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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Goldy on May 30, 2008, 05:28:33 PM

Title: Petrol tank sealant
Post by: Goldy on May 30, 2008, 05:28:33 PM
Has anyone experience of using petrol tank sealant for lining the inside. My tank is not damaged just has surface coating of  rust. but I am interested to know if it's worth doing.
Title: Re: Petrol tank sealant
Post by: BEAMA on May 31, 2008, 12:19:18 AM
 My tank was done in 1998, (it was weeping at the hand change mount under the tank) still no leaks or lifting of sealant. I used fine stone chippings ( fish tank gravel ) gave it a good shaking ( take out you petrol filters ! )and blew it out with an air line. Make sure its dry then seal it.
It worked for me  
Title: Re: Petrol tank sealant
Post by: Rex on June 01, 2008, 07:09:35 PM
Sealant's a last resort for me; I wouldn't do it for surface rust.
What's wrong with a handful of nuts, half a gallon of paraffin and arm-ache?
Title: Re: Petrol tank sealant
Post by: mondo on June 01, 2008, 11:26:50 PM
Ive used petseal twice now and i'ts been good for me although not just surface rust as both tanks were badly corroded