POR-15 Kit Application

[mason123h]

I just ordered a POR-15 tank de-rust and sealer kit and, being a rookie, I would appreciate any tips or advice pertaining to the cleaning and sealing up a CA77 Dream fuel tank.
I am wondering how to keep fuel leveler tubes open while sealing, and which way to set the tank while the sealant is drying?

Thanks for the help!

[Tango911]

I suggest not using it. Use Metal Rescue, it will get rid of the rust and etch your tank and NOT hurt your paint. ITs also enviro friendly. The next owner will be very happy you didnt line the tank with nasty crap.

just my thought. I clean a lot of tanks.

[mason123h]

I will remove the rust prior to sealing so it shouldn't look too bad as long as the application is done correctly.

[Tango911]

good luck.

[mason123h]

I will remove the rust prior to sealing so it shouldn't look too bad as long as the application is done correctly.

[Tinman]

Mason, I agree with Tango. The problem with using a coating is, if you don't remove all of the rust and I mean all of the rust, the coating will probably fail with time and present a problem by clogging up the fuel system as it peels or flakes off of the inside of the tank. POR-15 is an excellent product, but the preparation is the key here!

What I suggest is that you take your tank to a radiator shop that can boil out the tank, remove the rust and then tin the inside of the tank. This not only takes care of the rust problem but by tinning the tank, it returns it to as good as new without the threat of a coating failing at a later date. Just a suggestion, but a long term fix.

Good luck,

[mason123h]

Mason, I agree with Tango. The problem with using a coating is, if you don't remove all of the rust and I mean all of the rust, the coating will probably fail with time and present a problem by clogging up the fuel system as it peels or flakes off of the inside of the tank. POR-15 is an excellent product, but the preparation is the key here!

What I suggest is that you take your tank to a radiator shop that can boil out the tank, remove the rust and then tin the inside of the tank. This not only takes care of the rust problem but by tinning the tank, it returns it to as good as new without the threat of a coating failing at a later date. Just a suggestion, but a long term fix.

Good luck,

Thanks for the advice, but unfortunately I already bought the near $50 kit. It sounds like you are saying it does work though, as long as the tank is properly prepared right?