i have a perfection kerosene heater tank that has some rust. can i use evapo rust and seal it with por-15?rust is inside of tank.
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You can seal it with POR-15, but you first have to clean it, prep it with POR metal prep then make sure it is perfectly dry. Not one drop of water or cleaner left out. I do small motorcycle tanks with this product and it works well if you do the prep work properly. Get their small kit that has all the chemicals for cleaning and prepping and you should have a sealed tank that will last a lifetime. No more rust! Hope this helps. Gary
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Considering the types of chemicals, they are. I would not try unless either; you contact the company, or at least make sure ALL of the evapo rust is washed out, then wash it again, and dry, with forced air, until completely dry. I would check though, the wrong mixture could put off harmful gasses.
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I believe that, as long as the directions are followed to a "T", the evapo-rust and POR-15 should work very well in your situation as long as proper care is taken while coating the gas tank. That is, the tank needs to be rotated to assure that the sealer reaches all areas of the tank & taking care to seal off any fuel supply openings in the tank that you wouldn't want sealed up with the POR-15 sealer. Also, make doubly sure that inside the tank is thoroughly cleaned, rinsed and totally dry before trying to coat with the sealer.
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i read that seachem purigen can also be ruined if you use dechlorinators that have slime coat agents in them, like aloe and other slimy stuff. like API Stress coat - you cant put that in your tank if you are using purigen or other polymer resin type stuff and it also ruins certain other medias like DeNitrate by coating or clogging it up.
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I'm sure it would depend on how bad the surface was. Mine was light / new rust. I didn't do any prep and had great results.
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I use a wire brush designed to fit the grooves. I've not had rust problems. The whole point of STAINLESS STEEL is it doesn't rust.Charbroil makes a brush for the infrared grates, and I bought one here on Amazon. So far...no rust problems. I hope this helps you with your purchase decision(s).
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Don't use this. It won't hold up. Try caswell plating product. Red kote will clog the holes if you keep the holes plugged while coating the tank.....you will fill with gas 3 months later and think to yourself where is all the redkote then notice your leak....red note did not work for me
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Yes, Eileen you do. But it is not as difficult as you think. Depending on the vehicle, it usually requires laying under the (empty) fuel tank and unbolting two bolts that hold "bands" across the tank. Then drop it on your chest and disconnect fuel lines and filler hose. Then just slide it out, steam clean it, acid wash (POR 15 has this product too), then seal it following the instructions. You may want to pressure wash the under side of the vehicle before removing the tank - keep you from getting as dirty from all the under-splash.
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Absolutely. POR-15 is fully compatible with fiberglass and can be used to repair cracks in gelcoat. It will adhere better than polyester resin and has greater strength. Use also with fiberglass cloth to make super-strong surfaces in rusted-out areas. But be aware that POR-15 doesn't contain styrene and thus cannot melt fiberglass cloth like polyester resin does.
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I checked the can and it does not specify what type of tank but, it does say chemically binds to metal, the tank also has to be clean and bone dry and you have to be able to tilt the tank back and forth to distribute the sealer evenly. I used it to seal a kerosene lantern that had rusted thru and it worked great for that. There is a website that maybe able to give you more info....
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Have only used it on older rusted tanks. The brown rust turns a grey metal colour when I use caustic soda (NaOH) to remove the white sludge deposits. the The product works well coating for further use.I personally would rinse out with a grease remover such as acetone to make clean the metal for bonding. Good luck.
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Yes. It rusts at every weld and the interior of the tube itself fills with water, which causes it to rust.
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Hi Jim It depends on what your grates is made from. Stainless steel and porcelain enamel coated grates are very durable; however, you need to take more care if they are made of cast iron. For cast iron grates, once you have finished cooking and have used the grill brush to scrape off all the food debris, you will want to apply a thin coat of oil to the whole grate using a basting brush or sprayer. This coating of oil will prevent rust by protecting the iron from moisture in the air. Also, before you cook, I recommend lubricating the grate with another coat of oil to make sure it is non stick. First of all, heat up to BBQ so that any of the old oil gets burnt off, then reapply a fresh coat. Best oil to use is peanut, since it has a very high smoke point, but vegetable and canola are good to. Make sure you avoid olive oil as it has a low smoke point, meaning it will 'burn' during cooking, leaving a bad taste. Hope that helps! Sarah Shaw Alpha Grillers Customer Support
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If you are just looking to cover/fill those holes you may actually be fine with just one can. 2 cans if you really want to line the entire inside of the tank. Being that they are pin holes as you say, you won't need much in my opinion. Be sure to at least cover the pin holes from the outside (tape should suffice) to allow red kote to settle into the holes and then cure. Prep work is dependent on the condition of the tank. If it is rusted or beginning to rust I would suggest cleaning it out with any of the many methods to clean out rust. POR15, tank prep kits, Electrolysis, etc. I personally use and have great rust removal results on motorcycle tanks with just apple cider vinegar. Good luck!
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From the brief search I did on those substances, I'd say no. I've sprayed a rust proof primer and it came out kind of clumpy with the larger tip. I have shot tractor and implement enamels, with a little bit of thinning they can come out nicely. If you have to time to do multiple light coats, it might work.Also, and unrelated, I've been using a brake cleaner to clean this gun the last few times. It's reduced cleanup time by 2/3 and so far has shown no ill effects.
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Technically, I think you would be OK. This stuff not only converts the rust to an inert material, but it produces a thick, hard black coating on the 'non-rusty' parts. However, if the goal is to preserve the metal as long as possible, I would still prime and paint with a high quality enamel paint. I am using ift to refurbish an old BBQ and it is working very well.
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I guess I should have answered "Don't Know". I know on my application, that was was meticulous on surface sanding and prep. However, if you are dealing with metal and moisture can get to the metal, you are going to get oxidation which will start the rust process. Hopefully, someone will have the answer for you or you may have to inquire with the manufacturer, The GB Weld Company in Texas. Sorry!
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No. Only rusty gas tanks need treatment. Keep the gas clear of water or empty all fuel out if storing a device for winter so it cannot absorb moisture (like garden equipment). I used it because I ignored my own advice and left the back-up generator with fuel for a couple of years! I do agree with the second answer idepending where you live, for example in the Caribbean our humidity is 83-88%
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I have had great success with the Caswell tank sealer in metal and Fiberglas tanksI am not sure what plastic tank you plan to treat but if there is bubbling under the finish could be other problemsWhat make, model of motorcycle tank do you want to treat and is the tank painted?Or is it a tank like the Malcom Smith Desert tank where the color is transparent and moulded into the tank?Thanks and please get back with me