Re: [MV] Cleaning a Gas tank from rust ideas?

From: Carl & Kathy Cundy (mistymtn@gwtc.net)
Date: Mon Jul 11 2005 - 11:54:15 PDT


Hello --- My son has used POR-15 on most of my BADLY rusted fuel tanks for
my dueces. I'm impressed!
(NOTE) We started out @ the carwash & used vinegar to do the initial
cleaning.
http://www.por15.com/

ALSO-- I haven't researched these articles yet(A little above my head) they
might help for body & tank rust.

FILE 9: METAL CONSERVATION: PRELIMINARY STEPS

http://nautarch.tamu.edu/class/anth605/File9.htm

FILE 10A: IRON CONSERVATION PART I:
INTRODUCTION AND EQUIPMENT

http://nautarch.tamu.edu/class/anth605/File10a.htm

FILE 10B: IRON CONSERVATION PART II:
EXPERIMENTAL VARIABLES AND FINAL STEPS
http://nautarch.tamu.edu/class/anth605/File10b.htm

GOOD LUCK.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Cliff S" <mtnbikinssgt@hotmail.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 2:32 PM
Subject: [MV] Cleaning a Gas tank from rust ideas?

> Does anyone have a tried and true way to clean a gas tank from rust?
>
> Using lyme mix? Muratic (pool) acid? Gravel sloshed around? I know
> about the coating stuff, but you have to get it clean before using such
> coatings.
>
> Any tried and true ways that have worked for you all?
>
>
>
> Cliff Smith
> SSgt USMC
>
> M880 (4 sale)
> M274A5
> 6K GenSet
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