corrosion in fuel tank

oldnslo Seriously Crusin Dubber

162 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 29 Jul 2008, 6:30 pm

#660743

while doing the resto on my 56 beetle had the fuel tank sitting around.Even though it was sealed, After painting it and removing the coke bottle bottom i had duct taped around filler neck I noticed bits of surface rust forming around inside. Anyone know of what i can do about this?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2008, 7:05 pm

#660749

apply rust converter n se if you get any holes then it will require a bigger repair

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oldnslo Seriously Crusin Dubber

162 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 29 Jul 2008, 7:31 pm

#660758

no holes definetly thin layer of surface rust

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 29 Jul 2008, 7:56 pm

#660769

I've seen in a UK magazine 'Practical Classics' they use stuff called a slosh coat for the insides of fuel tanks (obviously you pour it in and slosh it about😎). If anyone on this site knows of this stuff or a brand name it would be very handy

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jul 2008, 7:49 am

#660833

You could also fill up the tank with some nuts n bolts and a little kero or petrol

then slosh shake it around to remove the surface wash n flush out to remove any rust particles

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Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 30 Jul 2008, 9:50 am

#660850

vw54 wrote:You could also fill up the tank with some nuts n bolts and a little kero or petrol

then slosh shake it around to remove the surface wash n flush out to remove any rust particles

i did this with my tank. Worked quite well. You can also just use some chain. Anything that will scrap off the surface rust flakey bits.

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