Fuel Tank cleaning Options

[Rusty]

I've got minor surface rust on the interior of my fuel tank. Since I'm pulling the tank out for other maintenance, I might as well handle this too.

Any thoughts on the best way to handle this job? I know there is some controversy about the Eastwood/POR kits.

thanks,
Rusty

[ConeDodger]

I used the POR kit with good result. I suspect the people who didn’t get as good a result didn’t follow the instructions to the letter? I did get burned by one of the chemicals when my duct tape improvised tank seals got leaky during the sloshing. The inside of my tank is pristine silver finish. I did mine at least a decade ago.

[BeatNavy]

I used the POR kit with good result. I suspect the people who didn’t get as good a result didn’t follow the instructions to the letter?

+1 Did it twice - first time I really took my time and it turned out great. The tank was NASTY, but came out looking great and is still in great shape (~ 5 years ago).

Second time I think I may have rushed things a bit, and I wasn't as happy with how it looked. That tank is still sitting on a shelf, so I don't know if it's going to last or not.

It is awkward holding that tank up and trying to slosh around everything inside of their properly.

[mepstein]

I used the POR kit with good result. I suspect the people who didn’t get as good a result didn’t follow the instructions to the letter?

+1 Did it twice - first time I really took my time and it turned out great. The tank was NASTY, but came out looking great and is still in great shape (~ 5 years ago).

Second time I think I may have rushed things a bit, and I wasn't as happy with how it looked. That tank is still sitting on a shelf, so I don't know if it's going to last or not.

It is awkward holding that tank up and trying to slosh around everything inside of their properly.

Rob - I have some extra tanks if you ever need one. No charge for you buddy. Mark

[BeatNavy]

I used the POR kit with good result. I suspect the people who didn’t get as good a result didn’t follow the instructions to the letter?

+1 Did it twice - first time I really took my time and it turned out great. The tank was NASTY, but came out looking great and is still in great shape (~ 5 years ago).

Second time I think I may have rushed things a bit, and I wasn't as happy with how it looked. That tank is still sitting on a shelf, so I don't know if it's going to last or not.

It is awkward holding that tank up and trying to slosh around everything inside of their properly.

Rob - I have some extra tanks if you ever need one. No charge for you buddy. Mark

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Thank you, Mark! You are always generous. Need to get my project teener down to my new place and start (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) again before I need another tank.