Tank sealant ?

Bubb · Jul 17, 2014

Whats the best petrol tank sealer/liner out there ?

I am refurbing a 1983 R80ST, and was hoping to tap into the knowledge on here to get the best tank sealer.
Its currently rusty inside, but no holes thankfully.
I can rattle a load of old bolts etc round inside to get the loose rust off the inside, but then what do I use to re-seal the inside?

Thanks

Bubb

(RIP) Tunneruk · Jul 17, 2014

By far the best thing you can do is take the tank to a platers and ask them to give it a 24 hour dip in their acid bath. This will remove all trace of rust. You will however need to re-paint the tank after!

If the paint on the tank is good the I find POR-15 products to be fantastic!

wreck diver · Jul 17, 2014

+1 for Por 15, it worked a treat on a scabby GS tank. Just dont spill it on the bits you dont want sealed.

Bubb · Jul 18, 2014

Thanks to you both... I have seen POR15 products for re lining tanks, just wanted to make sure I was doing the right thing before I order the stuff.

PS: paint on the outside of the tank is fine for the moment, so I will be careful not to do any damage... thanks for the "heads-up".

Ride safe

Bubb

gpwheels · Sep 23, 2014

Does the original redish coating inside the tank have to be completely removed before using POR15 or will POR15 stick to it OK?

Rob Farmer · Sep 25, 2015

David nimrod stripped the red liner and rust out of his tank using white vinegar and a few lengths of chain. It worked a treat and saved the need to seal the tank

Tank sealant ?

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