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what is the solution for this? I did this tank seal about 2 years ago.
POR-15 bubbling up, soft and flakey
POR-15 bubbling up, soft and flakey
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1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice -
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That stuff is misrable to remove. I've done it before but don't recommend it unless the tank is irreplaceable.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Could that be damage from the fuel nozzle while refueling? Looks like it's right at the gas cap.Comment
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Ive never done it, but could that area be cut out with an Exacto knife and scraped off, some evaporust or whatever to derust that spot again, and brush some more sealer on as a patch job work??? Dont know if it will rebond to itself again or not and make a good seal would be my issue.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
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Your petcock has a filter on it. I wouldn't worry much, I'd just run it. Like has been said it hell to remove and doubt it can be touched up properly. Pull your petcock once a year and keep an eye on the offending area (and the rest of the tank) and don't sweat it. In the meantime try and source yourself a used tank for down the roadComment
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I would not be surprised if that is not rust that came through the backside. It looks more like rust growth from below the coating than actual failure of the coating. Rust can not grow without oxygen and Por-15 is an effective block to air, but it can't stop rust growing in from behind.Comment
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I like Por-15 products for the most part, but I believe their marketing and instructions are misleading for many products. For example, they mislead people to believe that all you have to do is soak the rust in their phosphate sauce for a few mins and then you can seal right over the top. The idea is that by sealing off oxygen the rust will stop, however in my experience this is a risky approach. It's much better to soak the rust in the phosphate until all the visible rust is gone, and then seal over the surface.Ed
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Just curious how long you let the POR15 cure before putting fuel into the tank?
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more than a weekOriginally posted by tkent02 View Post1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be niceComment
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