Gas Tank Sealer?

[Phantom552]

Going to be removing rust from my tank in the near future using either electrolysis or a solvent-based means, and I saw a lot of info advising against using a tank sealer as (according to the posts) has a habit of flaking off and/or generally causing problems.

In the experience of the currently active members, is a sealer like POR-15 worth using? If you don't use a sealer, how does one prevent tank rust from returning? Thanks!

[kdo58]

http://www.amazon.com/Caswell-Epoxy-Tank-Sealer-Motorcycle/dp/B001PLM5TC%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-d-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLM5TC

this is what I used, I had pin holes in my tank

[shpielers]

Por 15 is great, used it on 2 tanks so far. ~$60 for the kit, I think it's a sound investment. Rust gone and any pin holes sealed, and no worries of flaking off or rust reoccurring.

As far as preventing rust w/o a liner, store the bike indoors and ride it frequently so water doesn't have a chance to be absorbed by the gas. If the bike had to sit for an extended period of tome, fill the tank all the way and add some star-Tron or something similar.

[steves]

The POR kit is really the one you should use given any choices. Other kits like Red Kote are laytex based and can break down/release from the tank surface.

The POR kit both chemically treats the rust, and encapsulates.

[zlatan]

pot 15 all the way. Won't flake and cause problems excellent durable finish. Plus they make a kit for gas tanks doesn't get much simpler