Anyone got any advice on painting fuel tanks? I'm about to fit a replacement in my Lightweight & just chucking it in bare seems wrong, what with it being exposed to the elements. I'm thinking a few coats of hammerite but that's only coz I've a few tins hanging about in the shed.
Andy Luker
Some might consider Hammerite a bit brittle.
When I had my tanks of I used some brush on seam sealer liberally applied around the seams etc then a couple of thick coats of Schutz but I suppose any of the underbody type coatings would do. I wanted something that would remain relatively flexible but not rub off. so far it seems OK after a few years, it hasn't hardened at all but I can press a thumbnail into it. I did the outrigger behind it as well while it was off.
Did the same treatment to a Range Rover tank that was replaced and it is still looking good. How do I know, well it was rolled not that long ago and ongoing repairs mean I can see it through the hole in the loadspace where the floor pan should be :)
HTH
I've painted fuel tanks before without any issues.
Paint and protect to your hearts content.
Stu
Tanks should be painted prior to fitting - even those that are supplied in black are only painted for storage protection, not use (one maker adds a label to this effect).
Richard
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