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  • Seana23

    #1

    Suggestions for Ethanol proof Tank Sealent...

    Hi all.
    i just wanted a few names ov tank sealent products that DO NOT MELT IN BLOOMIN PETROL!!!
    ive recently used some that was totally rubbish from Villiers..
    Are there any good ones out there?

    Thanx all.
    Seana
    Xxx
  • Guest

    #2
    Originally posted by Seana23
    Hi all.
    i just wanted a few names ov tank sealent products that DO NOT MELT IN BLOOMIN PETROL!!!
    ive recently used some that was totally rubbish from Villiers..
    Are there any good ones out there?

    Thanx all.
    Seana
    Xxx
    I've used Por-15 with much success!

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    • BigD_83
      Forum Sage
      Past Site Supporter
      • May 2011
      • 4872
      • Vancouver

      #3
      Your best bet AFAIK, is from Caswell, a "small" UK company:

      Caswell Phenolac 2 part epoxy
      '83 GS650G
      '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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      • hampshirehog
        Forum LongTimer
        Past Site Supporter
        • Oct 2007
        • 12675
        • Hampshire. UK

        #4
        Tank Care Products has been supplying the trade and private restorers with quality products, for cleaning and coating Motorcycle tanks, and small vehicle tanks. We also carry out tank repairs and restoration, and a quality paintwork service.


        Or solder.
        79 GS1000S
        79 GS1000S (another one)
        80 GSX750
        80 GS550
        80 CB650 cafe racer
        75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
        75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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        • tbirdhd

          #5
          hi, seana23 , look at KBS tank coating on ebay, sold by JEGS, and if your tank has some rust in it and want to clean it , ill give you a cheep way to do it ,

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          • twotimeGSr

            #6
            Por-15 contact the manufacturer and ask about the ethanol. Por-15 sets up like a rock.

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            • 1_v8_merc

              #7
              caswell is best for sealing on top of rust.
              (for severely rusted tanks where acid may further enduce pinholes)
              The liner is clear, so whatever your tank looks like before the liner...it's going to look like after! lol

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              • Larry D
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                Past Site Supporter
                • Jul 2008
                • 4926
                • Indianapolis,IN

                #8
                por-15 for me. I've used it twice with no issues.
                Larry D
                1980 GS450S
                1981 GS450S
                2003 Heritage Softtail

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                • Sluggo

                  #9
                  I've used Por-15 on 3 bikes without fail. Once to replace Kreem brand tank liner that started coming off within a year. (What a pain!)

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                  • Guest

                    #10
                    Another vote for POR 15, and when I got mine it specifically stated it would be safe with Ethanol.

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                    • EvilEnfield

                      #11
                      I just bought some KBS, half the price of POR 15 and Caswells, figured it was worth a punt, I'll report back in a few days.

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                      • Seana23

                        #12
                        Thank you, thank you.
                        Ive heard Caswell's is very good but quite expensive...
                        I'll be interested in the reports ov the POR15 stuff.

                        Thanx again.
                        Xxx

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                        • Guest

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Seana23
                          Thank you, thank you.
                          Ive heard Caswell's is very good but quite expensive...
                          I'll be interested in the reports ov the POR15 stuff.

                          Thanx again.
                          Xxx
                          I was able to do the prep work and lining all in the same day with the POR 15 but I did it a few months before my bike was done, so plenty of time to cure before fuel went in there.

                          Just make sure you follow the instructions to the letter and when you're drying it out before lining it, I used a hair dryer off and on for an hour or so to make 100% sure it was dry... then I did it some more.

                          You don't want any moisture sitting in there when you put the liner in.

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                          • Seana23

                            #14
                            ....... Yeah, i could have rushed it a bit. Next time I'll get it right (i sincerly hope!)
                            Thanx babes.

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                            • Guest

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Seana23
                              ....... Yeah, i could have rushed it a bit. Next time I'll get it right (i sincerly hope!)
                              Thanx babes.
                              Crossed fingers it's all good!

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