I will soon need to be coating a fuel tank with sealer. I am new to restoration, and I am wondering what would be a good brand to buy and what are some good ways to apply the sealer.
Thanks for the Help
honda305.com Forum
Vintage Honda Owners, Restorers, Riders and Admirers
Coating a Fuel Tank
-
Hoosier Tom
- honda305.com Member
- Posts: 817
- Joined: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:34 pm
- Location: Logansport, IN
I have used this with good results.
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/cycle-tank-sealer-kit.html
Others have used POR-15 brand.
HT
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/cycle-tank-sealer-kit.html
Others have used POR-15 brand.
HT
Sealing tanks sounds like a good idea, but I'm not sure it is necessary.
And, if not done correctly, can lead to worse problems than you started with. I've seen several fail, and it sure leaves a mess.
I simply de-rust, spray some WD40 inside to keep from flash rusting, and then fill with new gas. The fresh gas stops any further rusting.
And, if not done correctly, can lead to worse problems than you started with. I've seen several fail, and it sure leaves a mess.
I simply de-rust, spray some WD40 inside to keep from flash rusting, and then fill with new gas. The fresh gas stops any further rusting.
66 dream, 78 cb750k, 02fz1, 09 wing
-
Goodysnap
- honda305.com Member
- Posts: 456
- Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:25 pm
- Location: Lansing , Michigan
I'm gonna side with Brewsky on this. From what I've read it can lead to quite a mess. However the POR does have a good record of being a good product. I would have to say I would locate a better tank instead of coating at this point if its that bad.
I used the electrolosis method with good results though it takes some time. Realistically probably not more than coating though.
I used the electrolosis method with good results though it takes some time. Realistically probably not more than coating though.
64' CB77
65' CB160
65' CB160
-
Hoosier Tom
- honda305.com Member
- Posts: 817
- Joined: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:34 pm
- Location: Logansport, IN
I clean my tanks and if needed soak with Evapo-Rust, drain & dry then pressure test. If no leaks I fill it with gas and go.
If your tank is good and has no thin spots, previous weld repairs or pinholes clean and use like the guys suggest. If you have a bad tank find another one or repair and coat. I have coated a few tanks for customers at their request and a couple of mine that had been repaired. It's not difficult and if the manufacture's instructions are followed you should have no problems. Kreem tanks sealer was one of the earlier sealers that had a bad reputation for failure and peeling, mainly due to poor prep. I had used it once back in the mid '90s on a 1942 Harley tank and followed the instructions on prep and it held up fine for the 5 years I owned it. It had a few pin holes that I brazed then sealed.
Good Luck- HT
If your tank is good and has no thin spots, previous weld repairs or pinholes clean and use like the guys suggest. If you have a bad tank find another one or repair and coat. I have coated a few tanks for customers at their request and a couple of mine that had been repaired. It's not difficult and if the manufacture's instructions are followed you should have no problems. Kreem tanks sealer was one of the earlier sealers that had a bad reputation for failure and peeling, mainly due to poor prep. I had used it once back in the mid '90s on a 1942 Harley tank and followed the instructions on prep and it held up fine for the 5 years I owned it. It had a few pin holes that I brazed then sealed.
Good Luck- HT