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Tank Cleaning using thinners

#1 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:38 pm

Hi all,have found out that cellulose thinners removes the old tank seal that was put into my A4 tank years ago in The USA,trouble is it will also probably remove the paint on the tank as well unless i am really carefull.Any ideas what i can use to cover the tank to protect it from spillage and fumes and what can i use to plug filler and fuel tap holes? Cheers Paul J..
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#2 PostAuthor: wilsonsjw11 » Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:47 pm

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PM your address and when I get home at the weekend I'll put you a couple of rubber bungs of the correct diameter in the post that you can borrow.
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#3 PostAuthor: kas750 » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:04 pm

If it helps i believe acetone is the correct solution for breaking down tank sealer. :)

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Shifting rust with electrolytic action!!!!!

#4 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:54 pm

Thinners has shifted most of the tank sealant ,i am going to try the electrolytic action way of cleaning rust from inside using battery charger,car battery and washing soda anyone had any sucess with this????
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Re: Shifting rust with electrolytic action!!!!!

#5 PostAuthor: 02GF74 » Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:26 pm

PAULJAC47 wrote:i am going to try the electrolytic action way of cleaning rust from inside using battery charger,car battery and washing soda anyone had any sucess with this????


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#6 PostAuthor: Surfdeneige » Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:34 pm

I have used swarfega metal cleaner in my tank. Available from B&Q for £5. Totally cleans all rust off the inside.
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#7 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:50 pm

Started the electolysis of my A4 tank today just using an old car battery,my trickle charger some washing soda crystals 70p worth, and an old coathanger getting to clean metal already recomended..........
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#8 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:50 pm

Started the electolysis of my A4 tank today just using an old car battery,my trickle charger some washing soda crystals 70p worth, and an old coathanger getting to clean metal already recomended..........
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