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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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I am installing a new tank in my 72 convertible. Any problems with painting it before it goes in?
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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I cleared mine,guess it's ok
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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I installed a new repro Quanta tank in my 68. I used an Eastwood paint that had approximately the same appearance of the new plating on the repro tank. Silver Cad??

I figured the paint would protect the tank external surfaces longer. I even thought about coating the interior with one of those tank sealers, but I didn't. For the idea of coating the interior, the concept of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it won out."
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I roughed mine up with steel wool - -then shot it with a thin primer and then krylon . . .looked great, easy to keep clean and I guess I was the only one that really appreciated it . . .but it looked good !
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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I put POR-15 Metal Mask on mine...it looks like bare metal but it's not.

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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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I used cold galvanizing compound on mine before spraying with silver aluminum. Looks good and will never rust from the outside again.
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