I cleaned and resealed my car's tank *several* years ago with a POR-15 product and the sealant hasn't peeled or disintegrated yet. The makers of POR-15 make a kit specifically designed for this purpose, or you can buy everything you need separately. Once you start using POR-15 products, you'll likely want to continue using them. Because of this, I advise purchasing everything you need separately and buying a larger container of the etching agent -- Metal Ready (it actually comes in handy for prepping other projects as well). The instructions are available online.
www.por15.com The "kit" will work for one tank up to 25 US gallons in size, and since our tanks are closer to 10 or 11, the kit will do two complete tanks. I know this because I carefully measured off exactly half of the 1 quart container prior to doing my own tank and I still had enough to properly slosh around inside the tank and end up with an excess amount during drainage. I ended up selling the other half-quart to another listee very shortly afterwards (the stuff *does* have a shelf life once opened). -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 15, 2007 2:56 PM To: Vintage VW; Karmann Ghia Club Subject: [vintagvw] cleaning and/or sealing a gas tank? Hello all, Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with cleaning and/or sealing a gas tank? I don't think the tank needs any repairs. My only experience was having a radiator shop perform this on my Truck (20 gallon tank) and it costing over $100.00. I understand there's cleaner/sealer sold for home use but would like to hear of experiences with this. Thanks, Brian _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
