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Title: remove rust from tank
Post by: mickwinf on August 13, 2018, 09:35:04 PM

I have cleaned my 550 tank and used some rust remover which worked fine. The problem is how do i stop it flash rusting as it has to be rinsed out with water so rust forms straight away. Any scientists out there know what i should do?

Title: Re: remove rust from tank
Post by: Underdog1 on August 13, 2018, 09:48:13 PM

Phosphoric acid based rust removers don’t need to be rinsed out with water, just pour any excess out and then rinse out with a bit of fuel. Diesel will leave an oily residue which will cost the inside nicely but petrol will do if it’s going to be used straight away

Title: Re: remove rust from tank
Post by: jon stead on August 14, 2018, 05:46:55 AM

I used the method in the link below, to clean my tank a few years ago now. So far, so good.

http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/petrol_tank_cleaning_and_rust_removal.html6

Title: Re: remove rust from tank
Post by: mickwinf on August 14, 2018, 11:42:14 PM

ok so i tried again using the neat product then rinsed out with petrol, so will see how it goes.