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Offline Lex

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gas tank restore
« on: June 19, 2019, 11:38:46 PM »
Is there a best practice for restoring exterior finish on gas tank?

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Lex
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: gaa tank restore
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2019, 12:44:28 AM »
Is there a best practice for restoring exterior finish on gas tank?

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Lex
Restoration of gas tanks is typically unpractical given the availability of excellent reproductions . A acid wash first and then going over with fine steel wool can some times brighten the Terne steel of the gas tank if it isn't too far corroded. A faux finish described in the library as a Galvanize look would also give a better look then a neglected tank . All these things I describe would not look nears as nice as one of the superior reproduction gas tanks . Just my point of view and suggestions. Others may have different.
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