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Sept 17, 2018 13:29:59 GMT
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I'm after some advise on Cleaning and Sealing a 50 year old Fuel Tank for my Corsair?
The out side I can do, it's the inside I'm uncertain on, I have watched several how to video's on Youtube, but rather than just taking the word of a pre planned videos what are your experiences and advice, on what to use and how to use it to get the best results please?
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Sept 17, 2018 14:24:32 GMT
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clean and don't seal imo
citric acid (cheap on ebay ) and /or some gravel inside and spin it on a cement mixer until derusted
sealer will just peal off and clog everything , it shouldnt rust if kept full
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Sept 17, 2018 15:09:40 GMT
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Sept 17, 2018 16:43:31 GMT
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Thanks Chris
I have looked in the tank and it's not bad, but it needs something just so I have piece of mind.
Going buy one of your posts in a thread in the past I have contacted Enviro Strip and will be talking with them tomorrow they can offer a full cleaning and sealing service apparently I will know more tomorrow .
Then all I may have to do is to repaint the out side.
Anyway we will see.
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Sept 17, 2018 18:05:58 GMT
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I've been looking at the same thing - my recent restoration is fine, but it turns out there's a pinhole towards the top end of the tank, and because my level sender wasn't working I was filling quite high, which is how I discovered it.
The instructions say that after cleaning, the sealer should be put into the tank, and the tank moved around to allow it to spread out, then the remains (around 75%) poured out and allowed to set, then thrown out. My frugal nature suggests that as I have one tank I know has an issue, another tank of the same age, and a third tank that is probably fine but dates from the mid-80s, I should treat the first tank, take the remaining 75% and use it to seal the second 70s tank, then take the remainder from that and use it to seal the third tank. This minimises waste (which is A Good Thing) and in theory just means I need to buy some extra cleaner.
Anyone think of any flaws in that plan, other than the second 70s tank is fine and maybe I should just leave well alone?
By the way, although their web site doesn't mention it, I called Frosts the other day and they confirmed that the tank sealant kit is compatible with the forthcoming E10 Ethanol that people seem to be getting upset about. I might like them to confirm it in an email, just to be sure, but it sounded like they'd been asked that before.
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Sept 17, 2018 19:25:31 GMT
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I've been looking at the same thing - my recent restoration is fine, but it turns out there's a pinhole towards the top end of the tank, and because my level sender wasn't working I was filling quite high, which is how I discovered it. The instructions say that after cleaning, the sealer should be put into the tank, and the tank moved around to allow it to spread out, then the remains (around 75%) poured out and allowed to set, then thrown out. My frugal nature suggests that as I have one tank I know has an issue, another tank of the same age, and a third tank that is probably fine but dates from the mid-80s, I should treat the first tank, take the remaining 75% and use it to seal the second 70s tank, then take the remainder from that and use it to seal the third tank. This minimises waste (which is A Good Thing) and in theory just means I need to buy some extra cleaner. Anyone think of any flaws in that plan, other than the second 70s tank is fine and maybe I should just leave well alone? By the way, although their web site doesn't mention it, I called Frosts the other day and they confirmed that the tank sealant kit is compatible with the forthcoming E10 Ethanol that people seem to be getting upset about. I might like them to confirm it in an email, just to be sure, but it sounded like they'd been asked that before. Man after my own heart - I have done a series of tanks in one go to get the most of out the product - it categorically works & no problems with Ethanol |
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Last Edit: Sept 17, 2018 19:27:41 GMT by Deleted
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Sept 17, 2018 19:27:10 GMT
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Thanks Chris I have looked in the tank and it's not bad, but it needs something just so I have piece of mind. Going buy one of your posts in a thread in the past I have contacted Enviro Strip and will be talking with them tomorrow they can offer a full cleaning and sealing service apparently I will know more tomorrow . Then all I may have to do is to repaint the out side. Anyway we will see. Pete - New one on me - I know that they can dip a tank but if they are sealing it has well - let me know how you get on |
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Sept 17, 2018 19:29:39 GMT
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I will do Chris.
Apparently the main man there has done a few of them but I will find out more tomorrow.
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Sept 17, 2018 19:39:38 GMT
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Id go with sealing ... most of us don't have a handy cement mixer lying around !
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Sept 18, 2018 18:28:14 GMT
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Well having spoken with Enviro Strip and the lady I spoke with yesterday miss understood what I was asking about.
They can strip and de rust the tank but they won't seal the inside so I think I will get the frosts kit and follow the instructions.
Thank you all for your thoughts and contribution.
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