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Rusty tank, who does restoration?

  • 05-08-2012 11:37pm
    #1
    Username99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 235 ✭✭


    Hi, I am messing around with an old bike in the shed. The tank is severely rusted inside, Just wondering if anyone can recommend somewhere I could bring it to be fixed?


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  • #2
    mongdesade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭mongdesade


    Get it bead blasted & treat with Petseal...

    "Petseal is specially formulated as a corrosion resistant composite for the internal coating of rusty and corroded steel petrol tanks and stops leaks from 'pinholes'. Petseal is a very easy material to use. After the removal of all loose rust and sediment the two parts of Petseal are mixed in a container and then poured into the tank. The mixture is swilled around to cover all the tank interior and then allowed to set. The composite is designed to seep into the pitted surface and bind the rust into a smooth and corrosion-proof lining. Comes in 260ml cans with hardener."

    There is a new product called Sureseal, but I haven't used it myself

    http://www.tankcareproducts.co.uk/


  • #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    How bad is bad? is the tank perforated with rust or is it just flaky inside?
    To start with you can use vinegar, fill it and leave it for a couple of days, this should start to break the rust down.
    Pea gravel and swill it around with the vinegar should knock most of the larger rust off.
    Or you could try electrolysis with a battery charger, this will remove rust very rapidly.

    That Petseal tank sealer has mixed reviews here.


  • #4
    Username99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 235 ✭✭Username99


    Thanks for the help.

    It is fairly badly rusted but has no pin holes yet.

    I was on www.holden.co.uk (Home > Maintenance> Paint & Anti-Rust> POR-15 Fuel Tank Repair)

    This tank repair product looks pretty good. The whole package for the tank sealent process.


  • #5
    YCHGTBOY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭YCHGTBOY


    This is informative....:)

    http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp


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