There are a number of products, and processes to clean out fuel tanks. Lots can be found on Youtube including some unique ways of attempting to clean out the rust. My preference is the POR products for sealing. I've yet to hear a success story (long term) with Kreem.
Doing nothing is always an option if you are willing to stock up on fuel filters. Depends on what you want out of the project. Cleaning without coating is the same as throwing your money away as rust will start the minute your back is turned.
There are a number of products, and processes to clean out fuel tanks. Lots can be found on Youtube including some unique ways of attempting to clean out the rust. My preference is the POR products for sealing. I've yet to hear a success story (long term) with Kreem.
Doing nothing is always an option if you are willing to stock up on fuel filters. Depends on what you want out of the project. Cleaning without coating is the same as throwing your money away as rust will start the minute your back is turned.
I used this on my Twenty Two about 3 years ago and so far it has held up okay. The hardest part of the job was the 3rd step which is the actual coating. You are supposed to keep turning the tank as it dries so as not to let it puddle and bubble up as it cures. I swear that took constant attention for the better part of a day, if I had to do it again I would not add all the coating at once because it was to much and you can't get all the excess back out. It would be better to just put in a bit at a time and spread it around until everything was coated. http://www.kbs-coatings.com/auto-fuel-tank-sealer-kit.html
I put a seat tank fuel tank on my D2 probably 5-6 years ago. I had my tank dipped in a cleaner to get out any foreign particals. I then put the (Por-15) in it to seal it up. I have had no problems with it. They do say though on the instructions to keep the tank filled with fluid, because
if left dry for long periods of time that it will start to peel.
Just my 2 cents......
Tractorboy1
I put a seat tank fuel tank on my D2 probably 5-6 years ago. I had my tank dipped in a cleaner to get out any foreign particals. I then put the (Por-15) in it to seal it up. I have had no problems with it. They do say though on the instructions to keep the tank filled with fluid, because
if left dry for long periods of time that it will start to peel.
Just my 2 cents......
Tractorboy1
I put a seat tank fuel tank on my D2 probably 5-6 years ago. I had my tank dipped in a cleaner to get out any foreign particals. I then put the (Por-15) in it to seal it up. I have had no problems with it. They do say though on the instructions to keep the tank filled with fluid, because
if left dry for long periods of time that it will start to peel.
Just my 2 cents......
Tractorboy1
use red-kote, it ain't gotta be that clean either.
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