I just got my 2009 Rocker C gas tank returned from the powdercoat shop (along with a bunch of other parts). They did a nice job of preventing sand from entering the gas tank when sandblasting the old paint off, but I noticed some light dust is visible inside the tank. I can run my fingers along the bottom of the tank and don't feel any sand granules, but can just see a light layer of dust inside. Question: What's the best way to make sure the inside of my tank is nice and clean before I begin to reassemble the fuel pump and gauge and put it back on my Rocker and fire her up?

 

Tack cloth.

 

Air hose. Get it all up in there .

 

Thanks for the replies! I'll give the air hose at my local gas station first crack at blowing the stuff out of the tank, and will follow-up with the Tack Cloth. Hope it works!

 

I didn't even know what a tack cloth is man ! So every day is a school day right Google and all .
Do those things and if you're still worried about it flaking/rusting in there used to be a two pack of stuff ya mix up and coat the inside of the tank with , I did it with an old Shovel Widey and it worked.
Cheers HTH.

 

Put a little gas in the tank, slosh it around a bit then pour it out. Repeat until the gas comes out with no particulates!

 

I was going to suggest this but thought I'd stay on the safe side.

 

I agree, rinse it out with fresh gasoline.

 

As long as there is no sparks or open flame it is safe. Plus now would be a good time to put in a tank sealer to prevent future rust.

 

Go to aircraft supply store and get aircraft tank sealer, works great.