new fuel tank protection??

[thedondy]

good day, i`m in the process of replacing my old rusty and leaking fuel tank on my cav. i have a spank new one here and was just wondering what best to coat/paint it with? it has been painted grey from factory but wouldnt mind giving it something a bit extra
cheers steve

[dewismotorsport]

Give a coat of smooth hamerite and it'll last years longer

[Gaz86]

POR15 do an awesome range for tanks, even rusty ones can be brought back with their internal coating paint.

[thedondy]

thanks guys

[MSG]

I take it this is for external use only, not that one can get to inside the tank unless use a specially adapted spray nozzle, but is there any way one can use something to stop or prevent rust forming inside my Manta's 23 years old tank and without it effecting the petrol disolving it? or is it time to replace it?

[Gaz86]

I take it this is for external use only, not that one can get to inside the tank unless use a specially adapted spray nozzle, but is there any way one can use something to stop or prevent rust forming inside my Manta's 23 years old tank and without it effecting the petrol disolving it? or is it time to replace it?

POR15 do an in tank paint that pours in, you swirl it around getting a good coat then pour out the excess.

[MSG]

Thnaks Gaz. I will check it out on web how to go about getting it.

[Gaz86]

Frost do it

[thedondy]

went for the hamerite smooth black, its some stuff i`ll defo be using it again

[bunnymofo]

i would use red oxide primer then underseal

[Brian_S]

Just bolt it on! They last about 20 years!

[Grim Reaper]

I use under seal when I change them if they are metal tanks