RECOATING for Gas Tank

rdcusmc · 04-15-2018, 05:13 AM

Getting ready to coat the inside of my gas tank and I'm reaching out to hear the experience of others. I've heard good things about Red Kite, Por 15, KBS. Anyone have experience/advice on any of these or other products? Caswell's seems particularly interesting as it is a 2 part epoxy and less subject to the ill effects of the acetone based products.

Best,
Ron

WileECoyote · 04-15-2018, 07:50 AM

I've done two tanks with Por. Easy job, swish around dry, clean tank making sure vents are clear when a touch set up. I simply poked a wire through vent and rechecked when even more set-up. The KLR tank was a bit tough as it had deep pockets on the forward sides. That FZ tank should be straight forward and fairly easy.

rdcusmc · 04-15-2018, 09:22 AM

WEC,
Thanks for this. Still researching. Looking forward to getting this project completed!

Ron

YamahaMan444 · 04-16-2018, 04:51 AM

Not really relevant to your question, but after my big crash in summer of 2015. I swapped tanks and got one from grommet. Inside was rusted, I just used muraitic acid solution, cleaned it out, sprayed WD40 all over the inside until I could get some gas in it, and never recoated the tank due to reading how the coating likes to come off in a few years and then clogs the tank. I have micro surface rust near the filler cap but the inside is still nice and clear. Looked at the filter a few weeks ago (aftermarket clear auto filter) and it's still clean as well.

dingbat · 04-20-2018, 10:42 AM

I used the Kreem stuff on a tank years back. Complete waste of time and money. Followed directions precisely and ended up with the stuff peeling off inside of a year.

rdcusmc · 04-21-2018, 11:32 AM

After a LOT of reading, I've decided to go with Caswell's. Will update once I receive it and apply.

Best,
Ron

04-15-2018, 05:13 AM	#1
rdcusmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,803	RECOATING for Gas Tank Getting ready to coat the inside of my gas tank and I'm reaching out to hear the experience of others. I've heard good things about Red Kite, Por 15, KBS. Anyone have experience/advice on any of these or other products? Caswell's seems particularly interesting as it is a 2 part epoxy and less subject to the ill effects of the acetone based products. Best, Ron __________________ "The Few. The Proud. The Marines!" 2003 Blue FZ1 - Ivan's MB Jet kit, Akrapovic, GOEC w/remote and GPS, 07 R1 fork conversion w/6 pot brakes, R1 master cylinder, R1 rear wheel w/R6 caliper, Penske shock, Dirt Road seat, AIS removed, HID and LED lights, full Givi luggage, Galfer lines, chain oiler, Rizoma bar, cat-eye turn signals above headlights, grip heaters, factory lower fairings, air box mod w/high flow filter, Cometic thin head gasket, FazerPhil large gas tank mod (in progress).

04-15-2018, 07:50 AM	#2
WileECoyote Rebel Scum Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bridgeville PA, its not Ten Cee but okay for now...... Posts: 4,803	I've done two tanks with Por. Easy job, swish around dry, clean tank making sure vents are clear when a touch set up. I simply poked a wire through vent and rechecked when even more set-up. The KLR tank was a bit tough as it had deep pockets on the forward sides. That FZ tank should be straight forward and fairly easy. __________________ When all my dieing dances are through......I run to you.......... My long lost love.......1987 FZ700

04-15-2018, 09:22 AM	#3
rdcusmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,803	WEC, Thanks for this. Still researching. Looking forward to getting this project completed! Ron __________________ "The Few. The Proud. The Marines!" 2003 Blue FZ1 - Ivan's MB Jet kit, Akrapovic, GOEC w/remote and GPS, 07 R1 fork conversion w/6 pot brakes, R1 master cylinder, R1 rear wheel w/R6 caliper, Penske shock, Dirt Road seat, AIS removed, HID and LED lights, full Givi luggage, Galfer lines, chain oiler, Rizoma bar, cat-eye turn signals above headlights, grip heaters, factory lower fairings, air box mod w/high flow filter, Cometic thin head gasket, FazerPhil large gas tank mod (in progress).

04-16-2018, 04:51 AM	#4
YamahaMan444 Young Explorer Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 4,705	Not really relevant to your question, but after my big crash in summer of 2015. I swapped tanks and got one from grommet. Inside was rusted, I just used muraitic acid solution, cleaned it out, sprayed WD40 all over the inside until I could get some gas in it, and never recoated the tank due to reading how the coating likes to come off in a few years and then clogs the tank. I have micro surface rust near the filler cap but the inside is still nice and clear. Looked at the filter a few weeks ago (aftermarket clear auto filter) and it's still clean as well. __________________ .

04-20-2018, 10:42 AM	#5
dingbat I brake for ice cream. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Up the hill or down the hill. Posts: 707	I used the Kreem stuff on a tank years back. Complete waste of time and money. Followed directions precisely and ended up with the stuff peeling off inside of a year. __________________ Wff. Check. Check OK.... Do you even logic bro?

04-21-2018, 11:32 AM	#6
rdcusmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,803	After a LOT of reading, I've decided to go with Caswell's. Will update once I receive it and apply. Best, Ron __________________ "The Few. The Proud. The Marines!" 2003 Blue FZ1 - Ivan's MB Jet kit, Akrapovic, GOEC w/remote and GPS, 07 R1 fork conversion w/6 pot brakes, R1 master cylinder, R1 rear wheel w/R6 caliper, Penske shock, Dirt Road seat, AIS removed, HID and LED lights, full Givi luggage, Galfer lines, chain oiler, Rizoma bar, cat-eye turn signals above headlights, grip heaters, factory lower fairings, air box mod w/high flow filter, Cometic thin head gasket, FazerPhil large gas tank mod (in progress).

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