2006-09-30 08:42:01 · 11 answers · asked by zparts1234 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
fill tank with parts washer solvent and roofing nails shake a lot. Inside will be clean as new sharp points on roofing nails will cut scale and rust out of tank.
2006-10-01 05:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by mikebrennan_us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not an easy thing to do. Depending on the severity of the rust, certain powersport dealers carry a special 3 step gas tank sealant that may help fix your problem.
2006-09-30 15:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by Carbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use the GoldStandard tank kit from KBS. I'm restoring an old Mustang and sealed a tank with it. A little work involved, but turned out great! It's a little cheaper than Por15 too.... who by the way always seem to be raising their prices!!! Having used both brands, I found KBS to be a superior product.
2006-09-30 16:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by motorcoater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're handy...here's a link to the DIY 3 step system by KBS Coatings I used. Their cycle tank kit thoroughly cleans, removes all rust and permanently seals the tank against any future rust. My tank really looks great! Call them if you need any other info. they are eager to help.
2006-09-30 15:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by depotcopycat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure its cleaned out well , go to a platers and ask if they have any "alkaline de-rust",better than HCL as it doesnt disolve the base metal.
Or you could find a bead blaster,NOT a shot blaster who does stonework or wagon chassis,and get them to blow the inside out.
Dont bugger about with shaking bolts around the inside,thats a waste of effort
2006-09-30 21:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by salforddude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm
knock out the loose rust with small nuts and bolt.
kill the rust with acid or OSPHO.
Follow the directions included with Caswell's Epoxy, or Kreem Kote
2006-09-30 20:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a hardening gel you can buy called fuel tank conditioner you can get in any parts catalog or wal-mart
2006-09-30 18:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by chad p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to jcwhitney.com, they have stuff for that and resealing the tank. Make damn sure you follow the directions for the stripper stuff or be prepared to loose skin from your hands.
2006-09-30 18:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never tried this stuff. I saw it in another answer -
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/
2006-09-30 15:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a look at the eastwood company or
por-15
http://www.eastwoodco.com/
http://www.por15.com/HOME/tabid/36/Default.aspx
2006-09-30 15:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by bubaloiie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋