Reply To: Painting gas tanks.

[Timothy McDonald]

Thanks, there should be a permanent thread on this. There is a lot of experience online about the different products. Very controversial as well. Motorcycle and car people have a lot of experience.
What seems to be the case is…
1. Clean your tank well. One guy used soda and a battery charger to neutralize. Everyone who is successful puts a lot of time into preparation of the tank.
2. Examine just how bad your tank is. Seems pin holes and seam leaks require the most work and are the most prone to fail. They also require the right sealer.
3. Follow the instructions verbatim. With every the product, and most seem to involve two or three products, follow the instructions exactly as printed.
4. There’s no cheap and easy fix. Avoid the problem somehow…empty tanks and keep the motor in the house?