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tan36 Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#989647
After options on the best way to restore my bug's fuel tank, have it sandblasted then powder coated or use the POR15 fuel kit? Or any other way to do it. 😎

68BUS Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#989654
After a lot of research I have chosen to use the por15 kit inside and paint outside.
I am also ditching the VDO fuel sender for a universal one from Speedhut as I have too many VDO senders that don't work.
1966 Aussie 11 Window

oldturtle22 Officially Full-On Dubber

267 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·

#989666
Ive used in the past the POR15 fuel tank restoration kit on aftermarket 4 wd fuel tanks that have corroded inside, and it seems to work well in sealing the inside of the tank

Governor Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#989682
Ive used KBS on bike tanks with great results

tan36 Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#989720
I was planing on using the POR15 kit for ages but then read about it peeling inside on a few forums, so that made me rethink it. Thanks for the info will look into the other one.

68BUS Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#989727
It is a 4 step process that has to be done at certain time intervals and has to be dried really well.
It could be possible that the jobs that had it flake were not done correctly?
1966 Aussie 11 Window

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#989733
It depends on what you find after the sand blasting

I did my tank a few years ago and it was better to cut a section out and weld in new steel

The Por15 is good but new STEEL is better if it has heaps of pin holes
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#989773
I will refrain from my opinion as they generally lead to derision and personal attacks
Keeping it real !

68BUS Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#989819
Technically you just provided your opinion. Just not on the same topic as what was being discussed. 😂
1966 Aussie 11 Window

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#992621
I looked at restoring my tank but in the end bought a repro Wolfsburg West one from Das Resto. New steel, fits and works. I figured it was better than an old rusty tank with a new coating inside. If your tank needs welding before the internal coating, you may find it doesn't cost much more for the repro, as welding a tank is a bit involved as I understand.
Cheers..Wayne

Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·

#994163
68BUS wrote:It is a 4 step process that has to be done at certain time intervals and has to be dried really well.
It could be possible that the jobs that had it flake were not done correctly?
Good chance!

bugmaniaar Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·

#994175
Haven't done a vw tank,but did a motorcycle tank with por15,so far so good....amazing how hard that stuff is.