when one buys a new gas tank is it ok to install and just add gas or is there some type of coating on inside that needs to be removed. if so what chemical will clean it.
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when one buys a new gas tank is it ok to install and just add gas or is there some type of coating on inside that needs to be removed. if so what chemical will clean it.
I've got a new large capacity Brazilian one from CIP-1 sitting empty in garage - does not appear to have any kind of coating. Tempted to coat it with the KBS sealer just because new gas with ethanol tends to attract water and hence rust. They have a striper to remove any old coatings. Good question!
That should be a question for the company that built the darn thing I am thinking :-0.. Have you trying reaching them for insight or input?
I plan to use the epoxy coating from Caswell on my new old tank.
Take it to your local radiator shop. They have the proper sealer/coating for your tank.
Many of the replacement tanks are internally coated with cosmoline. They should be steam cleaned by a radiator shop before using or adding a protective coating.