RGS fuel tank rusty internal.

I have used a few painters and instruct them to use Tank Cure.
I heard it's the only tank sealant that has a special solvent to remove it if required.

http://www.tankcure.nl/Engels/indexuk.html
 
Recently did mine with POR 15 de-greaser followed by rust prep. Fairly easy job, removed taps and fuel gauge sender and plugged the holes. I did mine on sunny days and set the tank in the sun for a couple of days between preps to make sure it was completely dry.

Jim
 
Grant said:
I have used a few painters and instruct them to use Tank Cure.
I heard it's the only tank sealant that has a special solvent to remove it if required.

http://www.tankcure.nl/Engels/indexuk.html
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Hi Grant,

when using tank cure, do you need also other procedures previously to remove rust? (a part of some chain or nuts to remove the biggest parts) or their rust removal does the job already?

Regards
Miguel
 
Let's start a tank sealer thread.
Unless the tank is about to rust through or is already holed, I'd advise against using tank sealer, it complicates repair of the slightest dent no end.

Paul
 
Miguel, the kit has 4 items.
tank cleaner
rust remover
2 pack sealant

I like it because it has been on my tank for over 10 years without giving any issues and they can supply solvent to remove it if required. I can't think of any other sealant that can be done to.

Depending how badly corroded the inside is, it may be wise to try the shake with nuts/screws inside trick too.
Someone also suggested wrapping it in a protective blanket and putting it inside a cement mixer so it automatically rotates.
 
Grant said:
Miguel, the kit has 4 items.
tank cleaner
rust remover
2 pack sealant

I like it because it has been on my tank for over 10 years without giving any issues and they can supply solvent to remove it if required. I can't think of any other sealant that can be done to.

Depending how badly corroded the inside is, it may be wise to try the shake with nuts/screws inside trick too.
Someone also suggested wrapping it in a protective blanket and putting it inside a cement mixer so it automatically rotates.
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Hi Grant,

I have tank cure in my other tanks, my painter did use it a lot, but this time I wanted to do it myself, to try to reduce costs of restoration... I did the shaking with a chain, I thought it would be easier to take out, it removed the rough part, but still looks a bit brown. My plan is to blast the outside to check if there is any hole, repeat process with the chain, cover any possible hole with tape and do the tank cure steps. If all goes good, it will go to the painter afterwards.

thanks,
Miguel
 
Grant said:
Someone also suggested wrapping it in a protective blanket and putting it inside a cement mixer so it automatically rotates.
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Or in the dryer or washer at the local laundromat ... like the ones for Felicity Kendall's underwear? (courtesy of The Young Ones  :D)
 
My tank was pretty knarly. Took several hours rotating in a tumbler with a kilo of drywall screws.
Wrapped in copious amount of plastic wrap and blankets. Pressure washed. dried thoroughly. Por15 sealer.
Dried several days. Worked out great.
 
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