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kowalski
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New Fuel Tank - Paint??
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April 09, 2018, 08:38:49 PM »
Hi all,
I've just bought a new repro fuel tank for my 65.
As I drive this car a lot, I was wondering if I should give it a coat of satin clear paint to maintain it.
Thoughts??
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carlite65
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Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
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April 09, 2018, 09:00:56 PM »
don't think it is needed. i would consider something like boeshield protectant if you just have to put something on it.
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ruppstang
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Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
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April 09, 2018, 09:47:25 PM »
I agree with the Boesheild I think the clear may peal or yellow.
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midlife
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Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
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April 09, 2018, 10:59:23 PM »
I satin cleared my new tank, and after 10 years, it held up fine. At the time I painted it, I did not know about Boeshield T9.
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J_Speegle
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Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
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April 10, 2018, 01:47:23 AM »
If its new it should have a protective coating/plating. I would go with the boeshield or something similar
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Jeff Speegle
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kowalski
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Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
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April 10, 2018, 08:08:25 AM »
Thanks guys,
Was not sure about a coating, but seems not req'd.
Cheers
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Building 3
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Re: New Fuel Tank - Paint??
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April 11, 2018, 03:26:34 PM »
I did not paint or coat my tank. It still looks new after five years. Actually it looks perfect. Spectra was the brand. Made in Canada.
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1966 289 C code auto convertible December 1965 scheduled build at Dearborn.
1966 289 C code auto convertible
October 1965 scheduled build at Metuchen.
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