gas tank resto

[oldbug]

I am restoring a 57 gas tank. I have heard of a cleaning method that
radiator shops can do to the inside of the tank. does anyone know what
that is called
Thanks Ed

[UncleBob]

Boiling.
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[gophercat]

You can also do it yourself with a resto kit if you want to go that way as well. Usually costs about $45-50 dollars for the kit.

[Glenn]

Here's how i did the tank in my 74.

http://www.glenn-ring.com/tech/gas_tank_resto.htm
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[Major Woody]

Quart of muriatic acid in a gallon of water, and toss in a length of heavy old chain. Seal openings, wear skin and eye protection, and shake. Drink beer, shake, and repeat. Dump onto bitchy old neighbor's lawn in middle of night. Rinse and coat with rust converter like Picklex, and then the POR protective coating.

[oldbug]

Thanks for all the help guys think i will try the boiling and por15
ed

[FL_VERT]

I just looked at the kit.... I Just bought a new tank instead and a whole lot less work on my part..

$70.00 Radiator Shop
$65.00+ Por 15 kit plus shipping
$80.00 New Tank

If I was to restore a tank I would have it chemically dipped, Galavanized, powdercoated/or Painted, Sealed inside.......

[Saggs]

where do we dump the muriatic concoction if we don't have a bitchy old neighbor near by? Is it good for the finless browns in the storm drains? Is the POR 15 coating inside a permanent fix?

[Major Woody]

Dump it into a plastic pail. Neutralize it by stirring in a box of baking soda. Then flush it down the toilet.

Replacement tanks are a good option if they are available. There is no replacement tank available for my car, plus I just like the idea of reusing as much of the original car as possible.

The POR coating (it is not POR-15 which is a rust converter and encapsulator) is advertised as a permanent coating. I have never heard any stories of it failing.

I think the radiator shop trip is unnecessary. Any real man has chain in his garage and a few cans of beer. Just go buy yourself some $5 acid and go for it.

[Glenn]

Before restoring my tank, i purchased a replament tank. The metal was alot thinner, the hose fittings didn't lineup correctly and i didn't like the MADE IN BRAZIL that was stamped into the metal on top.

And after that you should still coat the inside and paint the outside.

I had mine boiled ($30), then powder painted it and finally used the POR Gas Tank Sealant.

It should be good for many years... more than a Brazilian replacement tank.
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[Saggs]

thanks for the acid tip, Ive got a crusty old tank in a 56 oval I'm restoring and the $5.00 for chemical and $10.00 for beer is a fun and educational alternative.

[6d7vdub]

There is a pretty informative article on this exact subject in Hot VWs January 04 edition.
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[spookymulder]

I use a product called Rusteco www.rusteco.com for cleaning the tank. I then use this product called Slushing Compound.available from www.mossmotors.com You pour it in, slush it around and pour out the excess. Let dry for 24 hours and use. It kicks ass, fills little rust pin holes and makes the inside look like brand new.

[orangebug60guy]

how long do gas tanks last?
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[Glenn]

[Major Woody]

My 56 has the original. They rust just like anything else made of steel. Tank wasn't too bad--car spent most of its life in California and I think the heat there kept the condensation in the tank down.