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The Fuel Tank: Cleaning Out Metallic Paint Looking Stuff

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by leflor, Jul 11, 2007.

  1. leflor

    leflor New Member

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    I know there have been previous posts of this but, my tank is lined with a metallic paint. It's chunky, and gasoline is caustic so it caused me carbs to get clogged (which is a work in progress), just wondering how can I flush the tank? Will electrolysis work or is that only for rust? And if I need solvents or chemicals where can I get those?
     
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    Jim_Vess Member

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    It sounds like the PO or someone tried to coat the tank before and messed it up.

    You should be able to get it out with a paint stripper.

    Check out: http://www.kbs-coatings.com/GS-Tank-Sealer-Info.aspx for more info on how to clean out your tank.

    This was the system I used to clean, derust and seal the tank on my Seca.
     
    Jim_Vess, Jul 13, 2007
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