Rust on Fuel Tank
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YES...I like POR-15. I follow the directions and have not had a problem....AND...for those who complain about POR-15 lets me that know nothing about what causes RUST. Do these people not understand that ANY coating that is applied over a ferrous metal will RUST if the metal is exposed to the environment via a scratch or chip....and it does not matter what coating is on it. IN time...the rust will gain momentum and begin to lift any coating off. Even the galvanized coating on a new fence will rust in time once the coating is exposed to the elements. Chrome will allow rust to develop if chipped of or deeply scratched.
For those who do not know this.....the THREE components that cause rust. BARE FERROUS STEEL(iron).....MOISTURE....and AIR. Take any ONE of the three away and you will not have rust.
DUB
For those who do not know this.....the THREE components that cause rust. BARE FERROUS STEEL(iron).....MOISTURE....and AIR. Take any ONE of the three away and you will not have rust.
DUB
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Condo, Found a product this afternoon called "Triple Thick Glaze" made by RUST-OLEUM. A auto paint shop I know of has used this product. Going to give it a try... thanks for the info.. Droop
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I will write this....and I am sure many of you will agree. The 'tricks' we all have found to keep our Corvettes in presentable condition often times can surprise us and actually work....and there is NO magical mixture that will make it so a part will NEVER have to be revisited and reconditioned again...some do come close though. In time...everything will fail. All 'we' can do is the best we can.
"Droop"...Give some feedback on that 'Triple Thick Glaze'..I would like to know how well it works and lasts in time and how it looks when applied. I often times get concerned when it is a glossy finish that 'just does not look right'....on some parts.
DUB
"Droop"...Give some feedback on that 'Triple Thick Glaze'..I would like to know how well it works and lasts in time and how it looks when applied. I often times get concerned when it is a glossy finish that 'just does not look right'....on some parts.
DUB
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I will write this....and I am sure many of you will agree. The 'tricks' we all have found to keep our Corvettes in presentable condition often times can surprise us and actually work....and there is NO magical mixture that will make it so a part will NEVER have to be revisited and reconditioned again...some do come close though. In time...everything will fail. All 'we' can do is the best we can.
"Droop"...Give some feedback on that 'Triple Thick Glaze'..I would like to know how well it works and lasts in time and how it looks when applied. I often times get concerned when it is a glossy finish that 'just does not look right'....on some parts.
DUB
"Droop"...Give some feedback on that 'Triple Thick Glaze'..I would like to know how well it works and lasts in time and how it looks when applied. I often times get concerned when it is a glossy finish that 'just does not look right'....on some parts.
DUB
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for what it is worth...if leaving it outside in the rain and sun....I would apply a light coat of grease on the inside of the holes where your U-joints go...so they do not begin to rust up....and it can be easily wiped out when you put the U-joints in...if they are not already in.DUB
Last edited by DUB; Jun 19, 2015 at 07:07 PM.
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for what it is worth...if leaving ti outside in the rain and sun....I would apply a light coat of grease on the inside of the holes where your U-joints go...so they do not begin to rust up....and it can be easily wiped out when you put the U-joints in...if they are not already in.DUB
