Why did you seal it? I thought one of those chemicals that cleans rust was all was needed and then the tank could be used like normal again, without sealing itSo I sealed my tank earlier this year with the POR15 kit. Followed the instructions to a T. Today when I went out to start the bike up I looked into the tank to find that the sealer has let go. I knew I should have just replaced the tank. Lesson learned.
It sat for years without gas in it. A few years back I treated it with muriatic acid. It took all the rust out but it came back. This time I used the sealer kit. I read reviews and it seemed like a 50/50 chance on if it would work or not. Turns out I was in the second 50! LolWhy did you seal it? I thought one of those chemicals that cleans rust was all was needed and then the tank could be used like normal again, without sealing it
There is a lot of products out there that can be used. I know I always see posts about them on the ADVrider forums with guys bringing old vintage bikes back to life. Not sure if you could try something else after putting that sealant on it.It sat for years without gas in it. A few years back I treated it with muriatic acid. It took all the rust out but it came back. This time I used the sealer kit. I read reviews and it seemed like a 50/50 chance on if it would work or not. Turns out I was in the second 50! Lol
Yeah it might be harder to get the sealer out than it’s worth.There is a lot of products out there that can be used. I know I always see posts about them on the ADVrider forums with guys bringing old vintage bikes back to life. Not sure if you could try something else after putting that sealant on it.
I wouldn’t. Mine sat without gas and it’s ruined. As long as their is gas in it, it won’t rust.General question- Is it better to store a tank (long long term) without gas in it...and dry it out completely??
There was gas in it when it was parked. Fuel cap was on. Fuel evaporated over time and rust took over.
Coated tanks always fail at some time in the future .
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