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| Krieger |
 Sep 9 2012, 02:37 PM
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My 10 yo helped me clean the inside of the tank. I had a lightly rusted area about 2"x 2" that came off easily. Should I coat this tank or just leave it bare?
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| toolguy |
Sep 9 2012, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California
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Best way to remove rust from a gas tank/ / / Go to home depot. . In the cement section they have a gallon jug of cement etching acid. it's around $12= green color if I remember correctly. . . . it's really phosphoric acid. . . mix it 2:1 with water, , slosh it around in the tank for 20 - 30 minutes. . it will convert the rust and clean everything else bright steel. . rinse with baking soda and water to neutralize. .
if the rust is heavy. throw in a hand full of small screws and washers. . shake the hell out of it. . . I made a sling from a tree to support the tank, and all you have to do is rock it around. . the only prerequisite is that the tank needs to be substantially good meaning not almost eaten through from the rust. . and then you need to figure out how to dispose of the waste. . |
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Krieger Gas tank resealing/ child labor laws Sep 9 2012, 02:37 PM
Harpo Now I can see why you needed a 10 year old. You c... Sep 9 2012, 02:53 PM Krieger I've waited 10 years to have the tank cleaned.... Sep 9 2012, 03:06 PM
mepstein
Best way to remove rust from a gas tank/ / / Go t... Sep 9 2012, 05:46 PM McMark I don't have a big problem with leaving it. Sep 9 2012, 05:33 PM Lennies914
I don't have a big problem with leaving it.
... Sep 13 2012, 08:42 PM worn
My 10 yo helped me clean the inside of the tank. ... Sep 12 2012, 01:41 PM Elliot Cannon
[quote name='Krieger' post='1736678' date='Sep 9 ... Sep 12 2012, 09:50 PM Strudelwagon
[quote name='Krieger' post='1736678' date='Sep 9... Sep 16 2012, 10:58 AM Krieger Is there a good rattle can paint for the outside o... Sep 13 2012, 07:44 PM Pat Garvey
Is there a good rattle can paint for the outside ... Sep 16 2012, 08:20 PM |
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