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Coatings for a new gas tank?? #1034746
07/18/11 12:40 AM
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Hi, I will be installing a new gas tank soon and was wondering what the best is way to keep it shinny and corrosion free. I think its a spectra brand.

Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: cudabitten] #1034747
07/18/11 11:48 AM
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This maybe another good use for RPM. Let the tank sit outside in the sun for awhile and brush on the RPM. Bring it back inside to let it cool.

Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: cudabitten] #1034748
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If it is a quality tank don't so anything. It will stay nice and all 'coatings" look un-natural.


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Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: MOPARMIKE69] #1034749
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If it is a quality tank don't so anything. It will stay nice and all 'coatings" look un-natural.






Spray some WD40 or some other protector on it, but don't use paint or coatings; looks cheap.


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Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: DPelletier] #1034750
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I agree with the above but RPM would be invisable once it's dry and would protect the tank.

Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: burdar] #1034751
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I agree with the above but RPM would be invisable once it's dry and would protect the tank.




Agreed: I'd lump the RPM in with "protectors" rather than coatings or paint which would change the appearance.

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Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: DPelletier] #1034752
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The new tank on my 71 Charger R/T is now 14 years old but looks like new without any coatings , just keep it dry in the winter.

Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #1034753
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Thanks Everyone.
Hey Darren, what is RPM? Where is it sold?
Thanks,
Chris.

Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: cudabitten] #1034754
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what is RPM? Where is it sold?







Contact Dave Walden at ECS for RPM

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Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: cudabitten] #1034755
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Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? [Re: CDN72SE] #1034756
10/07/11 07:29 PM
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Hi Guys,

I just thought I would share the 24 hour SALT TEST results from one of our RPM experiments. These parts will also be on display at SEMA for those who can make it to Vegas. If you plan on going, we hope you can stop by booth 24199 in the restoration marketplace and say hello.




Re: Coatings for a new gas tank?? #1034757
10/11/11 03:40 PM
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Hi Guys,

Here's an update after 5 days of numerous salt sprays.








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