Ron,
I just recently had my +4 tank boiled out and coated (internally) by a
Boston-area radiator shop -- Rogers Radiator. They also did a beautiful
job rebuilding the radiator with a new core.
They spoke of often having to remove the old type of white coating,
before coating with the red stuff they use. I got details of the
coating used in my tank in case of future problems: Red Kote made by
Damon Industries, 1-800-362-9850. Damon Ind. might be able to give you
more info on removing old coatings, or you could call Rogers Radiator in
Medford, MA: 781-395-7777 or 800-527-6437. I dealt with Troy who has
worked there for several years, but I talked briefly with a couple other
people there who seemed knowledgeable too. Troy said they had been
using Red Kote for about 10 years and had had good luck with it. My
tank is not yet in the car, so it's untested so far.
--Steve Manwell
'54 +4, '57 4/4
Robin & Ron wrote:
> I trust everyone (in the Midwest, at least) is enjoying sudden spring.
> Am hoping for advice on 2 subjects: fuel tank and brake line hardware.
>('67 4/4 Series V Comp)
>
>A. Have removed a leaking fuel tank. It has been previously repaired and
>has an off-white to beige colored sealer on the inside. My local shop says:
>a) that soldering the repair will burn some of it off, b) he can't put his red
>sealer on anything but bare metal, c) he has no idea how to get the white
>stuff off, d) is happy to fix the leaks but wants no part of it after that.
>My questions are: 1) Any idea what the white stuff is and how one would get it
>off? 2) Is it possible to clean the burnt white stuff out and recoat with
>more white stuff? 3) Is there a problem with having it soldered, cleaning
>out all the loose burnt white stuff, and using it as is?
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