Fuel Tank
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Fuel Tank
Can anybody recommend a way of de-rusting and sealing the inside of a tank - an effective method or product they've used ? Hard to see inside, so not sure how bad it is. Should have thought of this before having the tank painted, so I need to be careful with what I use.
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Re: Fuel Tank
several products out there , but these guys have a few videos showing how they do it
other products out there to do the same
they also sell tape to protect the tank if its painted , ive used it on by G80CS and it protected the paintwork
https://www.tankcareproducts.co.uk/
other products out there to do the same
they also sell tape to protect the tank if its painted , ive used it on by G80CS and it protected the paintwork
https://www.tankcareproducts.co.uk/
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Re: Fuel Tank
Buy a 2 litre bottle of Cola, it contains about 5 to 7% phosphoric acid and will remove light rust.
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Re: Fuel Tank
39speedtwin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:20 pm Buy a 2 litre bottle of Cola, it contains about 5 to 7% phosphoric acid and will remove light rust.
Does that apply to any 'Cola'?
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Re: Fuel Tank
When you derust the tank you might find it has pinholes if the metal is thin in places, I found out the hard way after painting my
Tank, but hey you live and learn.
Tank, but hey you live and learn.
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Re: Fuel Tank
....and put some bolts in the tank and shake it39speedtwin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:20 pm Buy a 2 litre bottle of Cola, it contains about 5 to 7% phosphoric acid and will remove light rust.
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Re: Fuel Tank
https://www.motorcyclezombies.com/rebui ... -gas-tank/bike63 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:29 pm Can anybody recommend a way of de-rusting and sealing the inside of a tank - an effective method or product they've used ? Hard to see inside, so not sure how bad it is. Should have thought of this before having the tank painted, so I need to be careful with what I use.
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Re: Fuel Tank
Yes most brands of Cola contain Phosphoric acid.
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Thanks .. came across something the other day saying that the acid in 'Coke' made it better than water to use with aluminium foil for cleaning up deteriorating chrome .. so supermarket cola would probably do the job ..
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Re: Fuel Tank
I sent my 1958 AJS M18 tank here, came back paintwork intact.It is lined inside with what looks like cream vitreous enamel. I have not had any trouble from it in 4 years.Highly reccommend.
Tank Care,
Red Pit Farm, Crab Gate Lane North, Wood Dalling, Norwich NR11 6SB
tankcareproducts@hotmail.com
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Tank Care,
Red Pit Farm, Crab Gate Lane North, Wood Dalling, Norwich NR11 6SB
tankcareproducts@hotmail.com
07834415921