cjrenick
Training Wheels
1972 CL350
Posts: 186
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Post by cjrenick on Jun 30, 2012 10:41:18 GMT -4
Just cleaned out my tank. For those that have never tried vinegar, it does a great job. Used cheap vinegar from walmart and let it sit for a couple days. It is drying right now and then I am going to apply Redkote. Could not find anybody locally that sold the POR15. Heard good things about the Redkote so I got that at O'Reillys.
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Post by tango911 on Jun 30, 2012 11:04:20 GMT -4
if it cleans it why coat it? Just put gas in it and ride  |
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Post by hogsausage on Jul 2, 2012 12:10:47 GMT -4
if it cleans it why coat it? Just put gas in it and ride I would agree. Get some good fuel filters and have at it. |
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Post by johnphan on May 8, 2014 14:20:03 GMT -4
Coatings will prevent future rust problems. Todays fuel (especially regular) contains alcohol that is a water magnet. Water + Air = Rust
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Post by triumph803 on May 9, 2014 23:44:42 GMT -4
the problem with coatings is since "gasoline" is a mix of different things,it is only a matter of time before something is added to pump gas that breaks down the coating and then you have a REAL problem.I've seen coated tanks that the carbs had what felt like they had glue on the slides and the inside of the tank felt the same way. At this point, fuel filters don't help. If your tank is now clean and not leaking,Tango and Hogsausage are right on target. Jack
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Post by leadkrm on May 10, 2014 9:55:34 GMT -4
I find a good soak in acid with a rinse of distilled water then a rinse with gasoline and finally a fill up with gasoline has worked best for me. Tank liners alway clog my return line on the back end of the tank. In extreme cases I'd say go ahead and use a liner but I'd just as quickly find a tank in better shape instead of use the coatings. It's just my opinion though. Maybe I just suck at applying the coatings! Haha
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