Jack Worstell Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Is there is a sealant/coating for the interior of gas tanks that really works......ie it won't eventually peel off and plug up fuel lines/fuel pumps etc ?? Jack Worstell jlwmaster@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Check out Caswell Plating. I have used their sealer and so far I like. caswellplating.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS VEGAS DAVE Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Once the tank is cleaned out I see no need for a sealer, the tanks lasted for over 50 years without them , why bother and take the risk of the stuff coming off in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) https://www.amazon.com/Red-Kote-Quart-Sealer-Diesel/dp/B009X0JOSM I had my speedster tank tinned at a local company that re-tins pots and pans for local eateries... They immersed it in molten tin after acid treating. It will never peel or rust, but is more expensive to do. Edited January 2, 2017 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob duffer Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) I had the same problem with my tank for my 34 Buick . Got it back from being sealed and it pealed off. I got a new one from tanksinc.com for 150.00 A lot better way to go....in my opinion. They have pretty much everything . Edited January 2, 2017 by bob duffer (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) I had the tank for my truck dipped in hot molten zinc. No more rust or peeling any more. Edited January 3, 2017 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 22Coupe Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Jack, . I had the tank done on my '22 by Gas Tank Renu. After removing rust inside there were pin holes. So, I had Renu seal it. They sandblast the tank inside and out. Then coat it inside and out. They have a lifetime warranty or as long as you own the car. It is not cheap. Usually runs about $300 to $350. But, I am happy with the finished product and it has been about 3 and a half years since it was done. Hope this was of help. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janousek Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I also recommend the Caswell Sealer. It's 2part epoxy and is really thick. Short time frame to get it in and sloshed around though. That is the downfall. A lot of the regular sealers are too thin. I'd also never seal a tank that hasn't been acid dipped. Your wasting your time if it isn't completely clean inside. Those "kits" to clean the tank yourself are sketchy. I buy a new tank or make one whenever the budget allows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS VEGAS DAVE Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I have never had good luck with motorcycle tanks and the coatings, they usually start breaking down. The molten tin coating sounds good to me but I've never seen it. I never have a problem with a tank once I have it cleaned even if I leave it alone. I live in Las Vegas and we don't have much humidity so maybe thats the reason, also I keep my tanks pretty full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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