cleaning up a petrol tank

[jimbob-mcgrew]

I was thinking of a quick job. - hitting it with some rust converter, and then a coat of stonechip.

would that be ok ? .. or will it be a half assed job that wont last ?

[dgbnova#1]

Prep prep prep all the way sloppy mc-grew

[TWAG]

For the price of a new tank it's not worth the hassle IMO

[Scottcooper85]

Get a wire wheel on the grinder should get it back to clean metal in no time.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

Get a wire wheel on the grinder should get it back to clean metal in no time.

thought that mighta been too harsh, but will give it a go. cheers :thumb:

[Novasport]

Make sure you drain it and vent it well for a few days before you wire brush it. Petrol vapours and stray sparks are not good.

[Edd]

For the price of a new tank it's not worth the hassle IMO
:thumb:

Totally agree

[dgbnova#1]

http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w535/dgbnova1/75229AB9-4B46-4F6F-98C7-601BC2415C6B_zpsi6lacptc.jpg (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/dgbnova1/media/75229AB9-4B46-4F6F-98C7-601BC2415C6B_zpsi6lacptc.jpg.html)

that's with a wire twist grinder disk and if it's to much for the tank chances are it better to find out now instead of later

[Andy]

again for a new tank.
price up vs cost of knotted wheel,paints etc and time.
utterly false economy

[jimbob-mcgrew]

Make sure you drain it and vent it well for a few days before you wire brush it. Petrol vapours and stray sparks are not good.

very good point !

[BRoadGhost]

Bin it & by an alloy item