog was smarter???

09-29-2008, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
noelydeeznutz MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2008	i see no issue with light sanding/polishing... sometimes, people are a little overly paranoid about safety when it comes to tanks... __________________ AbsolutePaintball.net ball till you fall SplatterEffectPaintball the ONLY place to shop PM me for feedback links

09-29-2008, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
souz4402 www.theoringstore.com Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moscow, Idaho	you shouldnt ever modify a tank...get a cover for it

09-29-2008, 09:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
souz4402 www.theoringstore.com Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moscow, Idaho	would you rather pay $35 for a new tank or lose a finger?

09-29-2008, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mespllingesnogud Ignorant Child Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA	If you hydrotested it right afterwards, I don't think there would be a problem. __________________ http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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