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davisshannon
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:39 pm    Post subject: Fuel Tank Refurb Reply with quote

While I’m doing my front beam and brakes I figured I’d start refurbing my fuel tank while it’s out. Paint stripper worked a little bit on spots, so I’m going to get the wire wheels out to strip the rest.

Looking at maybe going polished and sealed bare metal as opposed to black.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:42 am    Post subject: Re: Fuel Tank Refurb Reply with quote

I didn't know the filler neck was on the driver's side in Commonwealth countries.

I would do a quick wire brush to get the loose pieces off the bottom and spray it with truck bed liner. Then clean up the top of the tank and paint it satin black.
Good luck, whatever you do!
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:32 am    Post subject: Re: Fuel Tank Refurb Reply with quote

Suggest you seal the inside while your at it. Por-15 has a product that works well. have fun.
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