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2savage4you

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Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« on: November 25, 2007, 01:33:01 PM »
do any of you guys seal your tanks?  I just spent the last two days sanding my saddle tanks and man were they nasty. I thought i would get a can of clearcoat or something and spray them so they will be easier to keep clean ???
Or is there  something else i can use, or something that you use?


Whats the secret?


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« Last Edit: November 25, 2007, 03:50:42 PM by 2savage4you »
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82daytona

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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2007, 02:15:42 PM »
i use 3 flowers  ;D

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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2007, 03:34:44 PM »
i use 3 flowers  ;D

Now THAT'S funny!!!!
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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2007, 11:08:31 AM »
Maybe a clear powder coating will be best.


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Brad @ SCJB

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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2007, 11:10:38 AM »
take it to a radiator shop.
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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2007, 11:16:42 AM »
take it to a radiator shop.

Ok we got plenty of them, what do i ask for ???

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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2007, 11:20:33 AM »
Ok we got plenty of them, what do i ask for ???

2sav

Just call them up and see if they seal tanks....I am sure they get those kinda requests all the time in that area.

Also, you can check with your local auto parts store (pep boys) and see if they sell a do-it-yourself kit. I think i read on here somewhere that they have such thing.
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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2007, 11:26:58 AM »
Pep Boys ;D  Who's that, this is Bullhead were lucky we even got a Kmart.  J/K

Thanks, i  have been doing some searching online aint found chit. So im thinking just keep sanding till all the grooves are gone and then  the dirt wont have a place to get trapped in. ( Spun aluminum)  And then maybe just polish them ;)


Great two more days of sanding.

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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2007, 11:34:20 AM »
Thanks, i  have been doing some searching online aint found chit.

you didnt look hard enough...

The makers of POR-15 (awesome stuff btw) make a fuel tank sealer...

http://www.imperialrestoration.com/products.php?category=14



scroll down to the second product....they even have instructions.
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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2007, 11:46:36 AM »
you didnt look hard enough...

they even have instructions.


I love it ;D Thats funny. but im talking about the outside of the tank

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Brad @ SCJB

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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2007, 12:04:39 PM »
oh the inside.....  ???

either polish them or just get some clear coat paint. There is no 'outside of the tank sealer'....

try this

http://gordsaluminumpolish.com/

looks like they use it on semi truck fuel tanks and big tanker trucks all the time
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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2007, 12:12:18 PM »
The best thing I have found, is hide them behind the upholstery  ;D
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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2007, 01:08:48 PM »
The best thing I have found, is hide them behind the upholstery  ;D


But thats cheating ;D

I will just get some clearcoat paint and be done with it! >:D

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Re: Sealing aluminum fuel tanks
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2007, 09:39:43 PM »
I have to say, and not to put Gords Polish in less light, but...
The oxidation on aluminum is easily taken care of by Acids. Thats all thats involved in the science of metal.
We sell a product that for guys with rigs just pray on, hose off and the aluminum looks like it was just polished.
Whats the secret?  Ethylene glycol, Phosphoric acid and Ammonuim Bifuoride, and water, nothing else. it eats
away at the oxidation and leaves the shinny metal behind.
The best part is, your not working your ass off. Now to get it to a high mirror, polish it, but clear coat will not
stick well to smooth surfaces so.... 
you can either:   1) polish all the time,
                        2) use chemicals,
                        3) or etch and clearcoat.
heres a link for one of the acid based products out there, just click on the aluminum trailer cleaners, theres a few to choose from.
http://www.lyndist.com/acidcleaners.html

not for everyone, but it might make someones life easier  ;)

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