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chrisbmxr:
So … as per my project thread, I now need to tackle my tank. After viewing other topics and seeking advice in the relevant social media groups, I have been warned of sealing the tank and using acids which may be too aggressive and cause damage to the parent metal.

I have attached pics of the inside of my tank. This is the first bike I've done so I have no idea how bad mine is by comparison.

Any tips on how to tackle this would be gratefully received!

Thanks.

florence:
I am a bit of a maverick but I would say it doesn't look too bad.  If it were mine I would just rinse it out then use an inline filter.

Nurse Julie:
Seen a lot, lot worse than that. I would mix up a bucket of citric acid / de ionised water, ½ fill the tank, give it a good shake around and empty it and then fill with petrol and ride off in to the sunset 😊

JamesH:
That’s is not bad at all. Great product you may want to consider for light de-rust is Bilt Hamber Deox-C. It’s safe on paint as well and is bio-degradable so you can dispose easily after use (or just store it for further de-rust duties).

AshimotoK0:

--- Quote from: JamesH on May 05, 2020, 04:30:46 PM ---That’s is not bad at all. Great product you may want to consider for light de-rust is Bilt Hamber Deox-C. It’s safe on paint as well and is bio-degradable so you can dispose easily after use (or just store it for further de-rust duties).

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Plus 1 on the Deox-C James .. been using it for years as we have it at work. I suspect that the active chemical in it is citric acid though.
It's certainly very gentle on the metal.

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