[MDairheads] A Jacket Review and some questions regarding Gas Tankrefurbishing

[Alex Balmaceda]

Chris - I’ve done a couple of tanks with POR15 with great results. A length of chain inside the tank and some shaking will take care of the rust and flaking. 

https://www.por15.com/POR-15-Fuel-Tank-Sealer

Hope this helps,

Alex

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> On Oct 30, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Mac Kirkpatrick via MDAirheads <mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:
> 
> Chris, this guy will repair the inside of your tank and NOT harm the
> exterior paint at all, but $$$
> See
> http://www.fueltankservices.com/
> 
> 
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
> 
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
> 
> 
> On Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 6:13 PM Chris Kennedy via MDAirheads <
> mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:
> 
>> Evening Lads and Lassies.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> With the cooler weather I was reflecting how much I enjoyed the Last Days
>> of
>> Summer Rally and just how unpleasant the return journey was in the very
>> heavy rain. There was however one bright spot and that was my riding
>> jacket.
>> Over the years I have gone out of my way to coordinate my riding apparel
>> and
>> bikes so they are color matched and blended. A year or so ago I felt a that
>> a combination of my aging riding skills and the propensity for everyone
>> else
>> on the road to be texting, playing video games or overwhelmed in a minivan
>> with a parcel of children that conspicuity was more important than fashion.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> After some searching I settled on an Olympia Expedition jacket in Hi-Vis
>> Yellow and black. The main feature I bought it for were the very large vent
>> panels front rear and sleeves. These were quite effective for ventilation
>> during the warmer riding days. It is a 3 season jacket with a removable
>> padded thermal layer and removable rain shell. The shell can be worn inside
>> or outside of the jacket and has a hood. I had not had need to use the
>> shell
>> before but prior to leaving LDOS I put it outside the jacket with the hood
>> up and underneath my helmet. Miraculously with my full face helmet closed
>> tight I remained completely dry at 70 - 80 on the highway among quite a bit
>> of traffic. At least I was dry down to my feet. Gasolina boots are not
>> waterproof. The combination of the large vents and the dual utility of the
>> rain shell have made this jacket very practical for most circumstances. I
>> have always bought Revit jackets in the past and I believe there overall
>> finish is better but the Olympia Expedition provides great versatility.
>> Just
>> tossing this out if anyone is looking at replacement jacket for Christmas.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So I am looking for some help regarding sealing a fuel tank. My new RT has
>> a
>> very nice tank which I have kept covered with a full sleeve. Rather than
>> keep the good tank on the bike I have found a second tank in good condition
>> as a replacement. The second tank has no rust but the sealant coating on
>> the
>> inside is flaking off. Not sure if this is the original coating or
>> something
>> was added. The color is a reddish brown similar to my other tank. In my
>> research it appears the products from KBS or PQR look like they would be
>> suitable for a resealing operation.
>> 
>> If anyone has had some experience with these products could you help me
>> answer a few questions.
>> 
>> As there is no rust would the degreaser be enough preparation for a final
>> coating?
>> 
>> Is the degreaser likely to remove the balance of the original coating? This
>> would be preferable.
>> 
>> Will the sealer bond to the existing coating if all of it does not get
>> removed during the degreasing process?
>> 
>> Is there something that would remove all vestiges of the original liming?
>> 
>> Any recommendation for the best product for this task?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> One final thing for those who care to mark their Calendar the Annual
>> Technobarn Tech Day will be April 20th 2019.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Many thanks Chris
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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