On Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:32:32 -0600, Casa de Masa > wrote:

>On 8/31/2017 7:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>
>>> Gary will be by saying my paint job sucks:
>>
>> My only comment will be about the color that you chose...a dark
>> color.
>>
>> A tank holding volatile fuel (diesel fuel) should be painted a
>> very light color like white. This will reflect the sun and heat
>> and keep it cooler. I would not be happy with a fuel tank painted
>> dark where it gets so hot that "you could literally fry an egg on
>> that tank." Think, Sheldon.
>>
>Copper IS reflective dude, you think!
>
>And it's a darned sight more attractive than Rustoleum silver.

That was my thinking... I didn't feel like seeing a giant roll of
Reynolds Wrap glaring back at me. I bought two quart cans, one gave a
good first coat. I used a cheap throw away brush. I'll get to the
second coat before winter. I liked the hammered copper best. Here's
the color chart for Rustoleum Hammered:
http://www.rustoleum.com/product-cat...rust/hammered/