Restoring a rusty tank.

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Dbailey
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Restoring a rusty tank.

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Hi,
Looking for some guidance on how to remove the rust from inside the tank without removing paint from the outside. I have done two cycles of oxyclean to get rid of most of the fuel varnish residue but the rust remains.

Thanks
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Hi Dave
First thing loosen surface rust with dozen or so pebbles inside the tank count them all out :) Fill the tank with £1.30 packet of baking soda and water mix,using an old type battery charger that does not diagnose and a 12v battery attach a clean piece of mild steel plate to the positive and dangle it into the tank making sure it's not touching inside of,insulate the top with wood or plastic and then attach negative to petrol tap switch on and watch it bubble away.Leave it on overnight and the results are amazing there again it depends how severe the rust is ;) See pics attached

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Nuts and bolts put inside and given a good shake will get a lot out
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Cheers guys... i’ll Give the electrolysis a go....

I have a 12v dc power supply so will give this a go...

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Dbailey wrote:i’ll Give the electrolysis a go....
Thats the bloody word i were looking for :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Citric acid crystals and some water! Go to the pub for two days and return,you will be amazed at the reaction,no talking if your lucky :roll: and on inspection of the tank it will be nice and shiney like new metal,cheap and trouble free way for great results!
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martyducati wrote:Citric acid crystals and some water! Go to the pub for two days and return,you will be amazed at the reaction,no talking if your lucky :roll: and on inspection of the tank it will be nice and shiney like new metal,cheap and trouble free way for great results!
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canaletto5 wrote:
martyducati wrote:Citric acid crystals and some water! Go to the pub for two days and return,you will be amazed at the reaction,no talking if your lucky :roll: and on inspection of the tank it will be nice and shiney like new metal,cheap and trouble free way for great results!
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martyducati wrote:Citric acid crystals and some water! Go to the pub for two days and return,you will be amazed at the reaction,no talking if your lucky :roll: and on inspection of the tank it will be nice and shiney like new metal,cheap and trouble free way for great results!
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Just a cautionary note dont be surprised if the tank suddenly leaks after being cleaned!
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Re: Restoring a rusty tank.

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Thanks... given it a good clean... not perfect but much better. Decision now is coat the inside or use as is?

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