Gas Tank restore and POR15

[siteunseen]

I could tell you the way I've done 2 so far with Red-kote. Cost $50 a few years ago. Muratic acid, redkote, baking soda, 5 gallons buckets and about a month to completely cure. That could be cut down to a week if you keep it in sunlight.

Read over these instructions and see if you may want to try it. I can find my post from back then and let decide. It's easy but time sensutive and yoy have to get your "ducks" in a row. $$$ was my decider.

[siteunseen]

Here's the best ever!

 

[Dadsun]

4 hours ago, Av8ferg said:

I was going to do it myself but I changed my mind and had it done professionally after meeting a guy who was doing it himself.and I’m glad I did. This guy put BB’s in the tank to break up the rust and could never get them all out: .

BBs sounds like asking for trouble. I was going to go with a cluster of smooth stones at the most. Not even sure if the POR15 process really needs it, but I'll see.  I think the kit comes in early this week. I'll let y'all know how it goes. 

[siteunseen]

 

[Dadsun]

That's hilarious. I'm going to go out on a limb and say his 3-wheeler uses a little oil.  

[Av8ferg]

The place is called Commercial Radiator.

1584 2 Pl, Memphis, TN 38116

901-377-8080


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[siteunseen]

Blue, 240260280, Hoover whichinever found that one. He's good at that type goofing off type work.

Edit: when he has goof off time! Damn snow and a job! Urgh...

 

Edited May 10, 2020 by siteunseen

[Dadsun]

I love how he didn't bother plugging all the holes. Just let the rocks, gas, and rust fly out. 

That's a lot more attention than I'd ever give a Chevy Astro.

[siteunseen]

Well you gotta get that crap out somehow, right?

 

[Mark Maras]

 I saw a similar method a while back that consisted of a gas tank duck taped to the opening of a concrete mixer. That fellow used spare nuts and bolts (noting the quantities) for the abrasive material.

Edited May 11, 2020 by Mark Maras

[Dadsun]

How about a heavy chain?

[Av8ferg]

How about a heavy chain?

There are too many nooks and crannies I think for a chain. If you use nuts just make sure you count them so you know if you have left any behind.

I would find a local radiator shop to tank it and then you can coat it yourself with POR-15. The EPA has been putting the smack down on radiator shops at least that’s what the guy in Memphis told me. They’re getting harder to find.


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