How to De-Rust an old tank..

[Joe_Boxer]

Anyone ever d.i.y to de-rust an old tank or maybe ur own current bike tank..

Instead of sending to shop for servicing, is thre any other way to diy it?

Saw on the website tat they are using this product called "Metal Rescue Rust Removal Bath" bt this product only sell in US I nvr buy things online before actually so if anyone ordering it or doing an M.O/P.M.O regarding this product, is awesome

 

Metal Rescue Vid:

 

Electrolysis Method:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorbikes/70515-fuel-tank-rust-removal-electrolysis-rust-proofing.html

 

So hope to get a feed back frm u guys...

--*i dun mind sending to shop actually bt jz wanna knw is thre a way to diy de-rust the gas tank*

Edited January 13, 2011 by Joe_Boxer

[haoKR]

magic water

[Joe_Boxer]

magic water

 

Haha !! Yeah, Magic water ....

[Demon]

Anyone ever d.i.y to de-rust an old tank or maybe ur own current bike tank..

Instead of sending to shop for servicing, is thre any other way to diy it?

Saw on the website tat they are using this product called "Metal Rescue Rust Removal Bath" bt this product only sell in US I nvr buy things online before actually so if anyone ordering it or doing an M.O/P.M.O regarding this product, is awesome

 

Metal Rescue Vid:

 

So hope to get a feed back frm u guys...

--*i dun mind sending to shop actually bt jz wanna knw is thre a way to diy de-rust the gas tank*

 

Rust is not a reversible process. That process can only treat surface rust. Overtime, the rust from within will spread to the surface.

 

If your tank is rusty, there are two solutions :

- buy a new tank

- Keep your tank filled with petrol at all times, and installed a good fuel filter between the petcock and carb

[arthur_chan]

rust can never be removed without sanding or scrapping it off. without physical contact with the rust, there's just no way to remove it. those "magic water" that they claim mainly uses a technique which it "carbonized" the rust that makes the rust harden n thus protect the metal under to some extent. however it's not a permanent solution, the metal will still be "eaten" away, only the process is slowed down.

[ezzyoiler]

electrolysis..works best...

vinegar can do what your magic water can do...dont believe?? get a rusty nail or object ..soak it in ..overnight its done..save , easy and cheap..

 

this is for rust removal...not protection..

[yinghai]

Get kreem and do your own inner tank recoating.. No more rust issue.. Get a quality fuel filter also.. Electrolysis is one of the best derust..

[Joe_Boxer]

Rust is not a reversible process. That process can only treat surface rust. Overtime, the rust from within will spread to the surface.

 

If your tank is rusty, there are two solutions :

- buy a new tank

- Keep your tank filled with petrol at all times, and installed a good fuel filter between the petcock and carb

 

rust can never be removed without sanding or scrapping it off. without physical contact with the rust, there's just no way to remove it. those "magic water" that they claim mainly uses a technique which it "carbonized" the rust that makes the rust harden n thus protect the metal under to some extent. however it's not a permanent solution, the metal will still be "eaten" away, only the process is slowed down.

 

Thanks for the info guys. Almost wanna order the "Metal Rescue" bt now, cancel plan..

[Joe_Boxer]

electrolysis..works best...

vinegar can do what your magic water can do...dont believe?? get a rusty nail or object ..soak it in ..overnight its done..save , easy and cheap..

 

this is for rust removal...not protection..

 

Get kreem and do your own inner tank recoating.. No more rust issue.. Get a quality fuel filter also.. Electrolysis is one of the best derust..

 

Yup2, heard about "electrolysis" using Sodium baking soda & etc... (saw on youtube)

Vinegar? Emm...gonna make some experiments abt it 2nite. Lol !

So now im planning to do the electrolysis method this weekend.. Hopefully, things turns out well..

[Joe_Boxer]

Anw, here are the links regarding abt how to do the "Electrolysis Method"

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorbikes/70515-fuel-tank-rust-removal-electrolysis-rust-proofing.html

[arthur_chan]

Anw, here are the links regarding abt how to do the "Electrolysis Method"

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorbikes/70515-fuel-tank-rust-removal-electrolysis-rust-proofing.html

 

electrolysis is a long process, n it must be done carefully, esp the current. not recommended if u're not familiar with electronic stuff. usually electolysis is done in a plastic container, so do take note that ur tank is metal. n take extreme care not to get urself shocked.

[yinghai]

Try not to smoke or put naked flame near it.. Electrolysis makes hydrogen.. Highly flamable..

[Joe_Boxer]

electrolysis is a long process, n it must be done carefully, esp the current. not recommended if u're not familiar with electronic stuff. usually electolysis is done in a plastic container, so do take note that ur tank is metal. n take extreme care not to get urself shocked.

No wories bro, im quite experience in electronic stuff

 

Try not to smoke or put naked flame near it.. Electrolysis makes hydrogen.. Highly flamable..

 

Thanks for the advice bro.. Will be extra carefully

[ezzyoiler]

Get kreem and do your own inner tank recoating.. No more rust issue.. Get a quality fuel filter also.. Electrolysis is one of the best derust..

 

where to get this kreem?

[Joe_Boxer]

Anw, i tried the Vinegar stuff.

i made two seperate experiments,

 

Method 1 - Pure concentrate vinegar soak with a half rusty long screw.

Method 2 - Vinegar + Sodium baking soda soak with a half rusty long screw.

 

** This is just a soaking process. Not using the electrolysis method**

 

This process takes abt 24hrs bt results,

Method 1- only a bit of the rust part came off..

Method 2- Seems like no respond !

Overall, still rusty ! Haiyaa...

 

I will try soak it for 48hrs .. ... ....

Edited January 14, 2011 by Joe_Boxer

[ezzyoiler]

Yup2, heard about "electrolysis" using Sodium baking soda & etc... (saw on youtube)

Vinegar? Emm...gonna make some experiments abt it 2nite. Lol !

So now im planning to do the electrolysis method this weekend.. Hopefully, things turns out well..

electrolysis..

so..did the vinegar do what is doing..

 

vinegar is a mild acid..it should pickle your rusty stuff overnight....but if rust is terrible do a electrolysis.

watch out for all the goo that is being produced..unless u intend to repaint the tank..

[ezzyoiler]

alamak...

you mix acid with an alkali?? vinegar + soap..i am not optismistic on this..on the rust..

[yinghai]

Baking soda not as powerful as salt.. Try salt instead bro... Put the whole bottle instead.. I use car battery to perform this test.. For the nail, too small.. I use metal rod.. Huge one.. Process takes about few hours.. Did this on rxk tank.. Right after derust, straight away put kreem.. Dont let it rest more than an hour. Cos the rust will come back very fast due to bare metal.. Flash rust..

[Joe_Boxer]

Baking soda not as powerful as salt.. Try salt instead bro... Put the whole bottle instead.. I use car battery to perform this test.. For the nail, too small.. I use metal rod.. Huge one.. Process takes about few hours.. Did this on rxk tank.. Right after derust, straight away put kreem.. Dont let it rest more than an hour. Cos the rust will come back very fast due to bare metal.. Flash rust..

Whre to buy this "kreem" bro?

[stick]

anyone tried using coca-cola?

[adyra]

Baking soda not as powerful as salt.. Try salt instead bro... Put the whole bottle instead.. I use car battery to perform this test.. For the nail, too small.. I use metal rod.. Huge one.. Process takes about few hours.. Did this on rxk tank.. Right after derust, straight away put kreem.. Dont let it rest more than an hour. Cos the rust will come back very fast due to bare metal.. Flash rust..

 

so where to get this kreem?

[yinghai]

Got mine online bro..

[CSV]

one of the issue of pratical sportsbike i read taught how to de rust an old tank.

 

it involve removing the tank, filling the tank with cleaning liquid, and then adding stones (aquarium kind) and then shaking it about to remove the rust withnin.

 

thats the basic rundown la, shall see if i can dig out in my stack of magazine or online.

[scrambyjess]

my tank is super rusty as well, either u find a 2nd hand tank or get a plastic tank for my case. im riding a dirtbike.

[ezzyoiler]

anyone...having this problem???

get a fuel filter which will solne your rusty tank problem....until u find a permanent solutions..

i have some fuel filters..call me..see my signature.