Gas Tank Restoration

jkcrosson

jkcrosson

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Is there anyone currently restoring gas tanks. Mine has old sealant that has started to come off due to corn gas and rust.
 
previously, Brent mentioned that he doesnt have the time any longer to do tanks.................
 
e paintModel a tanks have baffles SO cut outs have to made to sandblast all interior areas. After sandblasted cutouts are welded back in,and sealer is installed.Then it is baked in an oven which destroys the paint. They then properly sand and primer. Their business card states Lifetme NO RUST Warranty. You then must have tank painted.
 
chicledrab said:
e paintModel a tanks have baffles SO cut outs have to made to sandblast all interior areas. After sandblasted cutouts are welded back in,and sealer is installed.Then it is baked in an oven which destroys the paint. They then properly sand and primer. Their business card states Lifetme NO RUST Warranty. You then must have tank painted.
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And what is their price ?
 
The problem is getting the sealer out. Because of the baffles, unless you cut it open, you'll never be sure you've got it all out.
 
chicledrab said:
e paintModel a tanks have baffles SO cut outs have to made to sandblast all interior areas. After sandblasted cutouts are welded back in,and sealer is installed.Then it is baked in an oven which destroys the paint. They then properly sand and primer. Their business card states Lifetme NO RUST Warranty. You then must have tank painted.
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It has been my experience with the "ReNu type" system that they weld several 2" plugs into the tank on the exterior surface to repair the holes that were made to reach the interior sections of the tank. Things may have changed since I inquired with becoming a franchisee for them, but the only way they would put a lifetime warranty on a tank is if they can coat both the interior and exterior. As I explained to the lawyers that owned the ReNU franchise company, coating the exterior of a motorcycle or Model-A tank does no good since they must be painted color.



I won't say my method is better than theirs, only that my method is probably a little more thorough (-since we can access & see 100% of the inside of the tank) ...and with my method, it is "more undetectable" when the tank is completely restored. As far as "not having the time to do them", like everything else going on in this world, we have such a backlog of 'other stuff' to do that the turn-around is longer than what most people want to wait. When folks start complaining about the length of time it is taking, then the easiest way to reduce my stress is to no longer offer that service. If someone is willing to wait, we have been, -and will continue to restore them.
 
updraught said:
The problem is getting the sealer out. Because of the baffles, unless you cut it open, you'll never be sure you've got it all out.
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I was able to melt the sealer, by filling the tank with acetone and letting it sit for a few days.
 
I found this picture of one done by Moyer Fuel Tank Renu.
 

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I have had a number of tanks restored by Brents shop including my own car. He does an excellent job. I have seen the shop and procedure first hand, and it won't get any better.
If the car is worth it, it is worth the wait.
 
whirnot said:
I was able to melt the sealer, by filling the tank with acetone and letting it sit for a few days.
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Redcoat, often used by radiator shops is supposed to be removable by acetone.
The others, you pay your money and take your chances...
 
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