I have a small 2-3 gallon metal gas tank that goes with a Miller
Welder and Onan engine. The tank was empty for many years and
the inside has/had rust in it.
I cleaned the varnish out first then tried various liquids to handle the
rust. I finally put a cup of gas in the tank along with about 45 steel
nuts. I shook it around for about and hour until it cleaned up pretty
well. Flushed with gas and denatured alcohol to get the rust residue
out.
I then took about a cup or so of Klein Strip Concrete and Metal Prep
and poured it in the tank and rolled it around to cover all surfaces . It
is suppose to remove the rust and prevent the rust from returning. I
had used this previously on a little yard trailer and it seemed to work.
On that project I just painted it on and then after a day wire brushed it
off and painted the surface.
On this project you can only pour the metal prep into the tank and roll
it around to cover all surfaces and pour the excess out. So now I am
wondering what will Happen when I put gas back in the tank.
chemical reaction? Thoughts?
Welder and Onan engine. The tank was empty for many years and
the inside has/had rust in it.
I cleaned the varnish out first then tried various liquids to handle the
rust. I finally put a cup of gas in the tank along with about 45 steel
nuts. I shook it around for about and hour until it cleaned up pretty
well. Flushed with gas and denatured alcohol to get the rust residue
out.
I then took about a cup or so of Klein Strip Concrete and Metal Prep
and poured it in the tank and rolled it around to cover all surfaces . It
is suppose to remove the rust and prevent the rust from returning. I
had used this previously on a little yard trailer and it seemed to work.
On that project I just painted it on and then after a day wire brushed it
off and painted the surface.
On this project you can only pour the metal prep into the tank and roll
it around to cover all surfaces and pour the excess out. So now I am
wondering what will Happen when I put gas back in the tank.
chemical reaction? Thoughts?