Hi All,
So just picked up a new to me 86 Rebel. I'm going through the process of taking it all apart and putting it together.
Carb is rebuilt and so I've moved on to cleaning the gas tank out.
To my surprise, there were many many large grey 1/2 inch chunks of grey tank liner rattling around, some to big to get out!
So, I grab a few gallons of acetone and begin the process of soaking the tank to liquify the old tank coat materials.
About an hour in, I notice two pin holes have popped open on the front of the tank and now acetone is spraying all over. Not to mention, it's peeling the paint! ( I covered it in plastic but it didn't help stop the holes)
So , after about another hours cleaning up the mess, and getting a bit dizzy in the process, I found myself in a delima.
Its the factory tank ( pictures below). In good condition!
How do I get the old coating out, derust,
and fix the pinholes.
I'm trying to avoid getting it dipped at a radiator shop because I don't want to repaint and re-decal. Or, is this the best way forward.
I know these are getting rare so I'd like to try and save it.
Any ideas? Or, thoughts ?
Thanks for the help!
So just picked up a new to me 86 Rebel. I'm going through the process of taking it all apart and putting it together.
Carb is rebuilt and so I've moved on to cleaning the gas tank out.
To my surprise, there were many many large grey 1/2 inch chunks of grey tank liner rattling around, some to big to get out!
So, I grab a few gallons of acetone and begin the process of soaking the tank to liquify the old tank coat materials.
About an hour in, I notice two pin holes have popped open on the front of the tank and now acetone is spraying all over. Not to mention, it's peeling the paint! ( I covered it in plastic but it didn't help stop the holes)
So , after about another hours cleaning up the mess, and getting a bit dizzy in the process, I found myself in a delima.
Its the factory tank ( pictures below). In good condition!
How do I get the old coating out, derust,
and fix the pinholes.
I'm trying to avoid getting it dipped at a radiator shop because I don't want to repaint and re-decal. Or, is this the best way forward.
I know these are getting rare so I'd like to try and save it.
Any ideas? Or, thoughts ?
Thanks for the help!