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When is a tank too far gone?

My tank is all good as far as I can tell guys. The paint is pretty new and well done. The underside looks all solid is just the insides that are crappy. Doesn't look to be any rust just lots of plasticy coating peeling off. I do mind giving it a go myself cleaning it out but don't wanna wreck the paint nor do I want a pro shop to bugger it up either. I am gonna get it right to start with though. The plan is- make sure tank innards are clean. Fit new pet cock new lines then take the carbs apart and clean. Not sure about dipping as not set up for that. I'm in the UK so I'm not sure I've got access to the noxious chemicals you guys have lol :D
 
I've coated a few tanks in the last couple of years with Red Kote, using 2 applications. I am really pleased with the end product. It's thick, sticks like crazy and is tougher than nails. One tank was a homemade job that had a dozen leaks. I puddled a small amount of it on a board to see what it was like set up and cured and some impressive stuff. It is very forgiving if you can't get the tank really well cleaned as well.
 
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