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[ric]

It’s always good to be given a heads up on the situation but with paint surely it goes without saying that you always test it out on the ubiquitous ‘unseen’ area first. It probably even says it on the tin. Especially with Enfields where the paint composition has been changed over the years and it may no longer be safe to use something that once worked without problem.
My ElectraX paint was so thick it was still fingernail soft at around 3 months which is when I first applied polish believing it would have fully hardened by then.

[Revband]

True Ric, most paints supplied to the general public will have no problems going over what is on, the problems start when the professional comes along with professional solvent based paint and it reacts with the enamel etc which the owner applied. most modern Vehicle paint is water based (not sure what Enfield use) and you can apply cellulose, acrilic, etc over it but try that on oil based paint and wait for the mess to subside, remove it all and start again.

[Leon Novello]

Felix. There is an easy way to remove dents in metal and plastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79uO_H0kzo

[papasmurf]

Just stick a few bullet hole stickers over the scratch.

[Alan R]

Perhaps Mr.H should stock those ??---- Bullet holes for a Bullet bike !! LoL ..groan.......

Now I know this next item probably won't help you any but I've included it just so that others can gauge the relevant costs involved.....This fuel tank is currently showing in our hosts "used parts and Bikes" section and is selling at £257.40 ...
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[Felix]

Nice video, Leon, but mine resisted glued-on dent pullers and internal levering. Way too mangled.
After installing the new tank I crashed the bike. After leaving the hospital I was worried, but the new tank was okay. Gave my wife a laugh.

[Scalyback]

[center]
Now that is why I love my Military bullet. Apply some Humbrol 118 with a toilet brush and walk away happy with an authentic finish!

Can even be done in the field!!