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Old 05-12-2016, 09:16 PM   #1
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Evapo -rust for cleaning gas tanks.

Just curious if anybody has used this for cleaning a dirty rusty gas tank?
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Old 05-12-2016, 10:43 PM   #2
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Re: Evapo -rust for cleaning gas tanks.

Also curious as in, is there a certain type of acid specified?
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Old 05-13-2016, 12:41 AM   #3
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Re: Evapo -rust for cleaning gas tanks.

You can also use vinegar. Some people use rocks or a length of chain inside and rock the tank back and forth to help knock off the heavy rust.

You will want to neutralize it with baking soda water afterwards. Then dry it out, or add something like diesel to stop flash rust from forming
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Re: Evapo -rust for cleaning gas tanks.

Thanks.Were these tanks coated on the inside from the factory?
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Old 05-13-2016, 05:23 PM   #5
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Re: Evapo -rust for cleaning gas tanks.

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Thanks.Were these tanks coated on the inside from the factory?
I don't believe they were coated but I would sure coat them if they are already out and getting cleaned.
I have used a couple of different sealers and have had great luck with them both.


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Old 05-13-2016, 09:22 PM   #6
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Re: Evapo -rust for cleaning gas tanks.

I used CLR and a pressure washer, I had excellent results.
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Re: Evapo -rust for cleaning gas tanks.

Muriatic acid and water works well. Lots of precautions to observe in its use and as above stop the rust from reforming because it happens quick.
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