petrol tank

[silk violet]

hi there i have just bought myself a brand new petrol tank and wanted some advice on protecting it...??? should i use stone chip, or black galvanising spray paint or hammerite brush paint...?? any advice would be appreciated... cheers

[Novasport]

New tanks should be galvanised. Stone chip would look cack, as would hand painting it. Spray Hammerite would be OK

[dgbnova#1]

Hot dip galvanised all the way then powder coated would be and is what I'm doing with mine, all plastics and protection need to be removed first

[Benn]

Powder coated. Be the best way.

[Novasport]

Hot dip galvanizing may warp the tank though

[vx kev]

Heres what a powdercoated tank looks like.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2013-03-30171101.jpg (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/TurboKev_2006/media/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2013-03-30171101.jpg.html)
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m112/TurboKev_2006/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2013-03-30171135-1.jpg (http://s102.photobucket.com/user/TurboKev_2006/media/Nova%20Project%2007%20-%2009/2013-03-30171135-1.jpg.html)

[silk violet]

looks really nice mate how much did you pay to get it done...?? as i would maybe looking to get mine powder coated aswell if cheap enough..

[dgbnova#1]

Hot dip galvanizing may warp the tank though

Yes sorry ment Electrogalvanized it ives a bright smooth finish. Powder coating is good but will chip and rust. If you plate it them powder coat it's going to have a longer life.

[silk violet]

sounds good but how expensive is it....??? im on a budget and dont wanna start spending ridiculous amounts of money but still want to reduce the rust remedy as much as i can...???

[vx kev]

looks really nice mate how much did you pay to get it done...?? as i would maybe looking to get mine powder coated aswell if cheap enough..

Not sure really as it was with a collection of parts I had done. I'd imagine it was in the region of £30 - £40 when I split the pricing down with the other stuff!

[mowgli]

use several coats of good exterior metal paint, dulux or diy store own brand.