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Brosky
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Don,
Believe it or not, I have one that I just bought from eBay sitting in my garage and that is what I was about to start this week until the little incident that occurred on Sunday.
I will be doing a tutorial including the powder coating of this bad boy as soon as I get this insurance crap settled.
Oh, for the record, I'm using the left over POR15 Marine Clean to clean it (I also plan to have it steamed out after this stuff soaks in really well) and then the POR15 Metal Prep to etch it, then I'm going to use a coating that Dale sent to me that I haven't opened yet for the actual sealing.
But you could do yours first and then I'll have a guide to follow......
Believe it or not, I have one that I just bought from eBay sitting in my garage and that is what I was about to start this week until the little incident that occurred on Sunday.
I will be doing a tutorial including the powder coating of this bad boy as soon as I get this insurance crap settled.
Oh, for the record, I'm using the left over POR15 Marine Clean to clean it (I also plan to have it steamed out after this stuff soaks in really well) and then the POR15 Metal Prep to etch it, then I'm going to use a coating that Dale sent to me that I haven't opened yet for the actual sealing.
But you could do yours first and then I'll have a guide to follow......
Brosky
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Doug,
Well yes, but not it wasn't intentionally done this way. He had it shipped here for me to send it to him, but it got mixed in with a bunch of boxes from Ebay and TRF that all arrived when I was out of town and it took me nearly two weeks to discover what it was. So I'm holding it until I use it, at which time I will have to replace it and ship to him when he is ready.
I'm still debating as to whether I should use that or the POR15 tank sealant. I just haven't done enough research to be swayed one way or the other. The cleaner and etch are leftovers, so that was a no brainer.
Well yes, but not it wasn't intentionally done this way. He had it shipped here for me to send it to him, but it got mixed in with a bunch of boxes from Ebay and TRF that all arrived when I was out of town and it took me nearly two weeks to discover what it was. So I'm holding it until I use it, at which time I will have to replace it and ship to him when he is ready.
I'm still debating as to whether I should use that or the POR15 tank sealant. I just haven't done enough research to be swayed one way or the other. The cleaner and etch are leftovers, so that was a no brainer.
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We just tried the POR on a McBerney 250GTO, Datsun 280Z fuel tank. Followed the Marine clean, metal etch prep, full package. Had to cut the tank open again to get the hardened, flaking sealer out.... POR says it's something we did. Which I question as we followed their instructions to the letter. So I would recommend Eastwood or something else before POR....
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Ron, do you have any photos of the flaking coating inside your tank? I have used POR's tank liner, and I've used Kreme products. I much prefer the POR coating and I've had no problems with it. I have seen the Kreme coating "blister" inside a tank I did a couple of years ago. The kits Eastwood sells are either made by Kreme or they are of a similar formulation.
A friend of mine who restores Austin Americas swears by Red-Kote. I think you'll happy if you choose to move forward and use it. However, if you can see inside your tank and want to keep it metallic looking, the POR coating will leave a metallic silver lining. On my car the POR has not picked up any gas discoloration after 4 years. The Red-Kote will obviously look different. The Kreme coating will go on white and quickly become orange/amber in color.
A friend of mine who restores Austin Americas swears by Red-Kote. I think you'll happy if you choose to move forward and use it. However, if you can see inside your tank and want to keep it metallic looking, the POR coating will leave a metallic silver lining. On my car the POR has not picked up any gas discoloration after 4 years. The Red-Kote will obviously look different. The Kreme coating will go on white and quickly become orange/amber in color.
I had lots of debris in my tank. It was clogging my fuel line and causing my TR6 to stall.
I pulled it out and sent it to https://www.gastankrenu.com/
Its guaranteed for life. They did an excellent job, although it probably wasn't the cheapest alternative. $250 if I recall.
I pulled it out and sent it to https://www.gastankrenu.com/
Its guaranteed for life. They did an excellent job, although it probably wasn't the cheapest alternative. $250 if I recall.
Brosky
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Yes.
First the tank must be completely cleaned inside and drained of all cleaner. Then it can be etched and COMPLETELY dried again.
Then it can be sealed from the outside and sandblasted.
Then it can be powder PRIMED and then powder COATED. My guy at Cape Cod Powder Coating recommends these steps.
After the finish powder coating is baked on, every opening but one must be sealed. The inner coating is then applied and the tank is turned over (after resealing again) and over to insure a good coating inside. Then the excess is drained out of the major opening and it can be baked or air dried to seal for several days. The applications directions must be followed regarding baking or heating the inner coating and I would insure that the bottom outlet is clearly open at this time.
First the tank must be completely cleaned inside and drained of all cleaner. Then it can be etched and COMPLETELY dried again.
Then it can be sealed from the outside and sandblasted.
Then it can be powder PRIMED and then powder COATED. My guy at Cape Cod Powder Coating recommends these steps.
After the finish powder coating is baked on, every opening but one must be sealed. The inner coating is then applied and the tank is turned over (after resealing again) and over to insure a good coating inside. Then the excess is drained out of the major opening and it can be baked or air dried to seal for several days. The applications directions must be followed regarding baking or heating the inner coating and I would insure that the bottom outlet is clearly open at this time.
Brosky
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Mine will, but most won't. That's why I emailed the guy in Greensburg, PA about the in and out sealing. That's ALL they do for a living. The PC was just an idea of mine. The fact that the tank is never seen, the money is better spent on a sealer with a lifetime warranty.
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I keep thinkin': "Fuel cell" here.
Yeah, I understand the capacity, originality, modifications stuff.... I just think if it will cure some issues with delivery and allow a retrofit of the "original" later if desired I'd fit up a cell and drive th' snot outta it.
Yeah, I understand the capacity, originality, modifications stuff.... I just think if it will cure some issues with delivery and allow a retrofit of the "original" later if desired I'd fit up a cell and drive th' snot outta it.