QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Aug 9 2018, 07:34 PM)
Just glue the neoprene to the tank. That way it won't trap moisture between the tank and the neoprene.
I agree with Clay! My tank and well were rusted in way of the felt pads due to condensation, not rain. The ends where the curved rubber spacers were located were perfect suggesting impervious rubber might have an advantage. But solid rubber might squeak unless lubricated or neoprene has less tendency to do this. I used
Neoprene wetsuit material as it does not absorb or internally wick moisture. As for the interface
micro-wicking minutia, if you glue the neoprene to either face so it is sealed and
POR-15 the steel on the tank or the support areas where the felt had been, it should be better than new and good for another 50 years. Good enough for me anyway.
Sorry, no pictures, I'm impatient and usually working too fast to pick up the camera while I'm in the middle of a task. Seems I don't get pictures during, but after when everything is closed up and not visible. Maybe that's why my car is not on jack stands even though it is still a work-in-progress.