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Bull 
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 9:05am |
Has anyone used the Red Kote gas tank liner product? Results good or bad? Any tips on application?
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Bret (OH)
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 9:17am |
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Yes, we use it exclusivly as a gas tank sealer. It is a good product and works very well. We normally take the tank into the radiator shop and have it dipped and cleaned before using the Red Kote. That of course removes the paint on the outside as well. If you are just going to seal the tank without repainting it, it needs to be cleaned out well on the inside. For that we use MEK (methyl ethyl keytone). Gotta be careful with that though cause it will take the paint off if you get it on the finish.
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Alberta Phil
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 10:00am |
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I've used it in quite a few tanks with good results. Never had any come back with problems!!
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Dave Richards (WV)
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 2:49pm |
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Used it on a D12 tank. Like the results.
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AllisChalmers37
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 3:35pm |
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Talk about weird. I was just going to ask the same question. I just now got back from taking the gas tank off the WC and I was curious about Red Kote's performance.
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Bull
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 3:39pm |
Just got back from the hardware store with the MEK, I am going to give it a try this weekend. Thanks guys for the input.
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 4:54pm |
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Be careful with M E K . Static elertric or synthatic rags can set it on fire. Guy at work was wiping down machine with M E K using a synthetic rag , caught on fire in his hands.
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GT in Indiana
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 7:16pm |
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Be careful! Both M.E.K. and Red Kote are highly flammable and give off alot of fumes... No open flames and wait until warmer weather if you are heating your shop with a woodstove.
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Dale H. ECIL
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 10:01pm |
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I have used Red Kote for several years and would not use anything else.I had used others in the past and the Red Kote is cheaper and better by far.
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