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Title: Petrol Tank Sealant
Post by: A10 JWO on 15.05. 2020 15:52

I have used POR15 in the past and found it fine. I have another project that has a couple of pin holes near the bottom weld. I appreciate that it can take 96 hours to cure once treated, but is it possible to build up more than one layer before or after curing. Thank you.

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Sealant
Post by: Seabee on 15.05. 2020 18:34

I really like the Caswell plating product. I did my SR tank 20 years ago and keep ethanol laced gas in it. It has performed excellently. It goes on fairly thick.

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Sealant
Post by: muskrat on 15.05. 2020 21:25

G'day JWO
Taken from POR15 web page https://www.por15.com/POR-15-Technical-Information_ep_62.html  "Apply second coat when first coat is dry to touch with slight "finger-drag" remaining. "
Cheers

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Sealant
Post by: A10 JWO on 15.05. 2020 22:24

Hi Muskrat. Very useful, I threw the old tin away and could not remember my options. Keep safe and thank you.

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Sealant
Post by: Joolstacho on 16.05. 2020 00:16

You could always do it properly and solder the pin holes...

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Sealant
Post by: A10 JWO on 16.05. 2020 11:11

Problem I have is the welded seam is also sweating and the seam is only 3mm wide, can't get in there to solder it. Appreciate all replies.

Title: Re: Petrol Tank Sealant
Post by: berger on 16.05. 2020 11:35

do you appreciate this one *bright idea*, shrink wrap the tank *lol* *lol*  *bash*