bongobobny Posted April 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2011 I just picked up a spare 1st Gen gas tank to put into the '84 and am thinking of creaming it before I install, and having never done one I'm looking for insight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted April 7, 2011 OK did a little web search and forund out "Red-Kote" is supposedly a better product. $28 shipped on Fleabay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted April 7, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2011 I just picked up a spare 1st Gen gas tank to put into the '84 and am thinking of creaming it before I install, and having never done one I'm looking for insight... Check with Whoomp. He just finished doing the tank off my Virago for me. Not sure which product he used. But he said it was relatively easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstar09 Posted April 7, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2011 Red Kote all the way for me. Simple to use. Very good product. Have no experience with other products, but have used red kote many times with great success. It worked so good just never thought of buying anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted April 7, 2011 Yes, that is what I read on a couple of websites, Red Kote=great. Kreem=junk! Russell, I will give Gary a call in the near future, thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 7, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2011 I'm never used the Red Kote but have used Kreem in an old CL350 tank. I'm not saying that it is better or worse than Red Kote but it worked just fine. You started by putting some nuts, bolts, gravel, whatever in the tank and shake it for a good while to help break loose any rust. Then you flushed it out and there was an acid solution that you used to prepare it for the coating. Then you put in the Kreem and rotate the tank for a while to ensure that is was evenly coated. I think you turned it a few more times at certain intervals but i don't remember for sure. It ended up with an almost epoxy like lining on the inside. There are actually a few videos on YouTube showing the process of Kreeming and probably Red Kote also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 7, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) I used a tank sealer on the auxiliary tank I built for the trike. Don't remember what product I used but it worked well. Ended up with a nice epoxy type finish inside. I can look it up if yopu want me too. Larry PS: OK I looked up what I used -- http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm Edited April 7, 2011 by Carbon_One added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortalan Posted April 7, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 7, 2011 I have nothing to add. I just don't know how to save this thread without posting, and it may come in useful for a friend of mine in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 7, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 7, 2011 I have nothing to add. I just don't know how to save this thread without posting, and it may come in useful for a friend of mine in a few weeks. At the top of this page is a link button that says thread tools, click that and scroll down to subscribe to this thread Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortalan Posted April 7, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 7, 2011 thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted April 7, 2011 I used a tank sealer on the auxiliary tank I built for the trike. Don't remember what product I used but it worked well. Ended up with a nice epoxy type finish inside. I can look it up if yopu want me too. Larry PS: OK I looked up what I used -- http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm Thanks, Larry, but I think I will give the Red Kote a try as it is a lot cheaper and for the $28 it will do 2 tanks! You may be interested to know I am going to try to fit a 1st gen gas tank mounted backwards in the Hannigan probably trhis summer or fall. Backwards so that the filler neck is at the trunk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 8, 2011 Share #12 Posted April 8, 2011 I dont rember which one it is but there is a prodcut on the market that is clear...... get it!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycatt Posted April 8, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 8, 2011 I used Kreem on an '73 TS 400 gas tank that I rehabed a few years ago and it is still holding in that tank. Relatively easy to use with good results. Having never used the Red Kote I can't comment on that, but if the directions for the Red stuff are like Kreems, and it says DON'T let it get on any paint that you want to keep....believe it. I let a few drops of the acid wash splatter on the paint on the Suzuki and even though I rinsed it off immediately it stained the paint. Another possible option is if you have a Gas Tank Renu Company anywhere nearby they do an excellent job. One of my friends had them coat a 3 gallon gas tank from his log splitter. The vibration had actually worn a small hole in the tank. It cost him $75 but was a perfect and durable job. The coating that they use almost looked like pick up spray on bedliner material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkuhr Posted April 8, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 8, 2011 I used por 15 after brasing pinholes that appeared after sanding external rust Seems to have done a great job http://www.por15.com/CYCLE-TANK-REPAIR-KIT/productinfo/CTRK/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted April 8, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 8, 2011 Ohh......OK, I was thinking this was going to involve a Big Hammer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 8, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks, Larry, but I think I will give the Red Kote a try as it is a lot cheaper and for the $28 it will do 2 tanks! You may be interested to know I am going to try to fit a 1st gen gas tank mounted backwards in the Hannigan probably trhis summer or fall. Backwards so that the filler neck is at the trunk... Good luck with that project. If it works out well I'm betting more then a few of the Hannigan trikers will follow suit. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej Posted April 8, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 8, 2011 I have used this product on four tanks, a tractor, lawn mower and two bikes; I have been very happy with it. Dries to a semi transparent blue color. Oldest tank was done four years ago, no problems so far. http://www.northernfactory.com/Attachments/attachments/medium/Specialty/RW0125-8.jpg http://www.northernfactory.com/storefrontB2CWEB/itemdetail.do?action=prepare_detail&itm_id=12019&itm_index=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 8, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 8, 2011 Just curious... Will Sea Foam cause any problems after a tank's been relined?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted April 8, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 8, 2011 Bob, Make sure what ever you use is alcohol compatible. I did the tank on my '32 Ford may years before they started adding ethanol and the sealer eventually turned to snot and plugged up the whole works from the tank to the carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 8, 2011 Share #20 Posted April 8, 2011 Just curious... Will Sea Foam cause any problems after a tank's been relined?? I wouldn't think so but good question Jack. Anybody??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkuhr Posted April 8, 2011 Share #21 Posted April 8, 2011 Por 15 stated ok all fuels including high alcohol http://www.por15.com/US-STANDARD-TANK-SEALER/productinfo/TSG/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seforeman Posted April 8, 2011 Share #22 Posted April 8, 2011 I used the Caswell - Masey product on a Clarke Plastic gas tank (which are supposed to be impossible to paint), it allowed the paint to adhear. Its an easy to use gas tank liner - with really no odor to speak of. It will work with all types of tanks. Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted April 8, 2011 Bob, Make sure what ever you use is alcohol compatible. I did the tank on my '32 Ford may years before they started adding ethanol and the sealer eventually turned to snot and plugged up the whole works from the tank to the carb. Thanks for THAT tip, Gary!! I checked it out and it's OK... http://damonq.com/files/Red-Kote.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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