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Old 18-07-15, 13:21
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Rick Cove
 
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The tanks were completely stripped back to bare metal so I could see if there were any pin holes. I pored methylated spirits into them and sloshed it around and there was no sign of a leak. Why metho? Well it is very fluid and will quite quickly get into any seams and escape to the outside. It then evaporates quickly as well.

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The underside of the tank before treating. You can see how well the molasses works No sign of rust anywhere.

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POR15 filling the rust pits.

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A coat of POR15 was painted onto the outside of the now right tank and then the tank sealed inside with POR15.

Regards Rick.
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