Fuel tank sealer

[BigVic54]

I had an opportunity to get my tank painted and I jumped on it. Now I find the tank has a leak.

Can anyone suggest a sealer that won't eat the paint?

 

[Big T]

Vic, there's dozens of threads on who thinks which sealer is best

search them out

 

[ttfraz]

I've used por-15 tank kit twice with no problem if u you follow the directions. Sealed a small pin hole

 

[Nessism]

Problem is you need to derust the tank before sealing (despite what the sealer makers may suggest), and during the process any leaks you may have will open further and new leaks may form.

And yes, as Big T says, search. There are literally hundreds of old posts/threads about derusting and sealing tanks.

 

[wymple]

And in the end nothing is easier or better than Red-Kote. JMO

 

[tkent02]

Except POR 15.

 

[posplayr]

Except POR 15.

Or casewell

 

[dardoonk]

And in the end nothing is easier or better than Red-Kote. JMO

+1 here... easy and it works

 

[argonsagas]

Do NOT do it yourself.

A DIY project means you take all the risks pertaining to the work and to your health and there is no one to guarantee that the work you do will stand up to reality,....except you.


Look for a local company that specializes in radiator repairs and (if they have not openly advertised this service) ask about gas tank repairs.


They will clean it, coat it, and guarantee their work.


I don't know the specific circumstance in your location, but, at a guess, it will cost about 30 to 50% more than a DIY project, with no toxic or other hazard exposure,.....and you get a guarantee......

 

[Nessism]

Do NOT do it yourself.

A DIY project means you take all the risks pertaining to the work and to your health and there is no one to guarantee that the work you do will stand up to reality,....except you.


Look for a local company that specializes in radiator repairs and (if they have not openly advertised this service) ask about gas tank repairs.


They will clean it, coat it, and guarantee their work.


I don't know the specific circumstance in your location, but, at a guess, it will cost about 30 to 50% more than a DIY project, with no toxic or other hazard exposure,.....and you get a guarantee......

...and you will get a ruined paint job to go with your guarantee...if they will give you one, which is doubtful since the tank already has holes in it.

 

[tkent02]

It's easy to do, why pay someone to do it?

 

[wymple]

Except POR 15.

I was a fan of Por 15, until I discovered Red-Kote.

 

[loud et]

Care to expand on your red kote experience?
Prep, application, results (both initial and long term).