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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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HI all, what's everyone using to paint/coat outside of gas tank?
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I used Eastwood tank refinishing kt. Comes with rust converter and a can of tank tone which is a zinc rich silver color. Came out pretty good.


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I know the 'weld-thru' primers are super high in zinc and are silver and cover lightening quick...just as an option.

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I used Seymour 16-055 Alumi Blast. About $11 on Amazon.
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Crystal Drano on the inside to clean out the old gas/tar etc. Put the water in the tank first, then the Drano..it off-gasses hydrogen so do it outside. OSPHO inside and outside to neutralize the rust...rinse/dry. Brush off the white Phosphor residue with a scotchbrite pad or wheel depending on how much there is. Two part Urethane from an automotive paint store to seal it...can be brushed on if you don't want a shiny finish. Two part urethane topcoat in the color of your choice from the same paint store, again, brush if you're not concerned with the finish quality.

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