Must watch before using a gas tank sealer!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

We go through a detailed step by step process on using a fuel tank sealer kit.
Learn from our mistakes!
In this video we use the POR 15 fuel tank sealer kit for our bobber motorcycle tank. The same general process is used for larger tanks, just requires a bigger kit.
We try to give you a detailed video instruction of all involved from, draining, cleaning, etching, and sealing your gas tank, and yes it will even seal pin holes.
There are many other companies that make very similar products, we chose POR because of the great results we have had with there other products.
#fueltanker #gastank

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  • @MapsAndCaps
    @MapsAndCaps Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton for your video. I actually bought a spare tank for my vintage cushman because the previous sealer in my original tank was cracked and failing. It was the white stuff. I started with the degreaser on that one and it didnt touch the old sealer so i put a gallon of acetone in it overnight. That disolved it. Then i went to the degreaser. For the spare tank, it was dirty inside. I started with white vinegar and some nuts for aggregate and shook it all about. Then i moved onto the degreaser. Poured the metal prep from one tank to the other after soaking all sides and then drained it back into the og bottle when both tanks were done. Both are now rinsed and bone dry ready to do the paint step in the morning. Im really glad i had a heat gun, as the shape of my tank leaves some liquid in there. Anyway, thanks for the step by step. Both these tanks needed it. Surprisingly, the less rusty one is more solid than the other one that had a pinhole. I kept losing any gas i put in overnight.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped and thank you for watching

  • @Spodokamono
    @Spodokamono Жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Love the sight glass mod as well. Thanks for sharing. 👍👏👍👏

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @MapsAndCaps
    @MapsAndCaps Жыл бұрын

    Tip for anyone else watching, my tank has a port on the bottom with threads on the outside that the tillotson fuel filter screws onto. I drilled a hole into a wine cork and threaded it on to plug that hole. It worked great. My gas caps were vented so i ductaped the hole. A big plug would be ideal but my paint is going to be redone anyway, i wasnt too concerned about damaging the current paint

  • @donald4416
    @donald4416 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks that was great video, it helps me on my older cars that fuel tanks are hard to find in good shape if needed. At least this process do the trick on pin holes if any and stop any from accruing.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Your welcome it has worked for us on several projects

  • @clayaiken6161
    @clayaiken6161 Жыл бұрын

    great video, about to de-rust a tank and I wasnt sure if this was worth using. now Im definitely doing this.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly used it several times now and had great results

  • @telabib
    @telabib6 ай бұрын

    I have used this product many times, and i can say it is a top product. i did one tank 10 years ago and it is still perfect.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s great to know

  • @Guy-ky9mc
    @Guy-ky9mc Жыл бұрын

    I've gone through this process several times recently and it's quite tedious. It takes time and care. I'm sure that neighbors are wondering why I've been holding and spinning fuel tanks for hours on end while walking around the yard

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    But it works well done properly

  • @ipman4715

    @ipman4715

    Жыл бұрын

    it worked on my kawasaki..

  • @Jonno2summit

    @Jonno2summit

    11 ай бұрын

    I'm having the same thoughts about my neighbors! LOL. Yes, it is tedious when done right, and doing it right can't be rushed. Those who rush it and do if poorly pay the price. I guess that goes for all things automotive. I used copious amounts of muriatic acid, twirling and turning, rinsing and repeating. The POR15 tank sealer should do fine as long as I don't rush the 96 hour curing period.

  • @mafazsiddiqui5975

    @mafazsiddiqui5975

    6 ай бұрын

    Exactly 😂😂

  • @davidlafranchise4782

    @davidlafranchise4782

    Ай бұрын

    5 minutes??? Try 20

  • @andyspeedshop
    @andyspeedshop Жыл бұрын

    I needed this video! 🙏

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent glad it helped, perfect for the ATV steel tanks

  • @korma9732
    @korma9732Ай бұрын

    Great instruction, thanks

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

    Never tryed this brand but Red kote works great for me Might try it next

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Have had good luck with por

  • @chromatesting
    @chromatesting Жыл бұрын

    Cool!

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    tried to give a good step by step

  • @MrDoyle07
    @MrDoyle07 Жыл бұрын

    I am compelled to wonder, is there any value in masking off the gas cap to prevent the product from interfering with the dynamics of a ventilated/breathing gas cap? Maybe use a sacrificial gas cap for the application process? Anyway, this was a well done and useful tutorial and the gratitude is flowing! Thank You, Brother!

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 🤙

  • @derrickwoods2803

    @derrickwoods2803

    Жыл бұрын

    Use aluminum duct tape

  • @captlarry-3525
    @captlarry-3525 Жыл бұрын

    The product I have used for 30 years is 3M EC-776. expensive and aircraft safe.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice I will check it out thanks

  • @TediBare

    @TediBare

    10 ай бұрын

    Aircraft safe 😂 zooom

  • @MasterArmedforces
    @MasterArmedforces Жыл бұрын

    I welded & POR coated my tank about 3 years ago bc of a tiny leak and haven't re attached it to the bike yet. Im thinking of giving it a 2nd coat now before I put it back together. Yea or nay?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly I would direct that one at por directly as I’m not sure especially since it’s been 3 years

  • @nicolemcmullen8418

    @nicolemcmullen8418

    2 ай бұрын

    How did you make out?

  • @geejay9398
    @geejay9398 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!! One question..... Does it smell alot? or can I do this in my basement shop??

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it was summer so had doors open but did not seem to smell to bad

  • @billbyrd9845
    @billbyrd9845 Жыл бұрын

    I'm wanting to use it on a 1957 moped. I'm fearful that the material will reduce the inner diameter of my petcock so that I want be able to get the petcock and it's stems back in the tank. The untreated inner diameter is probably about 1/2". What are your thoughts?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you access it to wipe that portion before it cures?

  • @MapsAndCaps
    @MapsAndCaps Жыл бұрын

    Did your kit come with the repair cloth for larger holes? I definitely dont need that, I wonder if buying the degreaser, rust stopper, and sealer seperate is cheaper.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    It did not, it may be a few dollars cheaper yes

  • @MapsAndCaps

    @MapsAndCaps

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@FlippinCustomizedthanks man! I see on por15's site they sell everything separate. Perfect, I actually have 2 tanks to do so I'll get the required sizes.

  • @Arizonahwy10
    @Arizonahwy10 Жыл бұрын

    Can you use muriatic acid and rubbing alcohol to prep the tank?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess you could but that flash rust soo fast

  • @firesurfer
    @firesurfer Жыл бұрын

    I just noticed POR is a 10 min drive from me. They seem to have a customer store on site. I'm off in the morning to ask for their advice.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    They make great products for sure

  • @FranciscoGalicia
    @FranciscoGalicia5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Do you think this seals small leaks?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @SBellew75
    @SBellew759 ай бұрын

    How is it holding up after a year? Got a tank that I need to coat and looking for a long lasting product.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    9 ай бұрын

    Good I also have one that’s 2 years old

  • @niconine268
    @niconine268 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou. I'm told that red coat stuff is horrendous. This product coupled with your abilities & performance looks great. Clean efficient result

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words, we have had great luck with the POR products

  • @miltonrobinson5183
    @miltonrobinson5183 Жыл бұрын

    Would u recommend coating a brand new ebay gas tank has never had any fuel or anything in it

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly wouldn’t hurt they are very thin and rust out

  • @tomzborovsky8378
    @tomzborovsky837810 ай бұрын

    How much time did you spend on the final step before letting it sit to drain out? The kit's instructions did not say

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    10 ай бұрын

    I rotated for a hood five minutes to ensure all surfaces were covered then drained

  • @paulhare662
    @paulhare662Ай бұрын

    The black rust paint is a disaster in a can. The tank liner works great, prep is key.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Ай бұрын

    Prep is key

  • @virtuosomuso
    @virtuosomuso Жыл бұрын

    what if there is bits of loose rust in the tank, how do you get that out before putting the degrease in

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Ensure its completely dry after washing out and I use compressed air and a shop vacuum

  • @CCitis

    @CCitis

    Жыл бұрын

    I use a garden hose. Rinse it out… then let it dry.

  • @wvbiker746
    @wvbiker7468 ай бұрын

    Another question. I used a different sealer in a tank once, it flaked up after 10 years. How can I get it out?????? There is rust under that white sealer.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    8 ай бұрын

    10 years that’s good, try the old rocks in gas tank and shake to break it up

  • @it_looked_easier

    @it_looked_easier

    Ай бұрын

    belated reply, just FYI-- I used a pressure washer wand on my soda blaster and got the tank's inside really clean. Took a couple of days and 40 pounds of soda, and a narrow goose neck LED desk lamp to see inside.

  • @frontendwithsalimi
    @frontendwithsalimi4 ай бұрын

    if the fuel tank takes a hard hit, it can damage the insulating layer(sealer layer), which can lead to other damage to the carburetor? Is that correct or not?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    4 ай бұрын

    Never experienced that

  • @dondale68
    @dondale687 күн бұрын

    The key is ''PATIENCE''!!

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 Жыл бұрын

    Not sure putting it out in the sun is the best way to go. I'd just leave it in the garage and wait the 4 days. Beware, when you think you've drained it all, there's still more to get out. If you think you're done and leave it sitting at a slight angle, you'll come back to find some POR pooled up in the tank, which isn't good. Set it in a position where the excess will spread out and not pool in a crevice.

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct, was put in sun after it had solidified

  • @wadenvern
    @wadenvernАй бұрын

    So how did it hold up a year later?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Ай бұрын

    Still working great no issues

  • @TediBare
    @TediBare10 ай бұрын

    Should I rinse out with water and degreaser a virgin tank?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    10 ай бұрын

    I would yes

  • @TediBare

    @TediBare

    10 ай бұрын

    OK here's my next question. if I can't get the thing dry and every time I go to pick it up the check it's dry more water comes out of it and I can shake it and still hear some water sloshing around. Do I have a bad tank?? Because my arms are tired as hell and I've only finished step one. Still drying it air compressor yada yada yada. I really wish I could show you a picture. Or to FaceTime 💜💜💜. I have done a lot of painting in my time, but this is the first time I've ever done the inside of a tank!! And that's why I went looking for research you don't know how many other videos I watched before I fell in love with you ... and subscribed 💜💜

  • @TediBare

    @TediBare

    10 ай бұрын

    Remember, this is a virgin brand new tank

  • @TediBare

    @TediBare

    10 ай бұрын

    And it's a 3.1 for a Harley sportster 883. Hopefully you know exactly what style of tank I'm talking about. And I do appreciate you educating me so much.

  • @wvbiker746
    @wvbiker746 Жыл бұрын

    Whats it doing after 10 to 15 years?????

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Well it’s on year 2 no issues

  • @luis0luis058
    @luis0luis0585 ай бұрын

    AMIGO COMO TE FUE 1 AÑO DESPUES?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    5 ай бұрын

    Still working great no issues yet

  • @luis0luis058

    @luis0luis058

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@FlippinCustomized muchas gracias lo compre cuando vi este video me acaba de llegar gracias por contestar

  • @TheCbj79
    @TheCbj79 Жыл бұрын

    What is the brand?

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    PoR

  • @TheCbj79

    @TheCbj79

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol i did see it aslo. Just blind

  • @ajc5370
    @ajc5370 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a fucking cool video!

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help 👍

  • @paulscott940
    @paulscott94010 ай бұрын

    Por is made by Eastwood

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    10 ай бұрын

    Great product

  • @paulscott940

    @paulscott940

    10 ай бұрын

    @@FlippinCustomized Yes I’ve been looking at this to seal my tank I think it’s the best out of all the products for tank sealers 👍

  • @williamworth2746
    @williamworth27468 ай бұрын

    Not leaking..yet just rusty

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    8 ай бұрын

    No leaks

  • @Bee-fr7zk
    @Bee-fr7zk3 ай бұрын

    Only a year old and 480p lmao

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    3 ай бұрын

    Huh

  • @Bee-fr7zk

    @Bee-fr7zk

    3 ай бұрын

    @@FlippinCustomized it says max is 480p for the video

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    3 ай бұрын

    Strange it was recorded in 1080

  • @Bee-fr7zk

    @Bee-fr7zk

    3 ай бұрын

    @@FlippinCustomized weird lol

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry I can try to re upload

  • @yerbiggdady7693
    @yerbiggdady76932 ай бұрын

    Just so you know , looong lead-ins are STUPID . Get to the damned video ! Thanx

  • @FlippinCustomized

    @FlippinCustomized

    2 ай бұрын

    K bud 🤙

  • @OrcOn2Wheels

    @OrcOn2Wheels

    2 ай бұрын

    you should make a fuckin video then :)

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