[Healeys] Gas Tank Restoration

[Engl]

Al

I used a POR-15 kit on an XJ6 tank 10 or 15 years ago. I really liked the results. 

The kit came with the cleaner, etcher, an epoxy (?) liner fluid, and came with great instructions.  It lays down a nice layer of epoxy in the tank. 

I had a rad shop do a brand new XK-120 tank a few years ago, and must admit I didn’t like the results as much. The lining material was much thinner and I was concerned it would flake off - but have had no problems with it. I don’t think this method would fix small pinholes whereas I think the thicker epoxy of the POR-15 kit would. 

BobE

> On Apr 11, 2025, at 3:31 PM, Al Fuller <alfuller194 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> I am in the process of reviving a car that has sat for several years. The gas tank was partially full of old gas, which when pumped out brought out a lot of rust. As such, I am thinking I will be needing to clean out and restore the inside of this tank.
> 
> Do any of you have experience with any of the gas tank restoration kits on the market? If so, please share your experience of using it and how it performed over time.
> 
> I'm sure others will offer other opinions, such as 'just use muriatic acid', 'just use vinegar', 'just use Coca-Cola', etc... - So, I'll bite: If you have actually used something other than a commercial kit, please share those experiences, too!
> 
> Thanks in advance. 
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> Al Fuller
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