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Jul 11, 2001 | 07:54 PM

Eightyninef

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new gas tank -paint

I have a new gas tank waiting to go in. I want to paint it cause it looks pretty ratty. any suggestions? I think regular spray paint will come right off. I want something that will last and protect the tank from rust.
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Larry with leaking tank

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Jul 11, 2001 | 09:20 PM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

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Jul 11, 2001 | 10:20 PM

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I'll second that. There are ads for the stuff in all the car mags if you haven't heard of it before.
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Jul 12, 2001 | 02:04 AM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

Actually they make something to seal leaking fuel tanks too I think.

Jul 12, 2001 | 08:55 AM

MikeInAZ

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From: Portales, NM USA

Car: 86 T/A

Engine: 5.0 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

http://www.eastwoodco.com

Makes several products for your tank including internal sealer and paint called "tank tone"..... good stuff.

Jul 12, 2001 | 12:48 PM

greearhr

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Black zinc chromate. From auto paint store in quarts and maybe rattle cans. Flat to satin finish depending on thickness. It's a frame paint and lives longer than an ex wife.

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