Tank sealing
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From: Kadena AB Japan
Tank sealing
Well since I am going to powder coat my tank and since it is the original 1997 tank I need to look into resealing it. The two main brands I know of are Kreem and POR-15. Does anyone have an opinion or either one, or maybe a better one that I don't know about
The POR-15 kit is really good
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/POI-FTRK/
but I've also had good results with this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900056-3/
Some ppl like Redkote but I've used it once and it failed. I had a clear inline fuel filter and after a while the glass bowl turned pinkish-red. That led me to believe the fuel was breaking down the sealer.
If your tank is already sealed (all stock tanks are from the factory) the adhesion may be compromised.
Also, I would suggest sealing it after powdercoating. It's more difficult this way but the prolonged high temp from the powdercoating process can reactivate the sealer causing it to release and pool up in the bottom of the tank.
Usually your local radiator repair shop can seal the tank for less than the price of a quality sealer "kit".
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/POI-FTRK/
but I've also had good results with this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900056-3/
Some ppl like Redkote but I've used it once and it failed. I had a clear inline fuel filter and after a while the glass bowl turned pinkish-red. That led me to believe the fuel was breaking down the sealer.
If your tank is already sealed (all stock tanks are from the factory) the adhesion may be compromised.
Also, I would suggest sealing it after powdercoating. It's more difficult this way but the prolonged high temp from the powdercoating process can reactivate the sealer causing it to release and pool up in the bottom of the tank.
Usually your local radiator repair shop can seal the tank for less than the price of a quality sealer "kit".
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 494
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From: Kadena AB Japan
The POR-15 kit is really good
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/POI-FTRK/
but I've also had good results with this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900056-3/
Some ppl like Redkote but I've used it once and it failed. I had a clear inline fuel filter and after a while the glass bowl turned pinkish-red. That led me to believe the fuel was breaking down the sealer.
If your tank is already sealed (all stock tanks are from the factory) the adhesion may be compromised.
Also, I would suggest sealing it after powdercoating. It's more difficult this way but the prolonged high temp from the powdercoating process can reactivate the sealer causing it to release and pool up in the bottom of the tank.
Usually your local radiator repair shop can seal the tank for less than the price of a quality sealer "kit".
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/POI-FTRK/
but I've also had good results with this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900056-3/
Some ppl like Redkote but I've used it once and it failed. I had a clear inline fuel filter and after a while the glass bowl turned pinkish-red. That led me to believe the fuel was breaking down the sealer.
If your tank is already sealed (all stock tanks are from the factory) the adhesion may be compromised.
Also, I would suggest sealing it after powdercoating. It's more difficult this way but the prolonged high temp from the powdercoating process can reactivate the sealer causing it to release and pool up in the bottom of the tank.
Usually your local radiator repair shop can seal the tank for less than the price of a quality sealer "kit".
I forgot you are in Japan. Since it's a factory tank I wouldn't even worry about it. Just clean the inside with this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...56-1/?rtype=10
and keep Stabil in it with a full tank if you have long downtime periods.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...56-1/?rtype=10
and keep Stabil in it with a full tank if you have long downtime periods.
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