How do I get rid of red Kote tank liner?
Red-Kote may be thinned with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) or Acetone. Do not use lacquer thinner to dilute Red-Kote. For removing water from the tank prior to coating you may use MEK or acetone. Acetone absorbs much more water than MEK and is less expensive.
How do you remove zip strip paint?
Apply the Stripper and Remove the Paint To strip old paint, apply a thick coat of remover uniformly over the surface of a section with an inexpensive paintbrush. Leave the coating undisturbed for about 20 minutes, until the paint begins to bubble up.
How long does it take red Kote to cure?
8 to 24 hours
Air dry for 8 to 24 hours. When cured there will be almost no solvent smell left in the tank. If the coating is not completely cured before fuel is added the curing process will be stopped.
What’s the best way to clean a fuel tank?
We can hot tank and acid dip your tractor diesel or gas fuel tank to clean the inside to get rid of the junk.
Can you get a fuel tank out of a tracker?
If you can see and take tape measurements. It may be a piece of cake.—-edit You may need a Plumbers holesaw to make the hole big enough to get the pump out with the fittings still on it. Warbucks, I’ve got a call to help in from a guy that works for Tracker Marine. I will post his suggestions, if he has any.
Can You Hot dip a gas fuel tank?
No problem. We can hot tank and acid dip your tractor diesel or gas fuel tank to clean the inside to get rid of the junk.
What can Metalworks paint and rust removal do for You?
MetalWorks Paint & Rust Removal specializes in cleaning rusted fuel tanks. From small motorcycle tanks to very large commercial truck & equipment tanks. We clean heavy equipment & logging equipment fuel tanks. To date no fuel tank has been too large for us to clean. Having problems with rust inside your fuel tank clogging fuel filters.