[AJD] Confessions of a first time gas tank sealer....

[Merle W. Johnson]

My experience goes with KREME but there are others I haven't used.  For those of you that feel old JD parts are hard to come
by and expensive, I'm about 90% through refurbushing a 1951 Ford F2 to look like a 50s JD service truck..  From now on I stick
with pre 60s JDs.
Merle

Robert E. Harris wrote:

> Hey gang,
>
> Thought I'd share one or two thoughts on resealing a gas tank using POR 15
> brand sealer.
> I have had what I think is a good experience using the product. Would like
> to know what others who have used it think.
> It's a little pricey but I liked the testimonials I read about it and
> decided to give it a whirl.
> Haven't put any fuel in the tanks yet but so far it sure looks good.
>
> The directions specifically indicate you MUST WEAR LATEX GLOVES. Yeah, sure
> I thought.....
> Yeah, sure I was wrong for NOT wearing latex gloves. There ain't no getting
> this stuff off... period. I 'spect it'll take a week or so to wear off.
>
> The directions specifically indicate you CANNOT RE-USE THE STUFF ONCE IT'S
> OPENED. Yeah, sure I thought...
> Yeah sure, I learned you should NOT reseal the can and expect to use it at
> some later point. Blew the lid right off in 30 minutes. No damage, but the
> stuff in the can was boiling...I figured since it was not savable I'd use it
> up. Did the inside of the wheelbarrow. Entirely wrong application I'm sure
> but it did allow me to see the stuff better than in the tank. :)
> All you smart guys out there, "what is the principal at work here" ? does
> this begin the curing process upon exposure to air?
> Seemed to be almost like an alcohol based substance at least texture and
> consistency wise.
> Next week I'll throw some gas in the tank and see what it looks like.
>
> My .02 worth for anybody that might be thinking about using the product. Our
> friend greg Stephen told me he sells and recommends KREME but I had already
> bought this so I decided to go with it....
>
> thoughts?
>
> Bobby
>
> Robert and Sharon Harris
> Mountlake Terrace , Washington
>
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