Cleaning inside a fuel tank - Type 1

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 28 Jan 2007, 7:36 am

#567789

I've been getting all the misc parts degreased and ready for powder coating on our 67 rebuild..

The fuel tank had a fair amount of crud inside.. I've washed out with degreaser the best I can but there is still a bit of deposit (inc some rust)..

What would be the best way to remove (or minimise) the remaining deposit in the fuel tank? Or should I bother as I'm guessing most cars would have a bit..

Would some acid work? If so what type..

66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 28 Jan 2007, 8:46 am

#567807

Put some chain, coarse washed gravel, or old nuts and bolts in it and shake it round and round and that will remove any scaly rust. Damo.

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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 28 Jan 2007, 11:17 am

#567836

Sounds good

aintgotitmusthaveit Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 29 Jan 2007, 10:01 pm

#568237

There is a product called POR 15 that I bought for my tank. It worked great. 3 part process that ends wit an epoxy membrane that seals the tank. Alternatively you can take it to a paint stripper that will strip the inside for about 40 dollars! Then you have to finish it off

62ragtop Officially Full-On Dubber

269 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 29 Jan 2007, 11:43 pm

#568261

Or go to bunnings and get rust convertor and rinse it off, read the instructions on the bottle! It works well with mine.