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Gas tank rust.
- Thread starter jmerlino
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manicmechanic
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For the tanks I've done for both customers and myself, I'll empty and rinse the tank with some dish soap, then rinse with clean water, just to get the fumes out. Let dry, then use some old light-weight dog chain or a handful of small nuts, bolts, and screws, toss into the tank and shake well. This is to loosen any rust chips or old sealer. After this I'll go with the Kreem system. Just remember to get all the pieces-parts out of the tank.
BuffaloBob
Herding Cats
I've done tanks with both the Kreem product and POR-15 and I agree that the POR product is easier to work with. One of the Kreem tanks later on started leaking through a badly welded area (too many pinholes). POR is a bit thinner and seems like it might flow to those areas.
Be sure to remove the fuel valves before attempting to clean or treat the tank. Wood plugs are helpful in temporarily closing off the openings.
If the tank is really bad, consider sending to one of the tank restoration companies, or just buy another used tank and get it repainted to match your bike.
pmdave
If the tank is really bad, consider sending to one of the tank restoration companies, or just buy another used tank and get it repainted to match your bike.
pmdave
