Can I paint a carbon fiber tank!?

[kmd1984]

I see why not, but you never know.

Thanks,

Kmd

 

[fe7565]

If you want a hydro test done...I would not paint it. The shop may refuse if they think it was painted over to cover up a defect.

 

[kmd1984]

That can be found out before hand. All I have to do is give the scuba shop a call.

I would lime to know if some regulations state somewhere that one is not allowed to alter a tank in any way!?

Thanks,

Kmd

 

[scubajeeper]

My dive shop will not fill a tank that has been painted. (Your mileage my vary)

 

[kmd1984]

Interesting...

 

[fe7565]

"kmd1984"That can be found out before hand. All I have to do is give the scuba shop a call.

That is the best answer.

 

[kmd1984]

fe7565

"kmd1984"That can be found out before hand. All I have to do is give the scuba shop a call.

That is the best answer.

Not really. I would like to know what the law or any regulations say, not some shop owner...

 

[bill_dd97]

The specifics of your question are in the CGA Pamphlet C-6.2 of which I have not been able to find a viewable copy of online. When I inspect steel and aluminum cylinders (Propane) I look for defects, paint doesn't matter. There are currently no composite propane cylinders approved for use, so I don't get to inspect those. From what I have read in the CFR 49 Part 205.180(c) there is no restriction on painting a carbon fiber cylinder, only a coating that would impede the visual inspection. Propane cylinders have this same requirement (no rubber, tar or similar substances). Paint won't conceal a defect in a cylinder unless it is very thick. 

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

My local shops won't touch a painted tank of any kind .

 

[kmd1984]

@bill

That was the kind of answer I was looking for! Thanks a lot.

Kmd

 

[Tominco]

You could put a bunch of Airgun Nation stickers on it.
I printed a reference sheet that has the "sweet spot" fill pressures for all my rifles, how many shots to expect, what pressure to refill at, and average fps that the rifles are shooting at. Then I just taped it on with packing tape. I find it very handy. Having multiple rifles, I don't have to try to remember what the right fill pressure is anymore, I just look. on the bottle. I might also make a BAR vs PSI chart and put that on there. 
Whatever you do, just don't cover up the important numbers from the factory and hydro date labels. 
You could also get a scuba tank mesh net that might accent the color nicely and protect your tank at the same time! 
Tom

 

[Tominco]

example...
WILDCAT
230b
\ \ \ \
130b
50 shots
905fps

It tells me shooting from 230b to 130b will give me 50 consistent shots at 905fps. Right underneath it, I'd put the next rifle's numbers and so on. 

 

[kmd1984]

@Tom

I like the idea of the mesh and the stickers! Thanks for your input!

Kmd