Tank Sealer removal

[RAYZ1]

Can anyone suggest the best way to remove old peeling epoxy (or poxy?) tank sealer from the inside of the ..tank

ta

[PAULJAC47]

Cellulose thinners works,make sure you protect your tank paint though!!!

[RAYZ1]

Cellulose thinners works,make sure you protect your tank paint though!!!

I have ordered a litre of epoxy stripper from caswell , however as most of it was delaminating I managed to clear most of it by using gravel / thinners and and old fork spring to break it up, the thinners had no effect the epoxy bits was still rock hard. I wasnt bothered about the paint as its going to be redone, but the other one is my h2a and the paint is beautiful so lots of tlc needed

[kas750]

I believe this is the stuff that caswell supply rebranded.
Perhaps you could let us know how you get on and confirm this Ray?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Methyl-Ethyl- ... 3f0a33c062

[wayno]

i used to work with M.E.K for a number of years in large tanks for cleaning video tape products among other things, this stuff is highly flammable, enough that we had to stand on a static meter and wear an earthing chain before entering as the spark that you sometimes get touching something CAN be enough to set it off. use it outdoors in case it ignites especially if you use anything metallic inside the tank to break the liner up, and remember that water will not put an mek fire out, you need light water(foam) co2 or powder wear glasses and an apron if poss as from experience you do not want this stuff on your balls or in your eyes.

[Zed man]

I think i will pass on this stuff, fire work night has gone!

[RAYZ1]

will update all when done!